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TUSCUMBIA-There might be more than meets the eye in downtown Tuscumbia. Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation celebrates the spooky season by recalling the haunted history of this historic town. On …

ATHENS-The city of Athens and Limestone County have a lot going on this week.  There is something for everyone.  Take a look. Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce 2023 State of …

FLORENCE-On August 28, 2023, Kayla Ann Davenport made 3 purchases at the FlorenceLowe’s, using a stolen Lowe’s credit card, belonging to a local construction company. The total for the 3 …

SHEFFIELD-The Tennessee Valley Art Association is announcing two outstanding concerts that will be taking place in the coming days at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield. These two excellent shows will …

Fingerprints are one of the few parts of the human body that generally never change — in some cases, even after thousands of years. Scientists who study ancient civilizations by way of mummified …

THE SHOALS-Join us for the Life Without Limits Half Marathon, 5K, and a 1-Mile Fun Run in Florence, AL. Bank Independent is proud to underwrite the costs of presenting the …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-As the water glistened with the faint light of dawn, a group of biologists waded quietly through Shoal Creek and its nearby streams. In their search for hard-to-find and rare …

FLORENCE-Florence Mayor Andy Betterton and Lauderdale County Commission Chairman Danny Pettus announce the annual Veterans Day program. The Ceremony will be held at the Florence – Lauderdale County Veterans Memorial …

Abraham Lincoln’s assassination is one of America’s defining historical events, and the trauma lasted long after his death. Our 16th — and, according to many rankings, best — President is …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL – Next week, Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) will host a community trunk or treat free to the public on the Phil Campbell and Shoals …

MONTGOMERY-Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) annual waterfowl survey indicates overall duck numbers are down, Seth Maddox remains optimistic about Alabama’s 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Maddox, Assistant Wildlife Section …

MONTGOMERY– A panel of judges chose 10 Alabama Retailer of the Year winners in four categories based on annual sales volume. The category winners have been in business for at …

MONTGOMERY-The 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is …

THE SHOALS –  The Salvation Army will be accepting applications for young children (18 and younger) and senior citizens who wish to participate in the organization’s Angel Tree program. This is …

Casey McWhorter was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death for the 1993 fatal shooting of Edward Lee Williams in Marshall County after a jury voted 10-2 for his …

LEIGHTON – Get ready to embark on a journey into the past as the Friends of the Leighton Library proudly present “Leighton Trolley Tours: A Tour into the Past.” This …

WASHINGTON — On Monday, October 18, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) led a letter to Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. Motaz Zahran encouraging Egypt to work with the U.S., Israel and other allies …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of the state with the highest quality service possible. To …

FLORENCE-On September 29, at approximately 1:30 PM, Officers responded to a domestic violence call to the 300 block of Crestwood Drive. The complainant advised that he and his son, David …

ATHENS – Get ready for an exciting evening of fun, flair, and personalized collectibles! Nora Fleming, the renowned artist and designer behind the beloved Nora Fleming interchangeable serving pieces, will …