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]]> Local retailers are gearing up for the busiest time of the year with optimism, despite difficult economic times. The Christmas season is key for most retailers. The day after Thanksgiving is nicknamed "Black Friday" because it puts some retailers in the black. That is to say, it's when they start earning a profit for the year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225009 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225010
]]> Food prices fall for Thanksgiving Shoppers may be surprised to find that many of those extra Thanksgiving dinner ingredients will be more affordable this year. Based on the Alabama Farmers Federation's holiday market basket survey, the average cost of turkey, ham, pecans, sweet potatoes and apples dropped this month. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:13:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225010 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225013
]]> The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before Nov. 13. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:13:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225013 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225012
]]> The following building permits were issued for the week ending Nov. 17: Florence Golena Bratton, 913 Terrace St.; residential addition, $8,000. David Grigsby, 25 S. Orleans St.; residential addition, $1,000. Joseph and Beth Holt, 177 Chaparral Drive; accessory structure, $12,370. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:13:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091122/articles/911225012 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155016
]]> In an age where movie rentals are sent by mail, streamed instantly onto your computer and offered on-demand as part of cable packages — some the same day they play at theaters — why should anyone leave the house to rent a movie? “That's a good question,” said David Horton, owner of Hometown Video in Killen. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155016 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155018
]]> SCA Tissue awards grants for projects Three environmental projects from schools in the Shoals are getting a boost from grant money from SCA Tissue. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155018 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155019
]]> The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before Nov. 6. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and below... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155019 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155015
]]> Building permits issued for the week ending Nov. 6. Muscle Shoals Dennis Ray Fredrick, 128 Fox Loop; a new single family dwelling, 1,423 square feet, $78,277.79. Mike Thomas, 1818 Brentwood; residential swimming pool, $22,600. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091115/articles/911155015 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/news/911085018
]]> Steve Sterling is dressed in cotton, surrounded by workers baling cotton, and is practically breathing cotton as white puffs float around the gin like snow. Sterling, general manager for Cotton Producers Co-op in Tuscumbia, finally had enough work to give his workers a half-day's shift recently. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/news/911085018 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/articles/911085017
]]> BIRMINGHAM IRS: 72 percent of state taxpayers e-filed The Internal Revenue Service said more than 72 percent of Alabama's taxpayers filed their federal tax returns electronically during 2009. Oct. 15 was the deadline for e-filing returns covering the 2008 tax year. The IRS reported that Alabamians filed a record Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/articles/911085017 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/articles/911085020
]]> The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before Oct. 30. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and... Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/articles/911085020 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/news/911085012
]]> The following building permits were issued for the week ending Nov. 3: Florence Family Home Builders, 103 Nelson Drive; residential addition, $25,000. Florence Housing Authority, 452 Cherry Hill Homes; commercial, $30,123. James and Mary Hill, 1440 Lauderdale 7; accessory structure, $1,979. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/news/911085012 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/articles/911085013
]]> Former Lauderdale County District Judge Deborah Bell Paseur has been chosen to participate in the Toll Fellowship Program sponsored by the Council of State Governments. She is part of a group of 37 nationwide to participate in the development program that focuses on empowering leaders from all three branches of... Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091108/articles/911085013 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015013
]]> "Happy Halloween," croaks the witch's broom as it skates across the floor. An unseen voice cackles and laughs over spooky piano music. The novelty toy is called the "Broomba" - a play on the Roomba robot that vacuums as it bumps around the floor - and includes a mop of recycled paper, a break-apart plastic broom on wheels. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015013 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015014
]]> Shoals employment picture still bleak Employment data in the Shoals continues to show an unemployment problem that reflects a weak economy. The problem is not unique to the area, though. Key figures released by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations include: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015014 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/news/911015012
]]> The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before Oct. 23. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/news/911015012 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015011
]]> The following building permits were issued the week ending Oct. 27: Florence DLC Management Cooperation, 121 Cox Creek Parkway, commercial, $6,771. Dollar General, 1501 N. Wood Ave., commercial, $13,500. Jimmy James, 1806 Marlborough Ave., residential addition, $2,500. Mary Mason, 333 Beverly Ave., residential addition, $4,000. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:12:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091101/articles/911015011 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255003
]]> For sale: Former United Methodist Church, features red brick exterior, original pews, working belfry and is in a quiet neighborhood. The $90,000, 3,000-square-foot church, marketed by realtor Phil Williams, of Pounders and Associates, includes a fellowship hall and seven classrooms upstairs along with the place of worship. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:13:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255003 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255004
]]> Grocery prices remain stable The amount Alabama consumers spent buying groceries in October remained virtually unchanged compared to the previous month, based on an Alabama Farmers Federation survey. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255004 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255007
]]> The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before Oct. 16. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255007 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255006
]]> The following building permits were issued during the week ending Oct. 20: Muscle Shoals T.C. Hallmark, 226 Melissa Ave., residential, $11,001.60. Florence Jimmy Carbine, 1312 Sunnyside St., residential addition, $5,000. Xiao Min Chen, 1529 N. Wood Ave., commercial, $5,000. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091025/extras04/910255006