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  President Donald Trump said he will travel to Alabama on Friday, March 8 to visit with the victims of the devastating tornado that killed at least 23 people in …

 MONTGOMERY – Following tonight’s (Monday, March 5)adjournment of the Alabama Legislature, Governor Kay Ivey called a Special Session to tackle Alabama’s ongoing infrastructure issues. The Special Session will be focused on legislation …

FLORENCE –The University of North Alabama will host a Grad Expo for spring 2019 graduates, March 11, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and again March 12, from 10  a.m. – …

MONTGOMERY-Each year, K-12 students from across the country can enter their artwork in the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest. The contest requires student artists to depict a state fish. Prizes …

THE SHOALS-President and Mrs. Kitts wanted to demonstrate their commitment to the UNA Foundation by making the first gift on UNA Giving Day. Dr. Kitts commented, “Dena and I were …

FLORENCE – On Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m., the four-time Grammy winning ensemble, Eighth Blackbird performs at Norton Auditorium in a free concert. Over the course of more than two decades, …

TUSCUMBIA-Writers to Readers at the Helen Keller Public Library continues Sunday, March 10 in Tuscumbia with award-winning poets Jason McCall and Harry Moore. The free program begins at 2:00 p.m. …

 TUSCUMBIA-Buckskin to Broadcloth: The Changing Tide of Trade & Culture will be on display March 10 through May 10 at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511, N. Water St., …

 FLORENCE – University of North Alabama students Nathan Brooks (Lambda Sigma Phi) and Madison Ball (Delta Chi) placed second in the Order of Omega Case Study Competition at the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference …

 FLORENCE– Grammy Award winner and University of North Alabama alumnus John Paul White, ’99, will host an album release show at the Shoals Theatre, Friday, April 12 at 8 p.m. The …

 SHEFFIELD-Sheffield Public Library and U.S. Marine, Sergeant Fred Grossi, a Purple Heart recipient, invite you to attend an evening with Craig and Fred to hear the story of how in …

 HOHENWALD, TN – The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen Saturday, March 16, 2019. Spring hours of operation will be Fridays from noon to …

 MONTGOMERY-State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris cautions the public to avoid using any untested, unregulated and potentially dangerous products. Falling into this category is CBD (cannabidiol), a nonpsychoactive compound derived …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday released the Rebuild Alabama bill. The bill will be filed in the Alabama Legislature by Representative Bill Poole ahead of the 2019 Regular Session, …

 MONTGOMERY – New debit cards will be mailed out to all unemployment compensation recipients in March 2019, due to the Department changing service providers.  All recipients currently using a debit …

 MONTGOMERY-Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins its partners in announcing the kickoff of the 2019 season of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge. The 100 Alabama Miles Challenge is a …

TUPELO, MS – “Overall, during 2018, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits above the 2017 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “In 2018, 6.4 …

FLORENCE-The Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter would like to invite you to join its amazing team of volunteers who assist with the maintenance and overall preservation of the animals in our community. …

  SHEFFIELD-Deanna Sledge has accepted a promotion to Sales Officer with Bank Independent. Sledge began her career with Bank Independent as part of the Loan Operations team in 2008.  After her …

 MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of  Public Health (ADPH) urges the public to take precautionary measures to avoid indoor air quality problems as they repair their storm-damaged homes and buildings following recent …