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FLORENCE  — The Salt & Pepper Roots Music Celebration, an ongoing initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and presenting the musical traditions of the American South, continues its 2026 season on …

SHEFFIELD – On Thursday, July 9th, Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for governor, will host a public town hall at IBEW Local 588, 1803 E. 17th Street in Sheffield. The …

ATHENS-The Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Alabama is currently open for its 2026 season at the Green Street Pavilion. It is a state-certified market featuring 100% locally grown produce, baked …

TUPELO — Natchez Trace Parkway and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration remind drivers that speeding is aggressive driving that endangers everyone on the road. NHTSA’s Speeding Catches Up With You campaign aims to curb the …

TUSCUMBIA-Come join The Colbert County Extension Service to enjoy a great Tomato sandwich, chips and a drink under the big tent on the lawn of the Colbert County Courthouse. First …

DECATUR-The Tennessee Valley Exposure will return will return to Wilson-Morgan Park & North-Park on July 17, 2026, this event will feature a high-level softball tournament for the 14U, 16U, and …

MONTGOMERY — In observance of National “Made in the USA” Day on July 2, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation honoring Alabama’s manufacturing companies and workers for their stellar contributions to economic …

FLORENCE-On July 4, 2026, at approximately 6:50AM, the Florence Police Department responded to Sweetwater Ridge Apartments for a shots fired call. Once on scene, patrol officers located a female with …

FLORENCE-On July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:53PM, the Florence Police Department responded to a 911 call at 351 Jim Spain Drive; McFarland Park. Florence Police, LifeGuard EMS, and Florence Fire …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released a video message for America’s 250th birthday to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend.   In her message, Governor Ivey reflects on the nation’s …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Families …

On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail of how “[t]he Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. … …

MONTGOMERY –– Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Tuesday announced the launch of Alabama’s Workforce Pell approval process, an initiative designed to make short-term, career-focused …

FLORENCE-Thanks to a $49,900 Creative Place Enhancement Grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum now has upgraded sound equipment to better serve concerts, performances, programs, and community events. The …

FLORENCE– The City of Florence is joining the national and state America 250 observance ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The city’s official theme, “One Nation, Many Stories,” …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is happy to host Monica Yother of Studio 127 on Saturday, July 11th from 10am – 4pm at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Join us …

ATHENS – Finding your way around downtown Athens just got a whole lot easier. Athens Main Street is excited to unveil four new wayfinding kiosks designed to help residents and visitors explore everything …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On March 21, 2026, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5000 block of County Road 10 after receiving a report of possible human remains discovered in a …

SHEFFIELD-Doug Jones is coming to The Shoals to hear the concerns of the constituents in his area. IBEW 558 will be hosting Doug Jones on July 9, 2026 at 5:00 …

TUSCUMBIA-Colbert County Tourism and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable evening of live bluegrass music, patriotism, and community at …