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LIMESTONE COUNTY-The City of Huntsville has donated 700 acres to the Land Trust of North Alabama preserving an extraordinary conservation area in Limestone County. This partnership with the City of …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones has joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing a bill to help Alabama schools and colleges cover the costs of protecting students and …

FLORENCE—With coronavirus guidelines putting school field trips in doubt, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is offering grants to help teachers and destination sites connect online. “As a result of …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today called for the U.S. Senate to take action on his legislation to incentivize Alabama and other non-expansion states to expand Medicaid. Last night, …

FLORENCE – Una, the beloved female mascot of the University of North Alabama, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning after a brief illness at the George M. Carroll Lion Habitat on …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has released its plan for the return to campus by students, faculty, and staff. The 20-page document, the COVID-19 Recovery Guidance Plan, developed …

  MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor announced today that the state will begin offering Extended Benefits (EB) for those who qualify and have exhausted previous benefits. This is a separate …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to be used to establish COVID-19 testing and safety …

Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court decision in June Medical Services V. Russo. “To say this decision by the …

MONTGOMERY – In a continued effort to enhance recycling and economic growth, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management recently announced it has awarded more than $1.4 million in recycling grants …

MONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve the citizens of the state of Alabama while resuming face-to-face operations …

DECATUR-The second largest Racking Horse Show in the United States returns next month bringing with it hundreds of horses to Decatur. The Spring Celebration, typically held in April, was postponed …

  MONTGOMERY – The emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has presented many challenges to Alabamians. During these uncertain times, those who misuse substances are particularly vulnerable. The isolation, lack …

WASHINGTON, DC-The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about potential fraud schemes related to antibody tests for COVID-19. Scammers are marketing fraudulent and/or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests, potentially …

BIRMINGHAM – Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) is encouraging Alabama small businesses to apply for COVID-19 relief funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) before the program’s deadline on Tuesday, June 30. “All small …

ATLANTA, GA-Everyone is at risk for getting COVID-19 if they are exposed to the virus. Some people are more likely than others to become severely ill, which means that they …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a Broadband Working Group to gather input and guidance on allocation of CARES Act monies. The group will be facilitated by the Alabama …

UPDATE:  As of 2:30PM on Friday, June 26 there are 33,717 cases of confirmed COVID-19 with 887 confirmed deaths and 2,653 people in hospital with a total of 377,857 being …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of June 14 – June 20. 18,671 initial claims were filed either online …

MONTGOMERY – Federal and state law requires that ADOL redetermine eligibility on a quarterly basis for regular unemployment, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). The current quarter will …