Florence NewsLocal news for Florence, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Mayor: Sales tax funds showing results- July 18, 2008 The half-cent sales tax established to raise money for economic development has finally provided the Shoals Economic Development Authority with the means to bring new industry and jobs to the Shoals, said ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/mayor-sales-tax-funds-showing-results?fromrs... Holiday Inn dealing with 'glitches' in payments- July 18, 2008 A spokesman for the owner of the Holiday Inn said "glitches" caused by a new payroll vendor is the reason three employees received paychecks that were returned by their banks for insufficient funds.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/holiday-inn-dealing-with-glitches-in-payment... Best Buy workers sprucing up school- July 18, 2008 Rounding a corner, Steve Mitchell, manager of Best Buy in Florence, rides a floor scraper pushed by Adolfo Ruiz taking off old glue from the floor at West Elementary School in Russellville.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/best-buy-workers-sprucing-up-school?fromrss=... Officials discuss new sportsplex- July 17, 2008 As the sportsplex nears the end of construction and moves toward becoming operational, city officials across several disciplines met Tuesday and stressed open communication and the city's priority in making the ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/officials-discuss-new-sportsplex?fromrss=1 3 of 4 mayors face opposition- July 17, 2008 Municipal Qualifiers Mayors in three of the four largest cities in the Shoals will face opposition during municipal elections in August.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/3-of-4-mayors-face-opposition?fromrss=1 Florence Sportsplex Expected to Bring People, Money to Shoals- July 17, 2008 A newly completed sportsplex may bring more money to the Shoals. Adding field grass is the last step to completing the new sports park in Florence, and teams are scheduled to start playing in the park by ...http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/florence-sportsplex-expected-to-bring-people... Commissioners OK water contract- July 16, 2008 The county commission has taken the next step to provide access to public water for an area in western Lauderdale County .http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/commissioners-ok-water-contract?fromrss=1 Motorists Around Florence Construction Zone Disregard Signs- July 16, 2008 The Patton Island Bridge construction project in the Shoals has been in the works for years.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/motorists-around-florence-construction-zone-... Woman charged in unborn baby's death- July 16, 2008 A local woman has been arrested after she was accused of killing her unborn child by cutting the umbilical cord, authorities said Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/woman-charged-in-unborn-babys-death?fromrss=... Police: Ala. Woman Severed Umbilical Cord of Baby- July 16, 2008 Authorities say a Florence woman has been charged in the death of her fetus after medical personnel determined the umbilical cord had been intentionally severed.http://www.topix.net/city/florence-al/2008/07/police-ala-woman-severed-umbilical-cord-of-b... |