Florence News

Florence woman arrested for assault

WAFF-TV Huntsville - Fri Nov 20

FLORENCE, AL A domestic dispute where gunshots were fired ended with a Florence woman's arrest early Friday morning.

Florence Police Search for Accused Trailer Thief

WHNT-19 - Thu Nov 19

The Florence Police Department is searching for an accused trailer thief. William Henry Mance, 44, is wanted for first-degree theft of property.

Florence council OKs club purchase over protests

Montgomery Advertiser - Thu Nov 19

FLORENCE -- Impassioned west Florence residents spent more than two hours pleading with City Council members to vote against or delay the purchase of the Florence Golf and Country Club, saying plans to expand the city's landfill along Cypress Creek defy common sense.

Over protests, Florence council OKs club purchase

The Gadsden Times - Wed Nov 18

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2:22 p.m. Impassioned west Florence residents spent more than two hours pleading with City Council members to vote against or delay the purchase of the Florence Golf and Country Club, saying plans to expand the city's landfill along Cypress Creek ...

Disaster Loans Available for Farmers in Colbert & Lauderdale Counties

WHNT-19 - Wed Nov 18

The federal government is stepping in to offer financial help to Alabama farmers.

Governor awards grants to encourage recycling

WSFA-TV Montgomery - Tue Nov 17

Governor Bob Riley awarded than one million dollars to 8 communities for their recycling efforts.

Citizens plan to voice concerns about proposed landfill location

WAFF-TV Huntsville - Tue Nov 17

FLORENCE, AL A group from the Shoals plans to attend Tuesday's Florence City Council meeting to voice concerns about a proposed landfill.

NS calls back workers in Ala.

UTU News - Tue Nov 17

An increase in rail traffic moving through the state has prompted Norfolk Southern Railway to call 61 Sheffield yard employees back to work, the Florence, Ala., Times Daily reports.

Part of man's nose bitten off in robbery

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Fri Nov 13

Police said 40-year-old William T. Cole of Florence was in custody Friday after surrendering to authorities.

BBB of North Alabama Warns of Vishing Calls

WHNT-TV Huntsville - Fri Nov 13

WHNT News 19 is taking action to protect you from people who manipulate modern technology to scam you.