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FLORENCE-On February 3, 2026, at approximately 1:00pm, Florence Police Department detectives with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted a search warrant at 173 Cox Creek Parkway; Ichiban. The …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday continued her crackdown on criminals and again called for the passage of public safety legislation which increases penalties for eluding law enforcement. The governor …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is pleased to announce the return of Art Adventures at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Join us at Southall House at KD this Spring for …

FLORENCE-The volunteer bakers from Chloe’s Fund have worked their magic again; delectable treats and surprise goodies will be available at the BE MY VALENTINE BAKE SALE on Saturday, February 14 …

MONTGOMERY – When an individual goes missing, swift coordination and clear communication can make all the difference. In recognition of National Missing Persons Day on Feb. 3, the Alabama Law …

HUNTSVILLE — On Friday, January 30 Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) hosted the second annual AUKUS defense industry event at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, bringing together …

MONTGOMERY-This past summer, I experienced a treat I didn’t expect would happen again in my lifetime. A covey of bobwhite quail made their summer home in the acreage around our …

FLORENCE-Please join the celebration of Arbor Week at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library on February 5 at 10:00 AM. Dale Dickens will speak on, Arbor Week Accolades: Recognizing Florence’s tree successes–honoring …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ace has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ace’s …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-Pryor Field Airport Authority is proud to announce the official launch of its yearlong 85th anniversary celebration in 2026, honoring the airport’s rich history, community impact, and continued growth. …

MONTGOMERY-2025 was a historic year for economic development across Alabama, and all of the strategic pieces are in place to continue building on that success in the new year. The …

COLBERT COUNTY-This month’s edition of What’s Happening In Colbert County  is full of local highlights, including a wide variety of Valentine’s Day events across Colbert County. There are plenty of …

SHEFFIELD-Join us for a spring evening with Lenny Leblanc, a Muscle Shoals original, and his band on Thursday, March 12 at the Ritz Theatre. The show begins at 7 pm …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-Kong Ngundeng Pal, 26, a citizen of Beirut, Lebanon, was arrested following an investigation into the electronic solicitation of a child. On or about January 20, 2026, a Limestone …

THE SHOALS-Economic development is a long game. The decisions made today—often quietly and behind the scenes—can take years to fully materialize. Rarely do economic development efforts produce immediate results. Instead, …

 PHIL CAMPBELL-Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) marked a milestone in its nursing program Wednesday afternoon (1/28) with its first Nursing Apprenticeship Signing Day on the Phil Campbell campus. The college …

MONTGOMERY – Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in December 2025, there were 86,959 job ads posted in Alabama, representing a …

ATHENS-A weeklong Millstone Project investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Athens man on charges related to the electronic solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a child …

CHICAGO, IL–Infectious Disease Advisor (1/27, Khaja) reports a study found that “millions of COVID-19-associated illnesses and outpatient visits as well as thousands of hospitalizations and deaths continued to occur annually in …

FLORENCE – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) has announced it has become the first hospital in the Shoals region—and only the sixth in the state of Alabama—to acquire and utilize …