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Lock Doors at Every Moment
A recent social media post from the Florence Police Department began as follows:. “Over the past few weeks, parts of Florence experienced an increase in vehicle burglaries where multiple valuables including firearms were taken. In many cases, the vehicles were unlocked.”. Many of us can remember a time when we...
GBI searching for new leads in Georgia mother of 3's cold case murder
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is hoping for new leads in the cold case murder of a mother who disappeared while hitchhiking to her home. It's been more than 30 years since the death of Dean Marie Chambers, a carpenter and a mother of three. According...
The New River Heritage Trail Grand Opening
FLORENCE – The Florence City Council, Florence Parks & Recreation, Mayor Andrew Betterton, and Florence Planning and Community Development invite the Shoals community to join in the the grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting for the River Heritage Trail on Sunday, May 5, from 3-5pm. Attendees will have the opportunity...
To Empty the Shelter
SHOALS – Spring is the time for new beginnings, and tens of thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances in our nation’s animal shelters at they face an ongoing capacity crisis. Florence Lauderdale Animal Services is again taking part in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s...
OPENGATE in Sheffield
SHEFFIELD – The Sheffield City School District last week announced the implementation of new technology that will increase the safety of its students. The OPENGATE weapons detection system enhances the safety and security of all school campuses. OPENGATE is designed for the automatic screening of people with backpacks and...
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