DONATE LIFE MONTH
We honor all who have given the gift of life, and we focus our efforts on the extreme need for organ and tissue donors. In addition, we encourage residents to choose to be organ donors and share their decision to donate with family members.
Pictured: Steven Hood, heart recipient
Steven Hood is a 2018 heart transplant recipient. He is a 1985 graduate of UNA and resides in Spruce Pine, AL. He and his wife, Sherry, have three children and three grandchildren. He represents over 1200 people currently waiting for their transplant miracle.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem. Assistance from the right person and/or agency can provide children and their caregivers the help they need to become healthy, functioning families. Today, we call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, and businesses to increase participation in caring for and offering support to those the most vulnerable.
Pictured: Kayla Etie
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
I invite all citizens to observe this week in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our City and citizens safe.
Pictured: Brittany Tallent, Wade Fowler
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UNA’s Spring Concert to Feature 24kGoldn
National Teach Children To Save Day
Money Milestones for Kids
Online Event: Open To The Public/All Ages
April 23, 2022, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
We will discuss the importance of talking about money with children and share money conversation strategies for children ages 3 to 18. Online registrations will get a digital certificate, money milestones infographic, and Power of Saving activity sheet.
Muscle Shoals Music Camp Registration Is Open
Muscle Shoals Music Camp, a day camp for high schoolers hosted primarily at the University of North Alabama's School of the Arts and the Department of Entertainment Industry facilities, will be July 18-22. Applications are available at muscleshoalsmusiccamp.com. The deadline to submit applications is Wednesday, June 1. Campers will study songwriting, recording technology, the music business, and the history of Muscle Shoals music. The cost of the camp is $250, which includes meals as well as transportation and admission to field-trip sites. The deadline for payment is Friday, July 1. For more information, visit muscleshoalsmusiccamp.com, email csota@una.edu or call 256.765.4559
Just a Smidge (at Shoals Culinary Center)
New Business
610 W. College St.
281-726-6606
Just a Smidge is a food delivery service that brings home-style meals to your front door. The meals are portioned for one person and delivered cold in microwave-safe containers for reheating.
Shoals Liquor
New Business – Now Open
Shoals Liquor
4209 Huntsville Rd.
256-712-5669
Shoals Liquor is now open at 4209 Huntsville Road, with a large selection of beverages kept in stock. Check out the product selection at the store, which is conveniently located across from Gator Fitness. For more information...
Brick & Ivy
New Business – Now Open
1128 N. Wood Ave.
256-443-2996
Brick & Ivy is a boutique venue located in 7 Points. Luncheons, showers, parties, and dinners are just a few of the perfect size events for this charming location. The venue embraces the historic beauty of our city and provides the perfect space to host your event. To schedule a tour, contact 256-443-2996. For more information...
CARRIE NATION PAYS A VISIT
Carrie Nation – she of saloon-smashing fame as she wielded her trusty hatchet – arrived in Florence in late October, 1902, to give a speech on the evils of “Demon Rum.” She was greeted by a large audience at the Opera House on Tennessee Street for her evening performance. According to the Florence Times on October 31, 1902, she “spoke the truth but her plain language sat heavily on the sensibilities of the audience.” Further, she “trod heavily on the toes of several individuals and, as a result, her departure on Tuesday morning was characterized by a volcanic eruption of words that enlivened the whole community near the Commercial Hotel where the smasher had passed the night.” Specifically, according to the Florence Herald, Mr. J.L. Bell, whom she had roundly condemned, “stepped up and proceeded to turn loose upon her a volley of profane and abusive language such as was probably never before addressed to any creature who wore skirts in the broad Southland.” Mr. Bell was arrested but released on bond, later paying a fine of $10 and Court costs for using abusive and insulting language in the presence of women.” Mrs. Nation sold (what else?) miniature hatchets as souvenirs of her visit. One has to wonder if some of these souvenirs might be stashed away in local attics.
--Billy Warren, City Historian
- Park and Recreation 2830 Darby Drive Florence
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
Laborer Electricity Part Time New
- Electricity Department
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
- Park and Recreation 2830 Darby Drive Florence
- Part Time - $11.08 Hourly
- Police Department 702 South Court Street Florence
- Full Time - $29,651.11 - $39,467.66 Annually
Senior Records Clerk Police New
- Police Department 702 South Court Street Florence
- Full Time - $35,541.93 - $47,308.75 Annually
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor and Council members will hold the next council meeting on
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
4:00 p.m. Work Session
5:00 p.m. Council Meeting
City Auditorium
103 South Pine Street
