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  LIMESTONE COUNTY-On Thursday, December 17 Limestone County Economic Development Association President & CEO Bethany Shockney & Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly issued statements regarding the approved Buffalo Rock …

MONTGOMERY-As you all know, there are many efforts by many groups made possible through Alabama’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) allotment. Governor Ivey recently provided a CRF grant in the amount …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health announces the 2019 infant mortality rate of 7.7 deaths per 1,000 live births.  The 2018 rate was 7.0, the 2017 rate was 7.4, and …

LIMESTONE COUNTY –  Complying with the health order originally issued by the State of Alabama Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, on March 19, 2020, all seven of the Limestone County …

  MONTGOMERY-Multiple false posts on Facebook report a death in Alabama in a recipient of COVID-19 vaccine on December 15. The posts are untrue, and no persons who received COVID-19 …

MONTGOMERY – As announced earlier, ADOL will be reinstating work search requirements for unemployment compensation recipients beginning January 1, 2021. Earlier in 2020, when the Coronavirus pandemic began, ADOL waived …

MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) President Dr. Glenda Colagross was recently awarded the 2020 Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on …

  FLORENCE – Two graduates from the recent commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama were honored as part of the event as recipients of the Keller Key. The …

ATHENS-“It was the best one yet.” That’s how Wildwood Deli Owner and Operator Matthew Fisher described this year’s Sippin’ Cider. His Deli won this year’s coveted Cider Cup. Hundreds of …

ATLANTA, GA-The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are as safe as possible. On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization …

CHEROKEE – Workers and former workers of FreightCar Alabama, LLC, a subsidiary of FreightCar America, Inc., Cherokee, Alabama, who were engaged in activities related to the production of freight cars and are not separately …

LINDEN, TN – The charming town of Linden, Tenn. is pleased to invite artists and makers to the 13th annual Blooming Arts Festival, March 26-27, 2021. The Blooming Arts Festival …

DECATUR-Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. In celebration of the winter migration of these long-legged …

WASHINGTON, DC-On Friday, December 11 Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement applauding the United States Supreme Court in its unanimous ruling Thursday that will benefit locally owned and …

MONTGOMERY-Now that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has provided recommendations, …

WASHINGTON – The United States Senate today passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by an overwhelming bipartisan vote. The annual legislation authorizes national defense priorities for the next fiscal year …

ARDMORE-On Friday, December 11  KODA Cares program made a contribution of $500 to the Neighborhood Bridges – Ardmore program. Charitable giving is a KODA founding principle; KODA was instrumental in …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announces that the length of home quarantine for people with expected close contacts to COVID-19 cases can end after the tenth day for …

ATHENS – Visitors to downtown Athens have a new opportunity to enjoy outdoor dining thanks to new tables on the courthouse lawn. This past summer, Athens City Schools loaned Athens …

DECATUR– The Chasing Art Project, Decatur’s newest public art endeavor, recently unveiled its latest mural downtown near Grant Street SE and 1st Avenue NE, celebrating its second commissioned mural addition …