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NOTICE: CDC continues to recommend the use of the newly FDA-approved Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) COVID-19 Vaccine for people 16 years and older, as one of the recommended vaccines to protect against COVID-19. CDC continues to recommend the vaccine under an emergency use authorization (EUA) for adolescents 12 through 15 years old, as well as an additional mRNA dose for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.     ATLANTA GA-People with moderately to severely compromised immune systems are especially […]

MONTGOMERY-The increased incidence of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has caused a substantial surge in the use of monoclonal antibody products. Monoclonal antibody treatments help those at high risk for serious COVID illness, individuals who have recently tested positive for the virus, or people who are close contacts of persons who have tested positive for […]

With 93% of unvaccinated adults saying they don’t ever plan to get the COID-19 vaccine, the personal-finance website WalletHub  released its report on 2021’s States that Vaccinate the Most. In order to find out which states vaccinate most, WalletHub analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 17 key metrics, ranging from share […]

ATHENS-Quietly at rest, atop the hill of Athens City Cemetery lays the grit and fortitude of the forefathers which built Athens-Limestone County. On October 3rd, you will step into the former world of those who shaped our towns and county. Teresa Todd, Director for Athens-Limestone County Tourism said, “These spirits will come alive with tales […]

ATHENS – Athens Rotary Club participated in United Way Week of Caring on Saturday, September 11, 2021, by providing a landscaping refresh for the Boys and Girls Club of Athens. Several Rotarians trimmed bushes, weeded beds, spread mulch, and remove debris. Athens Rotary Club’s motto is “Service Above Self.” Athens Rotary Club President Tere Richardson said, […]

DECATUR-Approximately 5,000 high school athletes will make their way to Lawrence County the first Saturday in October to compete in the prestigious Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic Invitational. The race, set for Saturday, October 2, 2021, is hosted by the Jesse Owens Runners’ Club and is held on the championship course located on the grounds […]

MONTGOMERY-School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) and Schneider Electric, an SSA Diamond Level Business Member, are proud to announce the school superintendents who are finalists for the Alabama 2022 Superintendent of the Year.  The Superintendent of the Year finalists include: from District 1, Dr. Kenneth Varner, Brewton City; District 2, Mr. Jason Burroughs, Lowndes County; District […]

FLORENCE – For the third consecutive year, the University of North Alabama has ranked among the best Public Regional Universities of the South category, according the 2022 list released today by U.S. News & World Report. This year, UNA moved up four slots to 13th in the category, and the institution ranked in three other […]

TUSCUMBIA – Attorney Chad Smith announced he is running for District Judge of Colbert County in the Republican Primary.   Smith is currently a municipal judge in Tuscumbia and has 10 years of experience practicing law in the District Court of Colbert County.   “I would be honored to serve the citizens of Colbert County […]

FLORENCE-The Florence Arts and Museums Speaker Series is a monthly program meant to inspire conversations about the history and culture of north Alabama, with a focus on how the past shapes the present. This month, Peggy Allen Towns will deliver her presentation, Scottsboro Unmasked, based upon her book by the same name, at 2pm on Sunday, September 26th, […]