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FLORENCE – More than 1,000 freshmen are part of the Fall 2021 enrollment at the University of North Alabama, contributing to a more than nine percent increase from the freshman …

THE SHOALS– on Wednesday, September 1 The Tennessee Valley Authority issued an update on the sunken 600-foot long floating boom wall: “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is …

FLORENCE—The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is accepting applications for community grants through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct0ber 15.   Grant awards from $1,000 up to $7,500 are available for heritage-focused …

FLORENCE-Due to the effects of Hurricane Ida on the Southeastern LA campus and community, North Alabama will now be hosting the Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Braly Stadium on Saturday, September …

MONTGOMERY-State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of the state may be dealing with significant flooding and damage caused by …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris’ statement concerning COVID-19 in Alabama :   “Alabama is seeing increasing cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations each day, the highest …

  MONTGOMERY – Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that as of July 2021, the yearly comparison of online job ads is 88,730, up 95% from July 2020. The dramatic increase reflects the shutdown period …

  MONTGOMERY-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other health agencies have advised against the unauthorized use of the drug ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans. The …

FLORENCE – In a ceremony Thursday afternoon on the University of North Alabama campus, the Presidential Mentors Academy was officially endowed after a gift to the program from Vice President …

MONTGOMERY-Beginning on Monday, August 30, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division will offer a one-click solution for those who want to hunt feral swine at night. The new …

FLORENCE –The City of Florence Mayor Betterton, City of Florence Council, and Florence Planning and Community Development are pleased to receive the Excellence in Planning & Public Spaces Award from …

MONTGOMERY-In accordance with the presidential proclamation, Governor Ivey has directed flags to be displayed at half-staff as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed …

MONTGOMERY-The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the two leading organizations representing specialists in obstetric care, have recommended that all pregnant individuals …

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals Campus from 9:00 a.m. …

FORT PAYNE-A two-day festival centered on music, art and historical artifacts pays tribute to the City of Fort Payne’s humble beginnings and rich cultural past. Set for September 17-18, 2021, …

  HARTSELLE-The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle September 18, 2021, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Presented by Decatur Morgan …

TUSCUMBIA― A string of dynamite charges toppled Colbert Fossil Plant’s six smokestacks today as America’s largest public power utility successfully imploded its fifth coal-generation asset since 2017. The Tennessee Valley …

HALEYVILLE-Congressman Robert Aderholt’s father, Judge Bobby Ray Aderholt, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at home in Haleyville after a short, but brave battle with cancer.  He leaves behind a …

FLORENCE  – The University of North Alabama and Lion Athletics have partnered with WLX Radio, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., to be the new on-air voice of the Lions. The partnership includes …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that defense contractor KBR plans to expand its operations in Huntsville with a new headquarters facility and more than 160 additional jobs as it …