TENNESSEE VALLEY-Due to the possibility for severe weather and heavy rains due to Tropical Storm Ida several area schools are delaying and closing for Monday and Tuesday, August 30 and 31: Florence-Lauderdale Public Library – closed Tuesday Alabama Robotics Technology Park – Closed Tuesday Albertville City Schools – Closed Tuesday Athens Bible School – virtual […]
SHEFFIELD-The Slag just keeps hitting it out of the park with bands, fun and proving to be a great little venue. This past weekend the weather was better the crowds were awesome and the music rocked the house. From Country to Rap with a little hard rock on the side…who could ask for more. On […]
MONTGOMERY-Ahead of Hurricane Ida’s anticipated landfall, Governor Ivey is issuing a state of emergency for Alabama’s coastal and western counties. The state of emergency is effective at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Governor Ivey also issued the following statement: “As Hurricane Ida’s trek continues in the direction of Louisiana, we still expect the possibility of […]
SHEFFIELD-The definition for SLAG: noun – stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore. But we have another meaning. SLAG: a place out near the Tennessee River where you can hear some great music, enjoy nature and mix and mingle with good friends. The wait is finally over and The […]
FLORENCE-On Thursday, August 19 Florence City Schools had their first day back to school for the 20221-2022 school year. The students were ready, the teachers were ready and the parents were ready. And let the learning begin!! Here are a few photos from the Big Day taken by the Florence City Schools:
SHEFFIELD-The wait is finally over and The Slag is ready to be Alabama’s newest destination outdoor concert venue. The Slag located at 91 Furnace Hill road in Sheffield will be bringing thousands of people together to share great food, drinks and music. This project has moved forward full steam ahead and tickets are on sale […]
TENNESSEE VALLEY-The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln Counties. Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Russellville, Red Bay, Moulton, Town Creek, Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab,Cullman, Lynchburg, and Fayetteville. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM […]
RUSSELLVILLE-Watermelons are the focus as Russellville celebrates the 40th Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival which will be held August 20 and 21. The Franklin County Watermelon Festival began in 1981 and is the largest festival in Franklin County. Watermelon Queens will be presented at the Watermelon Festival Opening Ceremony on August 20th and at the […]
TUSCUMBIA-Distinguished Productions partnered with the Alabama Music Hall Of Fame teamed together to produce this incredible showcase of talent. Alabama Music Showcase & Concert will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 – Tickets $10.00. The showcase will be held at the Alabama Music Hall Of Fame located at Highway 72 West in Tuscumbia from 1:00 […]
ATHENS-On Friday it was reported to the director of cemetery, parks and recreation Bert Bradford that part of the stream that flows into the duck pond had sunk. Workers removed enough of the crumbling structure to reveal a sinkhole that has been estimated to be at least 8 feet deep. According to Bradford it was […]
