Who is Denny Belew?

The Shoals Insider has received several requests for information on Denny Belew.

Belew, the teacher Allen Wilson allegedly assaulted in a brawl at Allen Thornton Vocational School, heads up Lauderdale County School System's alternative programs.

He and Wilson were both suspended from work, after the incident.

Aside from teaching, Belew is part owner of Select South Group Inc., an auction and realty company in the Shoals.

A graduate of Wilson High School, Belew is a licensed real estate agent and auctioneer.

Of particular note, Belew is also a member of the World Tang Soo Do association.

This leads one to believe that maybe, just maybe, he was sucker punched by Wilson.

We have not seen the tape, but sounds possible.

Belew has a Bachelor of Science in history and political science and a Master's in secondary education, both from UNA.

From what we have been hearing, Belew comes from a good family and this is not something he would instigate.

All parties have to admit, this whole fiasco sets a poor standard of professional behavior.

Not to mention, Wilson going to jail, WOW. What are the students thinking?

Just another day at the office for Lauderdale Superintendent Billy Valentine.

We at Shoals Insider feel Valentine will do what's best for the school system.

He should get a raise after all of this.

What's the biblical proverb say? Slow to speak?