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FLORENCE-Just what is a “bottle tree”? As its name implies, it’s a tree – either tall or short – which literally has glass bottles attached to its limbs.  Such trees …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act. One of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session, the new law provides the strongest legal protection …

ATHENS-At approximately midnight on Wednesday, deputies with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 18000 block of Highway 99 in reference to a reported home invasion with shots fired. …

GADSDEN-The Etowah Public Shooting Range is closed until fall for renovations, but it will be well worth the wait. The range near Gadsden, operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation …

FLORENCE-After 4 days of trial, a Lauderdale County jury found Melissa Allison guilty of domestic violence 2nd degree- assault 2nd degree, domestic violence 2nd degree-criminal mischief 1st degree, and leaving …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the formal establishment of the Technology Quality Assurance Board (TQAB) to ensure the responsible, secure and effective deployment of emerging technologies across Alabama …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is happy to announce another of our Storytime at the Museum series. Our Museum Educator is inviting families of ALL ages, with children’s literature focusing on the Chickasaw …

MUSCLE SHOALS– North Alabama Shoals Hospital has launched its robotic-assisted surgery program with the implementation of the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Xi System, completing its first robotic-assisted general surgery procedure …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall urges Alabamians to use extreme caution when using online dating platforms. Bad actors do exist on these sites looking to exploit the lonely and vulnerable …

FLORENCE-On January 19, 2026, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office was notified that multiple storage units had been burglarized and property stolen at I-Self Storage at 4121 Florence Boulevard. During the …

FLORENCE-Join us for a night of poetry at Florence Art & Museums’ Open Mic Night, happening on Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30 pm at Southall House, 209 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence. …

SHEFFIELD-Colbert County Tourism will welcome Muscle Shoals original Lenny LeBlanc to the historic Ritz Theatre on Thursday, March 12, for the only local show he will perform this year. The …

FLORENCE-The deadline for entry in Artistic Renderings of Youth is March 13. This is a juried exhibit of artwork open to 7th through 12th grade students from Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties. …

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America by authorizing the creation of a special …

MONTGOMERY – On Tuesday, February 10 Safer Internet Day, was noted by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging parents, caregivers, educators and communities to take proactive steps to …

On February 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment prohibited states from disenfranchising voters “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Twenty-two days later, Mississippi politician and minister Hiram Rhodes …

FLORENCE-After a season of meaningful collaboration and enthusiastic community support, Maestro Ethan Lolley has accepted his appointment as Lecturer of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities at UNA, alongside his …

CHICAGO, IL-The New York Times reports a study “provides evidence of cognitive benefits from coffee and tea – if it’s caffeinated and consumed in moderation: two to three cups of …

MONTGOMERY-Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of , 51, of Toney, for capital murder. Tolbert was convicted in the Madison County …

MONTGOMERY — Alabamians will have an opportunity to prepare for severe weather while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, …