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]]> Joe Hunt's day was starting out like all of the others, or so he thought. "I walked out to get the newspaper and when I turned around to start back to the house I looked over at the driveway in front of the garage and my Blazer was gone," said Hunt as he remembered back to June 5, 2008. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215028 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215027
]]> A man injured in a crash while he and a woman reportedly tried to avoid capture after a bank robbery in Mississippi is now a suspect in a bank robbery in Tennessee and several Shoals burglaries. Tuscumbia Police Chief Tony Logan said his detectives want to talk to Asa Nakeen Warren as soon as he is released from a Tupelo hospital. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215027 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215014
]]> Florence police arrested a woman Friday after her boyfriend accused her of shooting at him. Cynthia Carol Vaden, 43, 333 S. Orleans St., Florence, was charged with first-degree attempted assault. The incident took place at 1 a.m. Friday. Florence detective Brian Perry said Vaden's boyfriend, Randy Hallmark, 49, was not injured. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215014 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215015
]]> Ray Roberson, of Florence, has traveled the world, first as a pilot in the Air Force and then on a part-time basis, jetting celebrities such as Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Angelina Jolie to their various destinations. In that time, he took in the sights and sounds of the planet, but he also noticed something else. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215015 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215012
]]> The Russellville City Council will consider two budgets presented by one councilman that are alternatives to the mayor's budget that has been in contention for several weeks. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215012 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215011
]]> A former Franklin County resident has been indicted after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman when she was a child. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215011 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215010
]]> FLORENCE Authorities seek burglary suspect Florence police are looking for a local man accused of taking a 16-foot trailer that was parked behind Walmart. William "Bill" Henry Mance, 44, is wanted for questioning in connection with the Nov. 2 theft. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091121/articles/911215010 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205025
]]> Sheffield police said the search for a Florence man who held a machete to the throat of a local woman during a robbery is intensifying. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205025 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205026
]]> For the past two weeks, elementary students and middle school students in Collinwood have been on a field trip to Europe - without leaving southern Tennessee. "It's really been fun, and we've learned so much about different places in Europe," said Brianna Tidwell, 12, a seventh-grade student. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205026 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205027
]]> The attorney for a Tennessee man accused of killing and sexually assaulting a Shoals waitress in Knoxville is seeking to quash a statement the suspect gave police after his arrest in 2008. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205027 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205033
]]> JoAnn Pierce wore a thick blue jacket and baseball cap Thursday afternoon, yet perspiration was still dripping from her brow as she paused briefly and leaned against a rake. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205033 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205030
]]> Keeping her father's memory alive has become a sort of cause for Jessica Rains. "I remember going to my local libraries to see if there was anything written about my dad," she said of her father, Hollywood legend Claude Rains. "I found 26 for Bette Davis but none for my dad. That was outrageous to me." Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205030 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205032
]]> A 79-year-old Franklin County man has been indicted for inappropriately touching a teenage girl. Franklin County Courthouse officials said an indictment of first-degree sexual abuse has been issued against Hoyt Harold Prince, 2747 Duncan Creek Road, Russellville. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205032 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205035
]]> Seventy-three years ago, on a chilly night on the 19th of November, Adolf Hitler unleashed his soldiers on Germany's Jewish community. They burned synagogues, ransacked Jewish homes and looted Jewish businesses. It's a night commemorated each year in the Jewish community as Kristallnacht, or Crystal Night. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205035 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205031
]]> Debbie Dixon is bracing for a great number of requests coming her way over the next few weeks. Dixon, a Florence woman who founded the Christmas for Kids program 17 years ago, says some 200 local children are signed up this year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205031 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205029
]]> LITTLEVILLE Two injured in morning accident Two people were injured in a two-car accident Thursday morning. The accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. 43 and Lynwood Street at 6:44 a.m., Littleville Police Chief Chris Joly said. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205029 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205028
]]> RUSSELLVILLE Motorcycle ride set for Saturday A motorcycle ride to benefit the Sheriff's Boys Home will be Saturday beginning in Russellville and ending at the boys' home, which is in Danville. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205028 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205034
]]> With the economy lagging for the second consecutive holiday season, Kerry Gatlin, dean of the College of Business at the University of North Alabama, spoke with Staff Writer Lisa Singleton-Rickman about what consumers can expect from retailers regarding inventory, seasonal bargains and the spending climate this year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091120/articles/911205034 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195036
]]> Teen girls and women of all ages would bow in respect and awe to Laura-Ashley Foster: She landed a hug from Edward Cullen, and Bella didn't seem to mind. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195036 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195035
]]> Students at West Elementary School got a surprise guest for breakfast Wednesday morning. "Instead of guess who's coming for dinner, it was guess who was coming for breakfast," Principal Romona Robinson joked. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195035 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195030
]]> After Jacqueline Pettus heard her name called to come on down and play "The Price is Right," the Killen resident's memory gets a little fuzzy. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195030 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195025
]]> Long awaited school H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will begin at most Alabama public schools the week after Thanksgiving break. Schools in a few areas will get a head start with clinics beginning Monday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195025 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195029
]]> A 70-year-old disabled Franklin County man has been indicted for inappropriately touching a girl after making her lie in the bed with him, authorities said Wednesday. Franklin County court officials said the indictment against Edward Frances Richard, 1199 Franklin 77, Russellville, was issued during the recent grand jury session. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195029 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195027
]]> Crystal Gentry practiced the U.S. Census worker's test on a computer at Russellville Public Library on Wednesday. She looked over how workers for the 2010 Census are supposed to fill row upon row of bubbles that would be translated into serial numbers and addresses. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195027 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195026
]]> Two Florence men are in jail after one was caught coming out of a local business and the other was stopped driving away when police answered a burglar alarm to Head Hunter's hair salon Tuesday evening. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195026 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195031
]]> St. Florian Police Chief Ralph Richey said the last thing a police officer wants to do is get into a high-speed chase. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195031 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195028
]]> Phil Barks said even with the economically depressed times, he has been encouraged that people will give to Operation Christmas Child this year. "We officially started collecting the boxes this week and we had a couple of very strong days," said Barks, Southeast Regional Director for Operation Christmas Child. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195028 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195020
]]> The No PANE, or No Physical Activity and Nutrition Education, program has gotten a boost thanks to a grant from Sam's Club and a partnership with the YMCA of the Shoals. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195020 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195033
]]> Limestone County is like a popular high school girl whose problem isn't finding a date for the prom, it's having multiple guys wanting to go with her. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195033 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195019
]]> FLORENCE Walkway rails stolen near river Police are asking for help in locating the person responsible for taking more than 500 feet of walkway rails from the Patton Island bridge overlook off Industry Street. Reports indicate 542 feet of the brushed aluminum top rails were taken from the overlook. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091119/articles/911195019