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MONTGOMERY-Sleep-related infant deaths are still a major problem in Alabama. Of the 449 babies who tragically died in 2023, 89 are counted as a Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDs). The …

The act of high-fiving a friend in celebration may seem like it’s been around forever, but in fact, the gesture originated even more recently than cellphones or email. Lacking any …

CHICAGO, IL-It has been reported a study suggests that “a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a role in memory and attention.” For the …

MUSCLE SHOALS-Detectives and Patrol Officers with the Muscle Shoals Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 100 block of Williams St at approximately 8:15PM on Saturday, October …

MONTGOMERY – This Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19–25, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging families across the state to help young drivers build safer habits from …

GUNTERSVILLE-The top bass anglers in the nation converged on Lake Guntersville last week to showcase what is arguably the best bass fishing lake in the nation. After three days of …

FLORENCE-As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, history offers us an opportunity to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine the future together. In partnership with NxtLevel, The Florence Arts …

HOMEWOOD  — Eric Ferrell, president of Alabama Outdoors, has been named the Silver Alabama Retailer of the Year by the Alabama Retail Association. Founded in 1975, Alabama Outdoors has grown …

SHEFFIELD – A tribute to Muscle Shoals music is set for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield. The concert will bring together nationally known performers, local …

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the launch of the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department was officially unveiled during …

MONTGOMERY-The Ninth Annual “Share Your Smile with Alabama” photo contest, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Oral Health Office, seeks to promote oral health by featuring photographs …

WASHINGTON DC-On May 3, 2018, I stood in a warehouse at Tombigbee Electric Cooperative in Hamilton, Alabama, alongside Governor Kay Ivey and then–Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, to announce to …

THE SHOALS-As we move through the heart of the fall season, it’s essential to be aware of a risk that increases this time of year: deer-related vehicle collisions. These accidents …

FLORENCE-Cramer Children’s Center is proud to announce the selection of its inaugural Cramer’s Young Advisory Circle (CYAC), a new volunteer leadership group composed of young professionals from across northwest Alabama …

DECATUR- The Alabama Bass Trail Team Series Championship, presented by Phoenix Boats, will award $50,000 to the winning team at its highly anticipated NO entry fee event scheduled for October 17–18, …

CHICAGO, IL-The AMA reports a study found that “alcohol-induced deaths nearly doubled in the United States from 1999 to 2024.” The researchers analyzed “yearly and monthly data, taken from the …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On 10/14/2025 deputies arrested Pamela Faye Rich, 46, Tuscumbia and Shane Duane Staggs, 44, Tuscumbia after they were intercepted attempting to sale stolen merchandise from a storage unit in …

MONTGOMERY-As Alabama and the rest of the nation prepare for the winter months, health leaders are urging individuals to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses through vaccination. The Alabama Department of …

HUNTSVILLE — In appreciation of the many North Alabamians affected during the current federal furlough, the Land Trust of North Alabama is offering support to those affected by providing up …

NORTH COURTLAND — The Alabama Department of Workforce is partnering with Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer (IPP), the R.A. Hubbard Community Center, LPL Solar, CSS Solar LLC, First …