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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 …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama’s 15th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items is July 17-19. This marks the third time the annual tax holiday will take place on the third weekend of July. From …

FLORENCE  – The University of North Alabama has been approved to offer two doctoral programs. Beginning in Spring 2021, the College of Business will offer the Executive Doctor of Business …

 ATLANTA, GA-Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks. It is possible that a person can …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor is providing a listing of common issues regarding unemployment compensation claims, along with some common mistakes claimants make when filing their claims.   …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will be test optional for the Fall of 2021 for students who may have faced difficulties in taking the ACT and SAT standardized …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-The lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) isn’t a handsome fish. It looks like what it is: primeval. Evolutionarily ancient, its body is comprised of bony plates, giving it a lumpy, …

KNOXVILLE, TN-The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Monday that an Environmental Assessment determined a Finding of No Significant Impact that will green light most local power companies across the Tennessee Valley …

A noose was found in the garage stall of Black driver Bubba Wallace at the NASCAR race in Alabama on Sunday, less than two weeks after he successfully pushed the stock car racing series to ban the Confederate …

  ATLANTA, GA-As communities and businesses are opening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and a bipartisan group of his colleagues today introduced legislation designed to strengthen telemedicine programs in Alabama and across the U.S. The legislation directs …