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MONTGOMERY-Governor Ivey sends a message to all citizens of Alabama prior to this 4th of July. My fellow Alabamians: In a few days, America will celebrate her 244th birthday.  Traditionally, …

DECATUR-A special shopping experience, featuring the best vendors from Alabama, as well as artisans and makers from nearly 20 other states, returns to North Alabama the third weekend in July. …

MONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks. However, all too often the festivities turn tragic on the state’s …

  TENNESSEE VALLEY-The Tennessee Valley Authority is the first utility in the southeast U.S. to launch virtual home energy evaluations, enabling residents across its seven-state region to benefit from money-saving …

ATLANTA, GA-Cloth face coverings are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the cloth …

As of June 30, 2020, here’s the status of Alabama’s counties: Low Risk (Green) Category [5]: Colbert, Crenshaw, Geneva, Hale, Lowndes Moderate Risk (Yellow) Category [19]: Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Choctaw, Clay, Dale, …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-The City of Huntsville has donated 700 acres to the Land Trust of North Alabama preserving an extraordinary conservation area in Limestone County. This partnership with the City of …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones has joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing a bill to help Alabama schools and colleges cover the costs of protecting students and …

FLORENCE—With coronavirus guidelines putting school field trips in doubt, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is offering grants to help teachers and destination sites connect online. “As a result of …

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today called for the U.S. Senate to take action on his legislation to incentivize Alabama and other non-expansion states to expand Medicaid. Last night, …

FLORENCE – Una, the beloved female mascot of the University of North Alabama, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning after a brief illness at the George M. Carroll Lion Habitat on …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has released its plan for the return to campus by students, faculty, and staff. The 20-page document, the COVID-19 Recovery Guidance Plan, developed …

  MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor announced today that the state will begin offering Extended Benefits (EB) for those who qualify and have exhausted previous benefits. This is a separate …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $30 million of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) money to be used to establish COVID-19 testing and safety …

Washington, D.C. —Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt, (AL-04) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court decision in June Medical Services V. Russo. “To say this decision by the …

MONTGOMERY – In a continued effort to enhance recycling and economic growth, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management recently announced it has awarded more than $1.4 million in recycling grants …

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 …