MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Trade and Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, named three Alabama projects as winners of its top 2019 economic development awards. The Alabama projects were among a total of 30 across the nation claiming the magazine’s 2019 Corporate Impact/Community Impact (CiCi) Awards. The […]
FLORENCE-The Muscle Shoals All Stars will play the headlining show at the Vancouver Island MusicFest in Courtenay, British Columbia on July 13th. Before leaving for Canada, the band will premier the show on Tuesday, July 9th at 7:00 PM at the Marriott Conference Center in Florence. Tickets for the Florence show are available at Mefford […]
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Nathan Lindsay is joining the Governor’s Office as Director of Appointments. The Appointments Office supports Governor Ivey in meeting her major obligation to appoint qualified, representative and appropriate people to positions on various boards and commissions. Lindsay steps into the role with an extensive background in state government […]
FLORENCE – Tuesday, June 25th, the Cypress Creek Canoe & Kayak Access Area parking lot will be closed until further notice so that current construction may be completed. Closing the area for construction is necessary due to multiple destructive incidents that have occurred during the construction phase. The goal is to open back up to the public […]
FLORENCE-Mayor Steve Holt and City of Florence Council Members invite you to the “Spirit of Freedom Celebration” on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in McFarland Park. This patriotic celebration will include live music beginning at 4 p.m.; Déjà vu will take the stage at 6:45 p.m. as the headliner. The fireworks show will begin at 9 […]
FLORENCE – Dr. Vince Brewton, Dean of the University of North Alabama Honors College, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham. The Alabama School of Fine Arts is a partially residential public school authorized and funded by the Alabama Legislature to provide tuition-free instruction for […]
MONTGOMERY – Record numbers of people are in the labor force and working, along with a record high job count, and a record low unemployment rate, according to May 2019 economic data. “Since day one, my Administration has sought the best ways to make our state business-friendly for small businesses and attractive to world-class industry. […]
FLORENCE-It’s time to replenish Chloe’s Fund and we’re doing it in style with a Red, White & Blue Bake Sale on Friday, June 28. Chloe’s Fund has given medical care to hundreds of Florence Lauderdale Animal Services animals in need and the veterinary bills are high! All proceeds from the sale of baked goods benefit Chloe’s […]
FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama today announced a move toward a transparent, true cost-of-attendance tuition model for students and parents that includes a drastic reduction in fees (from seven to one); fee inclusion in overall tuition cost; and a “truth in advertising” methodology, which sets UNA apart from many peer institutions. “UNA is […]
FLORENCE-Florence City Schools is pleased to announce that we will reopen the W. C. Handy School to house the premier W.C. Handy Early Childhood Development Center. Renovations to the building and property are currently taking place as we prepare for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. Registration remains open for children ages 3-5 at the new […]
