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MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed into law two bills that could set the stage for special primary elections in some of Alabama’s congressional and state Senate districts this year. Those …

TUSCUMBIA — Take me out to the ballgame! Baseball fans, families, and history lovers are invited to step back in time during the 9th annual Heinie Manush Day celebration on …

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has been recognized on both a national and international stage after receiving the prestigious 2026 American Association of Motor …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1 to authorize the governor to call a special election in certain congressional and state senate districts …

TUSCUMBIA-The Tuscumbia Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred at 10:10 on Friday morning. The incident happened at the intersection of Dickson Street and Second Street. The incident involved …

ATHENS  — DMAC Fest 2026 is bringing live music, food trucks, a kids area, and community spirit to the Limestone County Courthouse Square on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 5:00 …

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Crape myrtle blooms have long shaped Southern landscapes, yet a major pest—crape myrtle bark scale—is jeopardizing their health and appearance. Auburn University researchers are looking for answers …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging people to keep their pets vaccinated against rabies after a raccoon in Lee County and a fox in Elmore County tested …

CHICAGO, IL-People go to great lengths in pursuit of a good night’s sleep. Blackout curtains. Meditation. Melatonin. Some people even tape their mouths shut before going to bed in order …

FLORENCE-Chloe’s Fund humbly ask for your help, please! Florence Lauderdale had 5 emergency cases go to the Florence Emergency Animal Clinic this past weekend. In addition, ANOTHER 80 animals were …

AUBURN-Alabama Extension invites everyone ages 9 to 18 to test their fishing skills through 4-H BIGGEST Catch, a virtual fishing contest! To participate, all you have to do is go …

ATHENS– A sex offender has been sentenced for distributing and possessing child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby. U.S. District Judge Corey L. Maze sentenced Hunter William Bell, …

KNOXVILLE, TN ― The Tennessee Valley Authority reported $6.6 billion in total operating revenues on nearly 82 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the six months ending Mar. 31, 2026. …

FLORENCE-ShoalsFest returns to McFarland Park in Florence, AL this October 3rd-4th.  Featuring Jason Isbell + Drive-By Truckers performing Decoration Day in its entirety, two nights with Jason Isbell and the …

Catnip is best known for producing bouts of euphoria in cats of all sizes, from house cats to their big cat brethren (including bobcats, jaguars, and lions). In addition to giving felines …

CHICAGO, IL-As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There is an ongoing threat of ticks in certain areas when enjoying time …

As far as ephemera is concerned, few things are as temporary as snack foods from the past. Snacking itself is an evanescent experience, a fleeting moment of between-meal indulgence or …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alabama Retailer of the Year until Friday, May 29. Now in its 26th year, the Alabama Retailer of the …

MONTGOMERY — In a moment marked by both remembrance and fresh grief, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joined state and local leaders, families and fellow officers today at the …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from February’s rate. It is below March 2025’s rate of 3.0%.  The rate represents 65,474 unemployed …