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FLORENCE — Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 11, at 10:00 am to celebrate the arrival of the new Friends of FLAS Rescue Van, a vital addition that will enhance the …

MUSCLE SHOALS –  The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) celebrated the ribbon cutting and dedication of a new Pietro-Carnaghi Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) at the Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, …

KILLEN– Attorney General Steve Marshall presented a 2025 Safe School Award to Allen Thornton Career Technical Center in Killen, Alabama. The award provides the opportunity to recognize the excellent implementation …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY– On Thursday, Feb. 26, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an officer- involved shooting investigation involving deputies with the …

ATLANTA, GA-As of February 26, 2026, 1,136 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,130 measles cases were reported by 28 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, …

COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County has a solid lineup of local events on the calendar this month, and we want to make sure the community has the chance to see what’s available: …

CHICAGO, IL-With March being Women’s History Month, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst States for Women in 2026, to highlight the areas that …

TUPELO, MS-Progress continues on the $60 million Chickasaw Heritage Center (CHC)  near the Tupelo Regional Airport,  encompassing 162 acres .  Today, members of the Chickasaw Archaeological Survey Program (CASPR) were …

SHEFFIELD– Families and theatre lovers of all ages are invited to experience the timeless story of friendship, loyalty, and love as a community cast brings Charlotte’s Web to life on …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is happy to announce the premiere of Canaan on Sunday, March 15th at 2:30 pm at Handy Recreation Center, 1105 Beale Street. The documentary follows the lived …

RANDOLPH COUNTY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging people to keep their pets vaccinated against rabies after a cat in Randolph County tested positive for rabies. A rabid …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama should ensure access to no-cost breakfast for every child in the state’s public schools, Alabama Arise Action members told legislators Tuesday. More than 210 Arise supporters gathered this week …

THE SHOALS-The Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program offers a powerful pathway into high-demand advanced manufacturing careers. Through a blend of classroom instruction and paid, hands-on work experience, …

FLORENCE-Join us for our 2026 fishing days at Delbert Park! We’ve planned dates to accommodate everyone – from children on spring break to seniors who enjoy early mornings and weekend …

FLORENCE-There are still spots available in our upcoming KD ART LAB classes. We are so excited to be be able to offer classes taught by these amazing art educators! Check …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On Thursday, February 26 at approximately 12:20 PM two Lauderdale County Deputies were in the area of County Road 656 in the Anderson Community. They were investigating a report …

If you’ve ever wondered whether gargoyles serve a function beyond looking cool in a vaguely sinister way, just check the etymology. The word “gargoyle” comes from the Old French gargole, meaning …

ATHENS-On February 19, 2026, the Limestone County Narcotics Unit executed a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence in Athens, Alabama. During the execution of the search warrant, investigators located marijuana, …

WATERLOO-The Waterloo School System will close all schools due to illness on Thursday, February 26 and Friday February 27.  Here is the statement from Waterloo School  System Superintendent Jerry Hill: …

BIRMINGHAM – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, continuing her celebration of Public Schools Week, released a video featuring students who served as her special guests at her final state of the …