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  MONTGOMERY-Once on the verge of extinction, the American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis, has made a very impressive comeback. With a powerful bite, armored skin, and incredible stealth, alligators are known …

Businesswoman, incumbent Kaytrina P. Simmons, is seeking re-election to the Florence City Council as the District 1 representative a seat she currently holds.  She also serves as the Council Pro-Tem. …

  WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Doug Jones of Alabama and Cory Gardner of Colorado today introduced the American Dream Down Payment Act of 2020. The bipartisan legislation would help prospective homeowners save …

Dave M. Smith announces he will run for Florence City Council District 1 seat. Dave ‘s goal and reason for running would be to enhance District 1 with his number …

MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Department of Public Health and The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), a part of The University of Alabama System, on MOnday, August 3 provided an update on Alabama’s evolving campus entry …

FLORENCE– Several graduates from the recent commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama were honored as part of the event. The Turris Fidelis Key was presented to two students, …

On Election Day, I would appreciate your vote for Sheffield City Council, District 5.  I am retired and have time to devote to being your council person. Due to Covid …

I am River Zurinsky and I’m asking for your vote for Florence City Council District 2 on August 25th. I was born at ECM Hospital in District 2, and I …

UPDATE:  As of 6:30 AM on Monday, August 3 there are 88,811 cases of confirmed COVID-19 in Alabama with 1,576 confirmed deaths and a total of 10,521 people in hospital …

MONTGOMERY-With Alabama’s 2020 alligator season only a couple of weeks away, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division wants to remind those lucky tag holders about the no-cull rule …

WASHINGTON, D.C. –On Saturdsay, August 1, U.S. Senators Doug Jones of Alabama, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire led 10 of their Senate colleagues in a …

MONTGOMERY-The following is a joint statement from Alabama Arise, the Alabama State Conference of the NAACP and Greater Birmingham Ministries: Our elected officials and appointed leaders should respect the full …

FLORENCE – Ron Patterson has been named the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of North Alabama. With this promotion, Patterson leads a new division on …

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey has allocated $100 million in CARES Act funding for a public-private partnership to increase access to internet for K-12 students attending school in the fall who …

FLORENCE-Please, help feed hungry kids in our community. A charity food drive for “Sidney’s Safe!” Foundation is planned for 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday, August 3rd. “Drive-thru, drop-off” in …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Nonprofit …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of July 19 – July 25, 2020. 17,439 initial claims were filed either …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will offer expanded online course options this fall for high school students. Almost 100 general education courses will be offered to eligible high …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones of Alabama, alongside a group of his colleagues, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide additional financial relief to schools to help …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL-Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host the first fall semester drive-through Patriot Day on the Phil Campbell and Shoals Campus next Saturday, August 8, 2020, beginning …