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MONTGOMERY-After the U.S. Supreme Court legally cleared the execution of Casey A. McWhorter to move forward, Governor Ivey told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency …

MONTGOMERY-The late William “Bill” Coleman has been named Alabama’s 2023 “Community Star” by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH). On the third Thursday of November, NOSORH …

ATLANTA, GA-CDC is conducting a new pilot on samples it is collecting as part of its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program that will provide early detection of flu, RSV, and …

TUSCUMBIA – The Colbert County District Attorney’s Office received a $15,000 grant on Wednesday from the Colbert County Community Development Commission to support upgrades in services and resources.   Sen. …

LEIGHTON-You are invited to attend the Centennial Celebration of the Tennessee Valley Historical Society at the Leighton Public Library located at 8740 Main Street in Leighton.  This event will be …

KNOXVILLE, TN– The Tennessee Valley Authority will close its six campgrounds for winter on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and they will reopen March 15, 2024. TVA’s day-use recreation areas on …

MONTGOMERY-The deadline to use 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefits has been extended to November 27. Recipients are encouraged to visit participating locations to use existing program benefits …

When most people think of a European starling, they think of urban places. These medium-sized black birds, first brought to North America by Shakespeare enthusiasts in the nineteenth century, are …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-It’s finally fall. Cooler weather and vibrant colors fill our days – not to mention pumpkin spice is everywhere. But even though the weather is cooling down, that’s not …

You’d be forgiven for failing to notice some of The Shining’s more intricate details, since there’s a good chance you were covering your eyes with your hands the first time you watched …

FLORENCE-The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs where students can explore the early history of the Shoals through short lessons and hands-on learning exercises. Each …

ATHENS – Athens Main Street announced that they are one of the grantees selected to receive the 2023 Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area (MSNHA) Community Grant. Athens Main Street Executive …

SHEFFIELD – Colbert County Tourism is excited to announce the return of Sheffield Trolley Tours, a historical journey led by the esteemed local historian Jimmy Austin. Due to overwhelming popularity …

MONTGOMERY-Under Alabama’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone Regulation (220-2-.167), all deer harvested in the High-Risk Zone and the Buffer Zone of the state’s CWD Management Zone (CMZ) must be …

THE SHOALS-CARINGPLACE of the Shoals ushers in the 2023 Holiday Season with an enchanted tour of homes. On December 8 from 5 pm to 9 pm and December 9 from …

LEIPER’S FORK, TN – Design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti will welcome popular author Courtney Allison to Patina Home & Garden in Leiper’s Fork to sign her new book “French …

TUPELO, MS  – The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) today announced a $1.1M partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the nation’s largest public power supplier. The project, announced on National STEM Day, will include …

MONTGOMERY-On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Governor Kay Ivey issued a Drought Emergency Declaration – also referred to as a No Burn Order – that prohibits all outdoor burning in Alabama. …

BIRMINGHAM-It’s official. Alabama will host its first ever Presidential Debate on Wednesday, December 6 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. “I am thrilled the fourth Republican presidential debate has been finalized, and that …

TUPELO — The National Park Service is implementing a ban on campfires and charcoal use at Natchez Trace Parkway due to the current drought and high fire danger.  Effective immediately, all …