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THE SHOALS-On Thursday, February 7 TVA has announced for public safety, the Wilson Dam road will be closed Thursday, February 7, 2019 until Monday, February 11, 2019. This is due …

 FLORENCE– UNA is partnering with local art and history entities to begin the Annual Black History Month Speakers Series. The first of this series will take place Wednesday, February 6, at the Florence Indian …

 FLORENCE-Louis Rosenbaum and his son, Stanley, were leaders in the Civil Rights movement in our area.  They participated in the Alabama Council on Human Relations, a bi-racial group that worked …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-It’s not everyday an earthquake makes big news in Tennessee. As we learned on December 12, 2018, any shift Mother Nature makes attracts the immediate attention of the Tennessee Valley …

FLORENCE – The George Lindsey UNA film festival has selected finalists and winners in the 2019 festival screenplay competition. The winner of the Feature Screenplay category is, “The Red Panther,” by Bryant …

FLORENCE– Friday night kicked off Smart Start Weekend, a two-day event for students to exchange business startup ideas, directed by the University of North Alabama’s College of Business.   With over …

 TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at …

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, …