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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW) is pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved application for reporting new hires. While many features of the current …

CHICAGO, IL -The Washington Post (12/2, Sima) reports that researchers earlier this year reported “that the shingles vaccine cuts the risk of developing dementia by 20% over a seven-year period.” …

FLORENCE-Show your creative side by decorating your bicycle with lights, ornaments, ribbon, tinsel and other festive items! Join us for Florence-Lauderdale Public Library’s 6th Annual Holiday Bike Parade. The Holiday …

FLORENCE-Throughout the year, our Santa Paws Christmas Market Coordinator scours various fairs and antiques shops looking for unique items of interest to be included in our Annual Santa Paws Christmas …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is excited to announce the Junior Museum Program, a hands-on educational opportunity for students ages 14-18. Led by museum professionals Ana Peeples and Michael Asher, the …

PHIL CAMPBELL -Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) Patriots Athletics announced Monday (12/1) that Jamie Jeffreys has resigned from his position as head women’s flag football coach. “I am deeply appreciative …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama will reach a major early-literacy milestone this December as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library surpasses two million books mailed to children across the …

UPDATE: The previous charges against Peyton Watkins will be nolle prosed (dropped by the prosecutor) and he will now be charged with the following; 2 Counts of Assault in the …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-The 2026 Democratic candidate qualifying dates have been set by the Lauderdale County Democratic Executive Committee to begin on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and end on …

FLORENCE-On November 29, 2025, at around 6:55pm, officers with the Florence Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the parking lot of Olive Garden, located at …

Every teacher has rolled their eyes at the “my dog ate my homework” excuse, but it really happened to one of America’s most revered authors. In 1936, John Steinbeck’s dog …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-Ten years ago, with a barge and a dream to keep the region’s waters clean, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful was born. Many partners made it happen. “If all of …

AUBURN UNIVERSITY— Roses often carry a reputation for being difficult or high maintenance. However, with proper planning and ongoing maintenance, they can thrive. Bethany O’Rear, a home horticulture agent with …

MADISON COUNTY-At approximately 0500 hours on November 27, 2025, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units were dispatched to the 200 block of Keva Street in Meridianville, in reference to a …

MONTGOMERY-An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one will be more excited about this achievement …

CULLMAN-On the evening of November 25, 2025, Cullman Police Department Investigators arrested Sara Baker, of Cullman. Cullman Police say local attorney Sara Baker of Cullman is facing a long list …

ATHENS – On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m., everyone is invited to sip and shop in downtown Athens to celebrate the holiday season. Now in its …

FLORENCE– The Department of Entertainment Industry program at the University of North Alabama has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools in an announcement by the publication. “Being named …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday, as boots hit the ground for Operation Iron Ruck this morning, offered her strong support for the annual march, an effort led by …

MONTGOMERY – Fresh off proclaiming Saturday, November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging strong Alabama participation in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2026 National Small Business Week …