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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018, for several Alabama counties in preparation for Subtropical Storm Alberto. The counties …

FLORENCE – Mayor Steve Holt, along with Bicentennial Committee Chair Pat Burney, announced that for the month of June, the Florence Bicentennial Committee is looking to take it back.  ‘Way back …

FLORENCE – University of North Alabama alumna Anne Clem Whitaker ’89 is the newest member of the University’s Board of Trustees. Whitaker, a Decatur native who now resides in Morrisville, North Carolina, …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey, at the request of the Trump Administration and upon the recommendation of the Alabama Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Sheryl Gordon, has approved the deployment of one …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health advises the public to be alert to the warning signs of heat illnesses. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. …

GUNTERSVILLE-An aroma of delicious dishes filled the air as AWF Wild Game Cook-Off teams fired up their grills at the Civitan Park on Saturday, May 19th, preparing various mouthwatering fish, …

MONTGOMERY-Every smoker has a story of why he or she started using tobacco.   For 16-year-old Tiffany, it was the death of her mom, a smoker who died of lung …

MONTGOMERY – With schools letting out for the summer, many businesses may consider hiring teens for seasonal employment. Hiring teens can be beneficial for both the employer and the worker. …

FLORENCE-Ever feel like you’re too old to learn a new language? Ever feel like you just weren’t “born with the language gene?” Please allow us to show you why age …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Right to Try” bill, sending it to the President’s desk. …

FLORENCE– The University of North Alabama Office of Academic Affairs, along with other community and campus sponsors, hosted a celebration event for the winners and participants of various science, technology, engineering …

ATHENS-On May 18, 2018, Athens Arts League celebrated the volunteers and friends who have joined us in giving back to our community through efforts in support of the arts. We …

BIRMINGHAM – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that the Alabama travel industry grew by $1 billion in 2017, to a record of $14.3 billion in expenditures, and increased jobs by 7,399 to some …

WASHINGTON, D.C. —On Wednesday, May 16 Congressman Robert Aderholt announces that Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama has been sold to new owners.  This news comes after the Congressman worked …

MONTGOMERY-On Saturday, June 9, 2018, Alabamians and visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day is part …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL – The Youth Success Program (YSP) at Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) has been funded $500,000 for 2018-2019 by the Governor’s Local Workforce Areas (GLWA). The …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will open online registration for the state’s 13th annual regulated alligator hunts on June 5 at 8 a.m. Registration must be completed by 8 …

FLORENCE – Florence is celebrating it’s Bicentennial throughout 2018 with events being held each month to commemorate 200 years of being a city.  Each month has a specific theme with …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris invite Alabamians to recognize and celebrate National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, observed this year …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, May 17 Congressman Robert Aderholt, released the following statement in regard to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science 2019 funding bill. “This …