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MONTGOMERY – Summer’s unofficial kickoff is just days away, and ALEA Troopers urge motorists and boaters to make safety a top priority. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Memorial Day weekend is …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.), a member of both the Senate Health and Banking Committees, today introduced legislation to encourage businesses to build medical equipment in America. In recent …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Ivey issued a statement regarding the Alabama Legislature’s support of her Executive Amendment to SB161.  “I commend the Alabama Legislature for their cooperation by supporting my Executive Amendment to …

COLBERT COUNTY-The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the Cities of Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia, Alabama (the “Authority”) approved the purchase of the Cherokee Industrial Landfill and adjourning acreage in …

MONTGOMERY-National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is May 17-23, 2020. The first EMS Week was designated by proclamation in November 1974, by President Gerald Ford. The National Association of Emergency …

ATHENS-On Tuesday, May 19 Athens City Council President Frank Travis wanted to let the public know about free COVID-19 testing either drive-through or walk up.  The testing will take place …

MONTGOMERY – On May 13, 2020 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation designating May as “Older Americans Month” in the state of Alabama. “Each year, more and more older …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-On May 18, 2020, TVA celebrated its 87th anniversary. Read more about how recreational opportunities in the seven state region have evolved since the early days of TVA. May …

SPRING HILL, TN-General Motors teams with TVA to power its Spring Hill manufacturing plant with solar energy. When General Motors dreams, it dreams big. And it envisions a future where …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced 23 Alabama students have earned an offer of appointment to a United States military service academy, after having been nominated by Senator Jones last fall. To …

Proposals Submitted by Developer Teams Opened by the Alabama Department of Corrections   MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) today announced proposal submissions in response to …

MONTGOMERY-Those who love to explore nature have another opportunity with the opening of the new trail at Joe Wheeler State Park in northwest Alabama. The name of the new 8-mile …

WASHINGTON, DC-On Friday, May 15, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to express his opposition to the Heroes Act. His statement was as …

THE SHOALS – Due to the existing situation of the COVID-19 virus and the Governor’s Safer at Home Order, the Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Sheffield, and Florence Parks and Recreation Departments are …

FLORENCE-Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Florence Police Department decided to forego their in person officer memorial and awards ceremony for National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Instead, we have …

FLORENCE-Monday Night at the e-Theater is seeking original plays of any length for a new play reading series. Casts may be any size up to eight (8), however, smaller casts …

FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will be starting curbside service beginning Monday, May 18, at 12:00 pm. Curbside service will allow library patrons to once again have access to the physical …

SHEFFIELD-We have had numerous inquiries posed to our healthcare leaders regarding their perspective in reopening activities in northwest Alabama. While there is reason to be optimistic, there is also reason …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement in response to the passage of SB161, the FY 2020 General Fund supplemental appropriations bill that would appropriate federal CARES …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of May 3 – May 9, 2020.   26,666 initial claims were filed …