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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 …

COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County Tourism is officially rolling into the summer season here in the county, and things are really starting to move.  Heading into July, Colbert County Tourism has a …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is calling on Alabamians and ALEA supporters across the state to cast their vote and help Alabama earn the title of America’s …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts and Museums is proud to announce its updated internship program. Since 2018, FAM has seen over 40 high school and college students complete internships in the following areas: …

SOMERVILLE-Deputies responded to assist with traffic control while firefighters battle the fire an automotive business at the 4-way in Somerville on Tuesday June, 30. During this time a vehicle failed …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-With a heat wave pushing temperatures well into the 90s across the Valley region, now’s the time to get smart about your energy use. Did you know to set …

MONTGOMERY-New USDA data confirms that Alabama, along with 35 other states, will soon face massive new costs to continue SNAP – increasing the risk that more struggling families could soon …

MONTGOMERY - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in April 2026, there were 120,373 job ads posted in Alabama. This is …

FLORENCE— Registration is open for Cramer’s Paddle for a Cause, a pickleball tournament benefiting Cramer Children’s Advocacy Center. Presented by the Long-Lewis Foundation, the event will take place July 17-18, …

MONTGOMERY– As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to prioritize safety on both roadways and waterways …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the addition of 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year, continuing Alabama’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality early …

THE SHOALS-The Music Preservation Society, Inc. Board (MPS) is proud of the 2026 official design for the W.C. Handy Music Festival which was created by talented artist Daniel Nichols!  The …

MONTGOMERY – The state of Alabama, led by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, a division of the Alabama Department of Workforce, has been selected as one of 10 states to …

MADISON COUNTY-Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Northern District of Alabama’s denial of habeas corpus relief for double murderer Mohammad Sharifi on …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts will host a Xing Yi Quan workshop led by Gary Padgett on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00am–11:00am. This workshop is designed for individuals and …

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College’s (NWSCC) Child Development Center will offer Boom’s Buddies Kids in College July 20-24, 2026. This year’s Kids in College theme is “MythBusters STEAM …

MONTGOMERY-On June 25, Alabama Arise and the Institute for Policy Studies released a vital new report, “Alternate Route: How Funding Public Transit Gets People to Work, Closes the Workforce Shortage …