🌱 Killen family mourns Charles “C.W.” Shelton Sr., 86-year-old Army veteran
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- Killen family mourns Charles “C.W.” Shelton Sr., 86-year-old Army veteran
Also on today's calendar: Swim Basics Level 3 – Saturdays and 5 more events.
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- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 82, low: 48.
- Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Charles "C.W." Shelton Sr. (sumnercountysource.com) — Family and friends in Killen will note that Lisa Shelton Bobo, a Killen resident, is among the survivors of Charles “C.W.” Shelton Sr., an 86-year-old Army veteran and longtime broker from Mayfield. His funeral is set for Saturday in Mayfield, with military entombment Monday in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and visitation just before the service. 
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Florence Falcon Varsity Track Meet 3 4/18/26
Florence high school, 1201 Bradshaw Dr, Florence
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Car Show (Rain Date)
Rogers High School Killen, AL 35645
8:00 am -
Swim Basics Level 3 – Saturdays
YMCA of The Shoals , 2121 Helton Drive , Florence
11:20 am -
Baseball (V, JV) at Lexington
Lauderdale County High School Killen, AL 35645
5:00 pm -
Cardio Hip Hop (Ladarius)
YMCA of The Shoals , 2121 Helton Drive , Florence
2:30 pm -
Softball @ Central V
Rogers High School Killen, AL 35645
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Baseball @ Hatton V
Rogers High School Killen, AL 35645
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Volleyball Jr. High Tryouts
Lauderdale County High School Killen, AL 35645
8:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Muscle Shoals Sunday Cruise In
Publix Super Market at Muscle Shoals Commons , 3220 Woodward Ave , Muscle Shoals
1:00 pm -
The Grown-Ups
George S. Lindsey Theatre , 112 W Irvine Ave , Florence
2:00 pm -
Whimsical Workshop
Florence-Lauderdale Public Library - Teens , 350 North Wood Avenue , Florence
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Henry Cho Comedy
Shoals Community Theatre , 123 N Seminary St , Florence
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anybody k ow of a small engine mechanic that can giv me some idea why my craftsman t2200 riding mower has no spark or power at all?
The safety switches appear to all be working fine (Nextdoor Green Hill) - The DEA holds two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year.
Find out how to properly dispose of your old or unused prescription medicines and why it is important to do this by checking out our blog post:… (Nextdoor )
- Longhorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Florence. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Killen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Florence
- Falcons Aim for State Title (waff.com)
- UNA sophomore Gannon McNees makes history with U.S. Navy Fleet Band selection (whnt.com)
- HVAC Services in Florence Continue to Evolve with Trusted Support from Price Heating & Air Conditioning (bakercityherald.com)
Muscle Shoals
- Surgeon accused of removing wrong organ from patient previously worked at Dothan hospital (wdhn.com)
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