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LEE COUNTY, MS – On July 3, 2019, Parkway maintenance employees reported a vehicle in the woods near mile marker 258 on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Rangers responded to the …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday provided an update for Alabama’s workforce development efforts. The governor, through her ‘Strong Start, Strong Finish’ initiative, has made improving Alabama’s education system a top …

 TUPELO, MS– We celebrate Independence Day as a time when friends and family gather together to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence by our forefathers. While we commemorate …

SAVANNAH, TN/MUSCLE SHOALS – The Tennessee Valley Authority is reopening sections of recreation facilities at Pickwick Dam that were damaged during February floods just in time for the Independence Day …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama and the Office of Alumni Relations invite the community to enjoy an evening of music during the annual W.C. Handy Festival. The free …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday provided an update on the preparation efforts for the 2020 Census. With the 2020 Census drawing closer, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs …

MONTGOMERY-While birders rejoice the return of bird song in spring, there is a less appreciated chorus in the air this time of year as well. Frogs and toads are also …

 MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, has opened its 2020 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature. Historic sites meeting the eligibility can submit applications …

FLORENCE—An open community meeting on the proposed Tennessee RiverLine will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 18, in the Singing River Room at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa.   Organizers …

TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the …

FLORENCE – The Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion will open on the University of North Alabama campus this fall, and it ushers in the opportunity for all UNA students to feel …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) recently announced the next step in the procurement process for new prisons with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Participation in …

 SHEFFIELD– Bank Independent will kick off its sixth annual School Share drive on July 8 to collect supplies for local children. From July 8 through July 26, school supplies can …

 MONTGOMERY-Doves are seen throughout Alabama year around. There are four species of dove commonly found in the state, mourning dove, white-winged dove, rock dove, and Eurasian collared-dove. The rock dove …

MONTGOMERY-Each year on June 27, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins its partners in observing National HIV Testing Day. On this day, ADPH especially wants to raise awareness …

MONTGOMERY-Chancellor Jimmy Baker of the Alabama Community College System issued a statement regarding the vote of no confidence against Northwest Shoals Dr. Glenda Colagross that was taken by the staff …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Trade and Industry Development, a leading publication dedicated to site selection for business, named three Alabama projects as winners of its top 2019 …

FLORENCE-The Muscle Shoals All Stars will play the headlining show at the Vancouver Island MusicFest in Courtenay, British Columbia on July 13th. Before leaving for Canada, the band will premier …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Nathan Lindsay is joining the Governor’s Office as Director of Appointments. The Appointments Office supports Governor Ivey in meeting her major obligation to …

 FLORENCE-Mayor Steve Holt and City of Florence Council Members invite you to the “Spirit of Freedom Celebration” on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in McFarland Park. This patriotic celebration will include …