Colbert County Reporter

12/23/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/23/leighton-legend-king-passes-away-at-92/

Leighton legend King passes away at 92 By Editor | December 23, 2025 | 0 Whether he was telling stories, riding on horseback or helping put together one of the biggest philanthropic events in the southeast, Jimmy King was giving it his all. King was a local legend in Leighton, well known for breedin...

12/23/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/23/tuscumbia-council-considering-inmate-labor/

Tuscumbia Council considering inmate labor By Editor | December 23, 2025 | 0 It has been some time since the City of Tuscumbia has been without open laborer positions with departments like Parks and Recreation and Public Works. The shortage has gotten to the point that Council members have been revi...

12/23/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/23/d-c-talk-billings-visits-members-of-congress/

12/23/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/23/dec-27-obituaries/

Dec. 27 obituaries By Editor | December 23, 2025 | 0 Shailyn Alize Kirby, 11 Shailyn Alize Kirby, 11, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, Decem­ber 15, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, December 19, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Colbert Heights First Baptist Church. The funer­al service will immedia...

12/18/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/18/tuscumbia-council-to-resume-livestreaming-work-sessions/

Tuscumbia Council to resume livestreaming work sessions By Editor | December 18, 2025 | 0 The Tuscumbia City Council will resume livestreaming work sessions and regular meetings on social media. The Council voted on the issue during its Dec. 15 meeting. Prior to the latest members taking office, bot...

12/18/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/18/nwscc-softball-player-volunteers-as-firefighter/

NWSCC softball player volunteers as firefighter By Editor | December 18, 2025 | 0 By Trent Randolph Special to the Reporter   When the call comes in, Brianna Oliver trades her softball glove for fire gear without hesitation. Oliver, a freshman softball pitcher for the Northwest Shoals Community Col...

12/18/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/18/cane-creek-hosts-educational-exploration-day/

Cane Creek hosts educational exploration day By Editor | December 18, 2025 | 0 Though The Shoals is known for its musical history and impact on genres like rock and roll, the area has several attractions of a different note. Among these is Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, found southwest of Tuscum...

12/18/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/18/sheffield-native-sasser-promoted-at-auburn/

Sheffield native Sasser promoted at Auburn By Editor | December 18, 2025 | 0 Kurt Sasser, from Sheffield, has been promoted to Auburn Advancement’s associate vice president for engagement, Rob Wellbaum, senior vice president for advancement, recently announced. Sasser, whose appointment was effect...

12/18/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/18/dec-20-obituaries/

Dec. 20 obituaries By Editor | December 18, 2025 | 0 Kayleigh Victoria Page, 29 Kayleigh Victoria Page, born June 28, 1996, passed away tragically in a car ac­cident December 7, 2025, leaving her family shattered and forever changed. At just 29 years old, Kayleigh was a cherished daugh­ter, devote...

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/11/poetry-and-music-returns-to-st-johns/

Poetry and Music returns to St. John’s By Editor | December 11, 2025 | 0 “It’s a Dickens Christmas, Y’all,” one of the most anticipated events of the year in downtown Tuscumbia, is coming up this weekend. Among the festivities is the annual “Poetry and Music” program at the historic St...

12/11/2025

https://www.colbertcountyreporter.com/2025/12/11/dec-13-arrest-reports/

Dec. 13 arrest reports By Editor | December 11, 2025 | 0 The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: — On Oct. 24, Brittney J. Hamm, 38, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs and pos...