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TUPELO, MS –  “In October 2018, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits below the 2017 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, …

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) officials are hopeful a new state tuition reimbursement program will encourage more volunteers to earn their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification at the …

When a magnitude 4.4 earthquake rumbled across east Tennessee on December 12, 2018, near Watts Bar Nuclear Plant and Watts Bar Dam, TVA safety and inspection teams leapt into action, …

FLORENCE– Mayor Holt is pleased to announce that twelve new brick- and-mortar businesses received their business license during November, 2018. This diverse list of businesses includes a dental office, spa, …

FLORENCE  –     The University of North Alabama Department of Music will host the UNA Honor Orchestra Festival, Jan. 11 and 12, 2019. This event, in its fifth year, will bring together …

TUPELO, MS – Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) on Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19 at the Blackbelt Overlook (milepost …

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $1.5 million in grants to improve recreational facilities in 10 Alabama communities. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, range from …

 TUPELO, MS – Early on Monday, December 17, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) Rangers conducted early morning traffic safety checkpoints around the Tupelo area. This checkpoint was designed to remove impaired drivers, …

 FLORENCE – Graduating seniors Alexander James Gould of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Abigail Michelle Sides of Sheffield, Alabama were the recipients of the coveted Keller Key during fall commencement this past Saturday, Dec. 15, at Flowers Hall on …

 THE SHOALS-There are many silent stories resting in our cemeteries of military men and women that served with distinction and whose forgotten stories need to be brought to life in …

MONTGOMERY-There are still a few openings for the youth trapping workshops offered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The workshops are free, but registration is required.  Youth Trapping Workshops Recommended …

FLORENCE– The University of North Alabama and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) are forging a partnership, with nursing students and Alabama reaping the rewards.   Officials with UNA and …

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey launched the year of Alabama’s bicentennial at the Alabama State Capitol on Friday, saying it will be a year to celebrate and educate. “We have an opportunity …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $166,175 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that total, $80,821 was donated …

 FLORENCE-Mayor Steve Holt is pleased to announce that the connection between the section of the road bounded by the Target Shopping Center and Sam’s Club Shopping Center has been opened. …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Career Center System, in cooperation with the Alabama Community College System, AIDT, the Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (SWAPTE), and the Rapid Response Team …

 MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the award of grants totaling $3.1 million for programs that help low-income residents take steps to secure gainful employment and improve their quality of life. The …

FLORENCE – Officials with the University of North Alabama are celebrating thanks to larger than expected Winter Session enrollment numbers and overwhelming student response. Initially expected to bring in 250-300 students, …

AUBURN – The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Shoals-area winners from the South’s BEST Robotics Championship held December 1-2 at Auburn University. Sixty teams spanning five …

FLORENCE-With your help this year, Chloe’s Fund has given medical care to hundreds of Florence Lauderdale Shelter animals in need. On December 14, the last bake sale for the year …