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MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) announced today that Chad Holden, Ed.D., has been named the organization’s next executive director. A lifelong resident of the Shoals area, Holden …

TUSCUMBIA/SHEFFIELD-The Tennessee Valley Arts Association and the Ritz Theatre have a few fun events coming up in the near future for your enjoyment: Crews Wright at the Ritz! Crews Wright …

 MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL — Due to potential severe weather, Northwest Shoals Community College will close at 1:45 p.m. today, March 11th. Trent Randolph/Director of Public Relations and Marketing …

FLORENCE-Due to the possibility of inclement weather, Florence City Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. W.C. Handy ECDC and the elementary schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. …

DECATUR-A Decatur police officer is now on administrative leave after his arrest Monday night. On March 9, 2026, Officer Elijah Cole, age 28 was arrested for Theft-First Degree and Financial …

MONTGOMERY — The story of Gee’s Bend traveled full circle — from the quiet banks of the Alabama River to the global stage of QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. Nearly …

FLORENCE-The countdown is on — Shoals Storytelling Festival returns May 14-16, and we’re excited to welcome you back for a weekend packed with laughter, inspiration, and the magic of live …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded college students across Alabama that Friday, March 13, 2026, is the deadline to apply for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program. The nine-week …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Mr. Burton was convicted …

  ATHENS-The Taste of Athens-Limestone is a brand-new food festival celebrating the diverse restaurants and dining experiences across Athens and Limestone County. Area restaurants will come together for a night …

FLORENCE-The 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon presented by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Renaissance Shoals Conference …

KILLEN-On March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:38 PM, officers with the Killen Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at the Chevron located at 1003 …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts will soon be displaying the 2026 Artistic Renderings of Youth! A juried exhibit of work by 7th through 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced two judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia counties. Cullman County District Judge Heath Edward Meherg Governor Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 149, one of her legislative priorities, into law, creating a new pathway for military veterans to serve Alabama students in the …

PELHAM, AL – The outdoors is calling — and Alabama’s next generation of explorers is invited to answer. Alabama State Parks has launched the new Junior Ranger Program, designed to inspire young adventurers, …

FLORENCE-City Government had some special guests on Tuesday, as students from Florence High School and Shoals Christian School took part in the 2026 Youth in Government Day. For a day, students …

FLORENCE-On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on a residence on the 1200 block of Graham Avenue in Florence, Alabama. …

MUSCLE SHOALS-A five-year project recently completed at Pickwick Dam has modernized generating units to benefit the grid – but boaters need to be aware of new safety warnings resulting from …

DECATUR-The highly anticipated North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games will make its debut in Decatur this March, bringing a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage, athletic competition, music, and family-friendly entertainment …