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TUPELO, MS – Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the Parkway Visitor …

 MONTGOMERY-The more time you spend outdoors, the more likely you are to eventually encounter a wild animal that appears to be in need of rescue. If you discover wildlife that …

 MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL– Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host a Special Open Registration on August 1, 2, and 3. Fall semester classes begin on Thursday, August 15. According …

FLORENCE-For the fourth year in a row, Florence-Lauderdale Tourism has hosted the High School World Finals at McFarland Park in partnership with The Bass Federation. Economic impact figures now tabulated …

 FLORENCE – Dr. Pat Sanders, a professor in the Department of Communications on the University of North Alabama campus, has been named the District 2 Representative for the Broadcast Education …

 MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL), and the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Workforce Development Division, through the Alabama Career Center System, is assisting Lockheed Martin in finding qualified applicants for its Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama will have its first summer commencement Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. in Flowers Hall. The speaker for this event is Dr. Peggy …

TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the …

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) has joined a bipartisan group of senators in sending letters to President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama set five new economic records in June, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today.  June’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.5%, setting a new record low, beating the …

FLORENCE—Mayor Steve Holt announced today that the City of Florence will be accepting nominations for the 2019 Walk of Honor Inductees.  The public is invited to make nominations.  The Walk …

MONTGOMERY-As extreme heat and oppressively high humidity envelop many parts of the nation, the Alabama Department of Public Health reminds the public to always exercise caution on dangerously hot summer …

FLORENCE-Adventech, Inc officially opened its Shoals Industrial Park manufacturing facility in an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. Adventech CEO Ron Ballman and staff welcomed officials and visitors and …

 FLORENCE– University of North Alabama students participating in the study abroad program through the Centre for British Studies had a unique experience as part of the research and learning. They …

FLORENCE – The Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions on the University of North Alabama campus has been awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration Health Workforce grant which …

  SHEFFIELD– Bank Independent kicked offits sixth annual School Share drive on July 8 to collect supplies for local children. From July 8 through July 26, school supplies can be …

 MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) annually updates fish consumption advisories based on data collected the preceding fall by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).   ADEM, Tennessee …

FLORENCE-Mayor Holt is pleased to announce that seven new brick and mortar businesses received their business license during June, 2019.  The business list includes a manufacturer, retail store, transportation provider, …

 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, has selected the City of Gadsden, in Etowah County, …

WASHINGTON – Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and Alabama’s vital role in making the mission a success. …