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MONTGOMERY-On Thursday, March 4 Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris  announced the COVID-19 mandatory mask mandate that was scheduled to expire at 5 PM on Friday has been extended until April 9. Following the expiration of the April 9 Mandate there are no further mask orders expected. Governor Ivey said the […]

MONTGOMERY-Getting COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Alabamians as quickly as possible is our goal.ADPH is conducting clinics daily, including drive-though clinics in some counties. Limited vaccine remains the greatest challenge in Alabama and other states. COVID-19 Cases—497,154 COVID-19 Deaths—10,029 COVID-19 Hospitalizations (as of March 2)—45,699 Beginning February 8, vaccine eligibility expanded to include phase […]

FLORENCE-The Florence Police Depatment has issued a BOLO for the following suspect.  This man should be considered armed and dangerous.  Please call authorities with information: “On February 27, 2021, Florence Police Officers responded to Cherry Hill Homes due to a report of gunshots. Upon their arrival, officers located a 33 year old male gunshot victim. […]

FLORENCE– Kimberly Hughston has been named the Director for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Alabama. Hughston, a Shoals native and UNA alumna, has strong roots locally and has established a career serving the community in her professional role with Southern Hospitality Holdings as well as in her volunteer work. […]

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that $4.93 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly […]

FLORENCE– University of North Alabama alumnus and Florence native Joel R. Anderson II has been appointed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to fill the vacancy on the UNA Board of Trustees left by Anderson’s father, Joel R. Anderson, who passed away in October of 2020.   “UNA is a vital part of the Shoals,” Anderson […]

THE SHOALS-The latest cohort of babies born at North Alabama Medical Center is published in The Quad-Cities Daily. We hope you find your family and friends’ loved little on here.

MARION COUNTY-Booking Photos from Marion County Sheriff CHECK HERE. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this as a public service.

  LINDEN, TN – The Blooming Arts Festival in Linden is carefully preparing to present a great and safe festival on March 26-27, 2021. In its 13th year, Blooming Arts Festival is one of the most popular festivals in rural Middle Tennessee, and Linden’s annual signature event. “We are working overtime to ensure this year’s festival […]

FLORENCE-On Tuesday, March 2 the Florence Police Department released a statement concerning a suspect arrested for Possession of A forged Instrument and other charges on Monday, March1: “On March 1, 2021, Florence Police officers responded to 113 Cox Creek Pkwy South. It was reported that a male, later identified as Anthony Slaton, had attempted to […]