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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, along with the Appalachian Regional Commission, have announced a $1.5 million grant to put Alabama’s workforce on the fast track to meet the growing demand …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate is 6.6%, up from August’s rate of 5.6%, and above September 2019’s rate of 2.7%.  September’s rate represents 148,912 unemployed persons, compared to 125,855 in August and 61,495 in September 2019. “As …

  FLORENCE-With Halloween just around the corner, Mayor Steve Holt issues guidance to ensure a safe, responsible Halloween celebration. In accordance with CDC guidelines, any gatherings of members outside of …

It is not to late to be counted in the 2020 Census.  Go on line at 2020Census.gov or by phone stand up and be counted! MONTGOMERY-As of October 13, well …

ATLANTA, GA-Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or flu. CDC has a new webpage that features new ways of trick …

FLORENCE – Junior League of the Shoals will place the first of several Little Libraries in Russellville’s City Lake Park as part of its 2020-21 Community Project on Friday, October …

MONTGOMERY-Consumers and merchants plan to find ways to have a safe and fun Halloween this year. While total spending is expected to be down because of the lack of group …

DECATUR-The Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market will help Decatur and surrounding communities gear up for the holidays next month with the return of the annual Christmas Market. Set for Saturday, Nov. …

  DECATUR – A special holiday shopping experience, featuring some of the best vendors from Alabama, as well as artisans and makers from nearly 20 other states, will be available …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of September 27 – October 3, 2020. 7,732 initial claims were filed either …

GUNTERSVILLE-The Mud Creek Public Boat Ramp located on Lake Guntersville near Hollywood, Alabama, will temporarily close for repairs beginning October 18, 2020. During the closure, the parking lot will be …

MONTGOMERY-Although the number of hunting accidents has held steady for the last several years, Captain Marisa Futral doesn’t want Alabama’s hunters to take anything for granted during the state’s lengthy …

SHEFFIELD​- ​​Halloween may look a little different this year, but The Ritz Theatre is keeping the season spooky with the radio play The Headless Horseman of Sleepy​          Hollow​. The entire …

ATLANTA, GA-On Monday, October 5, the CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. …

TUPELO, MS – On October 8, 2020, at approximately 7:00 am, employees of the Natchez Trace Parkway observed a Ford Ranger pickup in a ditch at the Old Towne Overlook, …

ATHENS – Athens Main Street and the Athens Saturday Market committee announced on Thursday, October 8, 2020 a special fall market this upcoming weekend at the Green Street Pavilion located …

  ARLINGTON, VA—Today, Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) sent a letter to U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that it conduct a comprehensive review of current government …

FLORENCE– Officials with the University of North Alabama and Bahamas Baptist Community College (BBCC) in Nassau, The Bahamas, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will benefit all graduates …

TUPELO, MS – In anticipation of heavy rains and strong winds from Hurricane Delta, some sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway will close this weekend. Today, October 9, Rocky Springs …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL– Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host FREE financial aid workshops during the months of October and November on the Shoals and Phil Campbell campus.   …