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THE SHOALS-The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has opened its annual photo contest after a two-year hiatus – and there are new twists. “We’ve had so many great entries in …

MONTGOMERY-Every student across Alabama deserves the resources they need to thrive in the classroom. Breakfast is an essential school supply that helps improve student learning and behavior and reduces absenteeism. …

FLORENCE-On February 22, 2026, at around 1:20 a.m., the Florence Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired near the intersection of Huntsville Road and Richards Street. Upon arrival, …

LAWRENCE COUNTY-On February 21st, 2026, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a suicidal person with a gun in Lawrence County. When Deputies arrived, they approached a manufactured home whereas …

FLORENCE-The Florence Police Department is currently investigating an overnight shooting. Huntsville Road and North Richards Street are closed while detectives process the scene. We are asking anyone with information on …

NORTH ALABAMA-With over 100 miles of trails, Land Trust of North Alabama offers plenty of spaces to relax, exercise, and connect with nature. Our public nature preserves are open from …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a video message inviting Alabama high school students to take part in a national civics and American history competition as the nation prepares …

DECATUR– Get ready for high-flying stunts, flawless routines, and non-stop energy at the 2026 SSAC Competitive Cheer Championship, coming to the Kelley Gymnasium at Calhoun Community College on March 6-7, …

CHICAGO, IL-HealthDay reports, “Intermittent fasting seems to yield little to no difference in weight loss or quality of life for adults with overweight or obesity, according to a review.” Investigators …

FLORENCE-The City of Florence Tree Commission and the Florence Beautification Board proudly host the 29th Annual Urban Forestry and Horticulture Conference on Friday, March 6, 2026. Information presented by experts …

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locations across the state. Each …

MONTGOMERY – Apolitical announced this week that the Office of Education and Workforce Statistics has been selected as Alabama’s featured winner in 50 States, 50 Breakthroughs, a national recognition highlighting innovative …

This is a letter in it’s entirety that Republican Ken McFeeter sent to the ALGOP regarding their decision not to look into Tuberville’s residency dispute: Please let this letter/email serve …

When we think of where plants come from, we normally picture seeds: acorns dropping from oak trees or dandelion seeds floating on the breeze. But plants actually existed long before …

PHIL CAMPBELL  – Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) will host the 2026 Miss Northwest Shoals Scholarship Competition, a preliminary event to Miss Alabama, on the Phil Campbell campus organized by …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP joins the nation in mourning the passing of the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., a towering figure in the modern Civil Rights Movement …

MUSCLE SHOALS-On February 18, 2026 at approximately 2:55PM the Muscle Police Department was notified of a Bomb Threat at Muscle Shoals Middle School. The threat was called in directly to …

DANVILLE, AL-On February 11, 2026, a Deputy Sheriff with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Phillip Todd Burgess, near the …

“Mardi Gras” translates literally from French as “Fat Tuesday,” a fitting name that captures both the colorful indulgence and the timing of this famous celebration. “Fat” refers to the rich, indulgent …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-TVA has taken steps to make its lands attractive to avian life as part of its environmental stewardship. As a result, many of TVA’s developed and undeveloped lands have …