Latest Photos of Inspiration Landing Construction

 

Our top correspondent has been documenting all the new work at Inspiration Landing. He's paid especial detail to the entrance and surrounding areas which lure all those tourists in. So, without further fanfare, here are the most up to date photographic records of a property on which Sheffield taxpayers have just made their 15th USDA loan payment:

Gasp! Does that bright yellow cart tell us anything? Has the ubiquitous DG joined John Elkington's lineup?

He has recently published a pic of the new Sheffield beer. Of course, it's now simply Birmingham beer, but obviously the brewer wants to expand into more sophisticated markets:

Brent Woodall: New Colbert Chief Deputy D.A.

 

Our good friend Brent Woodall has accepted the position of chief deputy district attorney for Colbert County. We can't think of anyone more deserving of this position and wish him the best.

However, we are sad to see him leave his private practice in Florence. On that note, David Bradley has moved into his new law office in the former digs of John Odem on East Tennessee Street. His contact information is in our new header. We hope you'll reach out to him when you need legal council.

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It's almost spring, and that means spring break. If you're planning a trip out of town, there's no need to worry about your fur babies at home. Check out the contact for Bama Wags in our left sidebar and let them take care of your four-legged family. We promise you'll be happy!

J.D. Crowe

 

We're a long time fan of AL.com editorial cartoonist (artist!) J.D. Crowe. His current rendering of Alex Murdaugh is unbelievably spot on. J.D. has captured the evil that lies just beneath Murdaugh's surface.

We consider ourselves a middle of the road political blogger, but not all readers see our commentary in that light. Similarly, we consider J.D. to be not liberal or conservative, but spot on the political mark 99% of the time. Whether you find him liberal or conservative, you'll always find his art entertaining and provocative.

Be sure to follow Mr. Crowe on Facebook so that you won't miss a single gem:

J.D. Crowe

Why is Our Legislature Against AI? Any Intelligence is Better Than Theirs...

 

Will Tuesday be your lucky day? Unless you just happen to enjoy grown men making fools of themselves, we doubt it. Yes, our legislature begins its 2023 session on Tuesday - don't say we didn't warn you.

There's talk that august body may consider legislation controlling Artificial Intelligence. Please, if there's any intelligence on Goat Hill, it's purely artificial. What about some real issues?

In 2022, 59% of Alabamians and 75% of Americans supported induced abortion in the case of rape. Anyone listening out there? Weren't the citizens of this state promised at one time that our wonderful anti-abortion law would be modified if Rowe were overturned? Well...we're waiting...

About the New Muscle Shoals Municipal Prosecutor

 

Bethany Ellison Malone is the new municipal prosecutor for Muscle Shoals. While she lives in that city, she appears to practice in Tuscumbia. Yet this isn't what one of our legal eagle friends found so problematic.

Malone's current husband is new Colbert Circuit Judge Mitchell Hayes. In other words, any case she prosecuted and won that went to a county appeal could not be heard by Hayes. Of course, Kyle Brown is the senior circuit court judge and could presumably hear the appeal, but this would take time away from felony trials involving murder, robbery, rape, etc.

Nevertheless, it appears several wonder how the City of Muscle Shoals chose Malone since her private practice isn't in that town and any appeals of cases would be unusually slowed down in the system.

That being said, still others are questioning why the City's centennial kickoff is being held in Florence. Much more on that later...

Rogersville Police Wanted to Shoot Dogs; PD Described as Evil

 

For several months, a bonded pair of female dogs had been sheltering near the Rogersville McDonald's. Rescuers from Florence had been attempting to catch these dogs, but to no avail. The pair, possibly sisters, were well fed by several individuals, but needed much more. At least one of the female dogs had given birth to a large litter.

Just as things were looking good for the rescuers, Rogersville Police stepped in. Randall McCrary (he recently ran for sheriff) managed to confiscate the young puppies and planned to then shoot the large female dogs.

Finally, the Florence group managed to capture the two dogs and then demanded that McCrary return the pups. At this time, the two adult dogs are safe at the Florence shelter and waiting for a foster home. Only three of the puppies have been returned, and shelter staff believe there may be as many as five more out there.

Why would Rogersville want to shoot the dogs? One person involved in the rescue said: "They're just plain evil."

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Day of Hate Isn't Over: Swastika Found in Downtown Huntsville

 

On Tuesday morning, Huntsville commuters found the mural of musician Little Richard vandalized with graffiti. Horribly, it was no ordinary gang signs, but a few statements of hate accompanied by a large Swastika.

How have Huntsville police responded? The department made it clear that no hate crimes will be permitted; however, a spokesman indicated it could have been a teenager.

Drawing a swastika isn't like cow tipping. Whoever committed the crime should be punished...and very harshly. We know that we have readers who have indicated to us that they're very antisemitic. There's no place for such people here. If you feel that way, please unfollow us now.

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That was a heavy post. There's absolutely no humor in what happened in Huntsville, but we have been reminded of the hilarious Hindu quote from Leaves of Grass: