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HUNTSVILLE – North Alabama’s largest 5K race is going virtual for 2020. The annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 5K has boasted a sell-out crowd of 6,500 runners in recent years, and …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Ivey issues a call to action to Alabamians to wear a face covering when in public and in close contact with other people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama’s current …

Please be aware that gift cards cannot be used, accepted or purchased during the blackout period (August 2 – 11) while we transition to a new online camping reservation system …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of July 26 – August 1, 2020. 11,692 initial claims were filed either …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each fall. A simple hunting …

MONTGOMERY–Clarification to news release https://www.uab.edu/news/campus/item/11461-adph-uab-evolving-campus-entry-efforts-with-launch-of-multifunctional-guidesafetm-platform It  should be emphasized that not all Alabama colleges and universities require students to be tested for COVID-19 prior to campus arrival. GuideSafe™ Entry Testing …

ATLANTA, GA-Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. You can visit parks, trails, campgrounds, and open spaces as a way to …

KNOXVILLE, TN ― The Tennessee Valley Authority reported $7.4 billion in total operating revenues on more than 108 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the nine months ended June 30, …

  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 …