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In the fourth century BCE, Aristotle wrote in Parts of Animals that “the fact that human beings only are susceptible to tickling is due (1) to the fineness of their skin and (2) …

Did you know there are more than 240 species of fish in the Tennessee Valley region? You can learn more about our native fish by visiting our 750-gallon traveling fish …

MONTGOMERY-It’s the Year of Alabama Birding! Here in Alabama, there are over 280 birding sites and eight birding trails to introduce you to over 425 species of birds — from …

CHATTANOOGA, TN — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join them in person or online as they conduct their quarterly business meeting at 9 a.m. …

STEVENSON, JACKSON COUNTY-On Friday August 11, 2023 at approximately 4:30 PM, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Hollywood Police Department and Stevenson Police Department executed a search warrant at …

JASPER-Walker County Public Fishing Lake near Jasper, Alabama, is temporarily closed due to the resignation of the lake manager. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is currently …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday kicked off the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, during an official launch event. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring …

TUPELO, MS-Beginning August 16, a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed for paving and embankment repairs from Milepost 239 – 251. A Signed detour from Highway 32 (MP 239.2) to Highway …

FORT PAYNE-As children return to the classroom, family fun awaits visitors on the weekends in September as a county fair and a downtown music festival offer two good reasons to …

ATHENS – Athens Main Street is thrilled to host the inaugural Downtown Athens, Alabama Restaurant Week. Calling all foodies and local food enthusiasts! It’s that time when Downtown Athens comes …

FLORENCE-The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at North Alabama Medical Center reached a milestone on Friday, August, 4th, by serving its 100,000th patient. Dr. Areen Al-Taie, MD, FACC, performed an Aveir leadless pacemaker implantation on …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday during an event in Dothan announced how more than $400 million in federal funding and over $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Wellness Alliance (AWA), previously the Alabama Obesity Task Force, has released the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN), which is supported by the governor of Alabama and …

MONTGOMERY-Secondhand tobacco smoke leads to health problems, and there is no safe level of exposure for children or adults. A newly enacted Alabama law prohibits smoking or vaping in enclosed …

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. The …

KOSCIUSKO, MS– The Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying a driver involved in a Hit-and-Run collision.   On Saturday, July 29, 2023, …

DECATUR – The Decatur Career Center is hosting a job fair for Amazon for Warehouse Associates in the fulfillment centers and delivery stations in Madison, AL. Benefits include: • Competitive …

The reedy hum of bagpipes calls to mind tartan attire and the loch-filled lands of Scotland, which is why it might be surprising to learn that the wind-powered instruments weren’t …

MUSCLE SHOALS – A new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program has launched at North Alabama Shoals Hospital. Officials with North Alabama Medical Center have announced the establishment of the new psychiatric …

TUSCUMBIA – The North Alabama African Heritage Association extends its deepest appreciation to the City of Tuscumbia, sponsors, and citizens for their unwavering support during the highly successful annual festival. …