SHEFFIELD-The Ritz Theatre has a casting call for ‘The Marvelous Wonderetts’ a play written and created by Roger Bean. The Marvelous Wonderetts are four women age 17 to 30 who, with their bouffant hair and crinoline skirts, transport audiences back to the 1950s and ’60s singing memorable pop hits such as “Mr. Sandman”, “Lollipop” and “Leader […]
VINA-In December of 2016 Vina High School was hit by a tornado that destroyed the Science Room and Band Hall. On Monday, July 23 the demolition began on the damaged building to make way for construction of the new Science and Band Hall building. Due to the diligent work of the Alabama Legislative the monies […]
MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest Alabama Regional Airport was rockin’ on Saturday. They kicked off Handy Fest with music, fun, food and giveaways. They had food from several of the local restaurants and music by Aaron Blades Band and Asleep By Ten. Boutique Air gave away roundtrip flights to Nashville and Atlanta. The airport had drawings for T-shirts and […]
FLORENCE-September 2, 2018 will be the 60th anniversary of President Eisenhower signing into law the National Defense Education Act. National Defense Education Act (NDEA), U.S. federal legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 2, 1958, that provided funding to improve American schools and to promote postsecondary education. […]
FRANKLIN COUNTY/LAUDERDALE COUNTY-The Franklin County Schools Board of Education will purchase 360 Chromebook computers and software which will be used to provide students in six schools with the tools needed for science, math, and other technology related courses and provide enhanced connectivity in five classrooms at Belgreen High School. A Grant of $110,500.00 made possible […]
MONTGOMERY – On July 17, 2018, voters will return to the polls to make a final selection for the candidates they want to represent the Republican or Democrat party in the November General Election which will be held November 6, 2018.As a result of legislation passed in the 2017 Session of the State Legislature sponsored […]
LIMESTONE COUNTY- The Female who jumped off the I-65 bridge has been caught by Marine Police near the river and is now in custody of deputies for transfer to theDecatur Police Department. The Decatur Police Department has confirmed that both suspects are in custody and thanked all agencies that helped with the situation. According to Alabama Department […]
ATHENS-High Cotton Arts located at 103 West Washington Street will host Elvis & the Divas on Friday, July 13th from 6 until 9 PM. There will be music along with art and there will be food. The Hummus People will be featuring Elvis paninis and beverage specials will be sponsored by West End Outdoors. All […]
FLORENCE-The weather was perfect and the creek was calling to all of the rafters, kayakers, canoers who floated Cypress Creek in the 3rd annual Jobre Fest Float in honor of John Oubre Henderson. The float was held on Saturday, June 30th. The group floated from Cox Creek and ended up in Wildwood Park where everyone enjoyed […]
TENNESSEE VALLEY-Fourth of July…The United States celebrates yet another birthday and of course we have food fun and FIREWORKS! Here are just a few firework celebrations….find one near you. Spirit of Freedom celebrate Independence Day in the Shoals! Live musicians perform all day, food vendors are onsite, and activities for the entire family will all […]
