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FLORENCE– The George S. Lindsey UNA Film Festival is pleased to announce actress, speaker and author Nancy Stafford will make a special guest appearance at this year’s film festival, Feb. 28 …

 MUSCLE SHOALS– Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will feature an I HAVE A DREAM Unity Celebration on the Shoals campus to commemorate February as Black History Month. Tuesday, February 5th, the NW-SCC Cultural …

FRANKLIN, TN-The National Park Service (NPS) has extended the comment period for civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development. The Stephens Valley development will be built …

 MONTGOMERY– The Alabama Association of School Boards announces its 8th annual statewide student video contest, with an all-new theme: “Road to Success.” The contest allows entries from Alabama’s public school …

TUSCUMBIA-The Alabama Music Hall of Fame will host three events featuring accomplished Black artists and educators.   The Star Player exhibit returns on February 12th at 2:30 pm at the …

As we reflect on the ending of yet another year, and step out into the new one, we here at the Alabama Department of Labor are thankful to begin 2019 …

 ATHENS  – Athens Main Street’s 2019 Chocolate Walk is only three days away, Saturday, February 2 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Chocolate Walk Tickets may be sold out, but everyone can enjoy …

 MONTGOMERY-February 1 marks the beginning of fishing season for 21 of Alabama’s 23 State-owned Public Fishing Lakes. Located throughout the state, these lakes are noted for their quality fishing for …

 FLORENCE-With your help in 2018, Chloe’s Fund gave medical care and saved the lives of hundreds of Florence Lauderdale Shelter animals in need; more than $37,000 in medical bills were …

Multi-Course Wine Dinner to Feature Nationally-Recognized Chefs and Vintners FLORENCE– Each year the promoters of Florence Wine Fest challenge themselves to offer original and captivating experiences to festival attendees. This year that …

 SHEFFIELD-On February 11, Bank Independent will kick off its sixth annual Shelter Share drive to benefit local animal shelters.  All locations of the Bank will serve as donation points for …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, February 2, 2019, as the second of the 2018-19 hunting season’s Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. On that …

FLORENCE-Florence welcomed a new fast-casual taco restaurant on Monday, January 28, 2019. After months of anticipation from the community, and meticulous planning and preparation by restaurateurs, Cindy and Rick Story, …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-Old Man Winter’s frigid temperatures might bring life to a grinding halt for some. But for the Tennessee Valley Authority, cold days make ideal conditions to generate efficient, low-cost …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 3:00 p.m. Monday for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential winter weather. The National Weather Service has …

 TUPELO, MS-On January 29, 2018, a traveler advisory will be in effect for the entire length of the Natchez Trace Parkway from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN.  A Winter Weather Advisory …

 ALEA Urges Motorists to Drive with Extreme Caution    MONTGOMERY – With a mix of wintry precipitation forecasted this week in Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists who must …

FLORENCE-On Wednesday, Feb. 6, Porcelain Hill will be returning to The Z (416 N. Court St., Florence) to rock the house with special guests Flux.  Porcelain Hill is a high …

MONTGOMERY-The White House on Friday announced a short-term agreement to end the 35-day partial shutdown of the federal government. Alabama Arise executive director Robyn Hyden issued the following statement in …

 HUNTSVILLE – Governor Kay Ivey joined members of the Blue Origin team to celebrate the official groundbreaking for its world-class rocket engine production facility on Friday in Huntsville. The plant will …