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TENNESSEE VALLEY-Any nature lover can tell you there’s no more peaceful or beautiful pursuit than birdwatching—and the Tennessee Valley boasts beautiful avian views. TVA has taken steps to make its …

FLORENCE– Kilby Laboratory School, on the University of North Alabama campus, has received a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated, a TVA retiree …

FLORENCE-Archaeological stewardship is a historic preservation movement that is focused on the protection of archaeological sites for future generations. While historic buildings are threatened with removal, alteration, and neglect, archaeological …

MONTGOMERY-February 1 marks the beginning of fishing season for 22 of Alabama’s 23 State-owned Public Fishing Lakes. Located throughout the state, these lakes are noted for their quality fishing for …

  MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that $7 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various local …

BIRMINGHAM – Huntsville Hospital Health System and University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System have agreed to a partnership that seeks to expand health insurance options for seniors and others with …

January 28-29 – U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today announced his local staff members will host a series of workshops across Alabama to assist students and their families fill out the …

  TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beak Knows Best,” a Junior Ranger program on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 10 am at …

FLORENCE – On Monday, Jan. 20, the University of North Alabama campus and Shoals community are invited to UNA for two events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who …

MONTGOMERY – Alabamians who received unemployment compensation benefits in 2019 can now view and download their form 1099-G online at www.labor.alabama.gov. The Form 1099-G details how much unemployment compensation claimants received during …

FLORENCE-Mayor Holt is pleased to announce that nine (9) new brick and mortar businesses received their business licenses during the month of December, 2019.  The list includes an array of …

KNOXVILLE, TN ― The Tennessee Valley Authority has named Jeannette Mills its newest Executive Vice President and Chief External Relations Officer, effective Feb. 3. In her role, she will lead …

WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer urging him to reconsider Airbus tariffs that would impact the component facilities located …

MONTGOMERY-During January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) wants to remind Alabamians that cervical cancer is over 90 percent preventable. With improved education, access to …

FLORENCE-Florence City Schools, Superintendent Dr. Jimmy Shaw will be hosting the 2019-2020 State of the Schools Address on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence. …

Even after New Year’s celebrations have died down, the beginning of the year is a time to reflect on the past and set goals for the year to come. I’m …

SHEFFIELD-What began as meager side thoughts into how to fulfill the wishes of my mother, quickly became a blessing and honor that is turning into a yearly quest to raise …

MONTGOMERY-The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its first quarterly meeting of 2020 on Thursday, February 6, at the Richard Beard Building, Agriculture and …

GADSDEN – Workers of Inteva Products, Gadsden, who were engaged in activities related to the production of sunroofs may be eligible for benefits under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of …

TUPELO, MS – The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10 am until 3 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020. …