TUSCUMBIA — With bonds sold and money in the bank, Colbert County commissioners will now focus on hiring an architect to design plans for the new jail.

A newly released AARP Fraud Watch Network Survey shows that calls related to holiday scams may be on the upswing soon.

FLORENCE — Shoppers were out in heavy numbers on Black Friday locally with many shopping centers and Florence Mall seeing full parking lots.

SHEFFIELD — The Ritz Theatre invites everyone to celebrate the holidays with a series of events, beginning with "Polar Express."

FLORENCE — Florence Lauderdale Animal Services, 3240 Roberson Road, will participate in the Bissell Pet Foundation/s "Empty the Shelters" holiday hope event next week.

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY

John Posey said he experiences the sensation of community every day at his store.

ROGERSVILLE — Rebecca Webster enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree in the city's park earlier this week, but liked creating the decorations more.

A thankful and festive feeling filled the air Thursday, as the spirit of Thanksgiving was abundant through free meals.

FLORENCE — While out and about this Christmas shopping season, it's important to keep in mind that there also are Grinches out there with unscrupulous purposes in mind.

MUSCLE SHOALS — You could call Mamie Landsell a Jack or better yet a Jane of all trades in her 101 years on this Earth.

FLORENCE — Thanksgiving dinner at the Mann residence today will have a lot of the typical dishes with an emphasis on the sides.

State Rep. Lynn Greer plans to present a bill during a Dec. 2 caucus that is named for the late Sheffield police Sgt. Nick Risner.