HILLSBORO-The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) and Pond Spring: The Home of General Joe Wheeler invite you to a celebration of heritage, culture, and cars. The historic Wheeler home will host the annual General Joe Wheeler’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Site Director Bruce Lipscombe has partnered with a […]
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Hoot Hoot Hooray” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at 10 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how adaptations make owls expert predators and help them […]
TUSCUMBIA-American Indians from throughout the nation are headed to Tuscumbia to share the stories and traditions of their ancestors during the 19th annual Oka Kapassa, Return to Coldwater Festival Sept. 13-14. The festival, at Spring Park, 1 Spring Park Rd., Tuscumbia, has been recognized as one of the top events in September by the Southeast […]
MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) asks for the help of Alabamians to assess the health needs of women of childbearing age, infants, children and youth in the state. One way the public can assist is by participating in anonymous online surveys that are to be completed by families, youth and healthcare providers. Other […]
FLORENCE-Get ready for cozy fall evenings by stocking up on used books! The Friends Bookstore, located on the first floor of Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, will be hosting a half price sale from September 13 through September 22! All books, music, and movies (everything except our handmade bookmarks) will be half off! Proceeds from the Friends […]
FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will have an advocacy workshop for parents, caregivers, and families on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 330 of the Wendell W. Gunn University Commons building. The focus of the workshop will be to provide tools, information, and skills necessary for advocates and people living […]
TUSCUMBIA-The Colbert County Animal Shelter is gearing up for their Bake Sale and Adoption Event on Saturday, September 14 from 10am-2pm at the Pet Depot in Muscle Shoals (in front of the old Southgate Mall). Come early and get your sweet Tailgate Snacks – you may also find a four-legged football fan to take home […]
FLORENCE-Chloe’s Fund has been very busy this year supplying funds for emergency medical services to both cats and dogs helping Florence Lauderdale Animal Services (FLAS). Money is getting low again and it’s time for a fundraiser – our inaugural Hot Diggity Dog Wash on Saturday, September 14 from 10am-3pm. Join members of the UNA Girl’s […]
MONTGOMERY-September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month across the United States. Newborn screening is a state public health program that identifies newborns who may have a genetic, metabolic or other congenital disorder that may not be apparent at birth. If left untreated, newborn screening conditions may cause serious illness, developmental disability, intellectual impairment or death. Each […]
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the twenty-one schools selected as Alabama Bicentennial Schools of Excellence. The announcement was made at the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH), where Governor Ivey was joined by superintendents, principals, and teachers from the selected schools, along with legislators and other dignitaries from across the state. Each school […]
