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FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has determined that two employees as well as one student have tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals have remained in quarantine since their …

MONTGOMERY-The smallest North American falcon, the Southeastern American Kestrel (Falco sparverius paulus), is a nonmigratory subspecies of the American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), which is found in early successional habitat with …

MONTGOMERY-Based on a reduction in telephone call volume after hours, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has shortened the operating hours of its statewide informational hotline for general COVID-19 …

FLORENCE-Great things are happening on the campus of W.C. Handy School. This week, W.C. Handy School was notified by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education they were being awarded …

FLORENCE-On June 5, 2020, at 7:00 am the City of Florence experienced a digital compromise of the computer systems interrupting email accounts and operation of server functions. Public safety operations …

FLORENCE-A full field of collegiate anglers is set to compete in the 2020 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Scheduled to take place on Pickwick Lake …

MUSCLE SHOALS-I am formally announcing my candidacy for the Muscle Shoals City Council, Place 5.  4 years ago I campaigned for an opportunity to represent the citizens of my hometown …

MONTGOMERY-Seeing white-tailed deer is an exciting occurrence for sure, but when that deer is a color we do not frequently see, it is a sight to behold. Color variations are …

MONTGOMERY-As Alabama’s tourism partners begin to welcome back visitors, we’ll help you stay informed of measures to protect your health and peace of mind while traveling in Sweet Home Alabama. …

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $17 million to provide relief for Alabamians who faced unemployment and economic difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The Community …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama Board of Trustees today voted to approve the restoration of the Harrison Fountain at the Harrison Entrance of campus as part of its …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $1.5 billion in COVID-19 related unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is paying benefits under all three programs covered in the …

BIRMINGHAM – Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) released the following statement this evening after the Senate approved legislation to reform the Paycheck Protection Program, an emergency small business loan program included in …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of May 24-30, 2020. 21,335 initial claims were filed either online or by …

FLORENCE-On Thursday, June 4 Florence announced the recipients of the Florence First:  A Local Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. “We are very grateful to offer this needed assistance to our …

MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host the 2020 Shoals Student of the Year Banquet in the form of a drive-through ceremony Monday, June 15, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. on …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form has been developed for the public to submit for reimbursement for expenses incurred from the Coronavirus …

FLORENCE-Beginning Thursday morning, June 4th, North Alabama Medical Center will allow one support person during specific visiting hours.   Since March 20th, NAMC has been operating under a zero-visitor protocol. Please …

ATHENS-It’s that wonderful time of the year again and we are excited to welcome you back to Athens Saturday Market. Beginning June 6th, come down to the market at 409 …

  FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has released its inaugural North Alabama Online Annual Report that highlights the tremendous growth in online education at UNA and features several …