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MONTGOMERY – Governor Ivey invited Alabama students to join her for her Summer Reading Challenge last week to encourage children to include reading in his or her summer activities. “Each of …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate is 2.2%, down from March’s rate of 2.3%, and below April 2022’s rate of 2.5%. April’s rate …

Humans love the smell of rain, a delicious medley of aromas known collectively as “petrichor.” But where does that smell come from? Well, the word itself (coined by Australian scientists in …

MONTGOMERY – Like the waves on Alabama’s beautiful gulf coast shoreline, Summer is quickly rolling in, and with the weather warming up, it is a fantastic time to enjoy our …

FORT PAYNE-Exciting eight events are on tap next month in DeKalb County (Ala.) and DeKalb Tourism is gearing up for an influx of visitors in search of fun and fresh …

KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority encourages residents across the seven-state region to participate in our 90th anniversary celebrations at events across the Tennessee Valley. TVA was established with …

NORTH ALABAMA-Considering the recent denial of Individual Assistance for DR-4710 our federal partners have done some research and shared information on a loan/grant program that may be of assistance to …

FLORENCE  – Following a highly competitive application process, University of North Alabama alum Brandon Sanders, who graduated in 2019 with his Bachelor of Business Administration, is one of 15 individuals …

  MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is participating in the annual Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 22-28, 2023, an initiative of the Centers for Disease Control and …

FLORENCE-Memorial Day is a federal holiday, commemorated each year on the last Monday in May. It is a day for remembering the American service members who gave their lives in …

FLORENCE-Mayor Andrew Betterton, Florence City Council Members, Florence Gas & Water, Florence Planning & Community Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, Tennessee Valley …

ATHENS-On Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 1030 MT, Athens Police Department officers responded to a local apartment complex.  It had been reported that a two-year-old child was unresponsive.  He …

MONTGOMERY-On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day …

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will have seven art students showcase their art as part of a new exhibit at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, operated by …

FLORENCE-Micah Swimmer, Cherokee language instructor for the Cherokee Central Schools in Cherokee, North Carolina, will conduct a program at the Florence Indian Mound Museum, on Sunday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m. Swimmer …

ATHENS-This week is Strawberry Shortcake Day at the market! As a celebration of our wonderful Athens community, the Market Committee will be giving out free strawberry shortcakes to shoppers while …

  ARDMORE-The Ardmore High School Ladies Tiger Softball team won the Northern Regional Qualifier 1 round of games in Florence and Albertville, AL this past weekend. They will be leaving …

If you’ve ever found yourself in the grocery store struggling to decide between red and green bell peppers — or even just wondering what the difference is between them — …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-TVA has trails to suit every interest and experience level, so whether you’re looking for an easy stroll, planning your first mountain bike ride or craving a challenging climb, …

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day 2023 falls on Sunday, May 14. The American …