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In preparing Norris Dam for an influx of visitors during its 80th anniversary, TVA employees uncovered a beautiful—but very damaged—Robert Birdwell mural. Now efforts are underway to restore it. KNOXVILLE, …

TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at …

THE SHOALS-Come join us for a Celebration of Excellence in the Theatre Arts as we announce the winners of the  2018 Stanley Awards! Our committee of volunteers has attended over …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that the number of people counted as working in Alabama has reached 2,098,377, a record high. Additionally, Alabama’s economy …

MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) has started a new marketing campaign designed to put the excitement back in traveling. For the next few months, MSL will be giving away …

FLORENCE, Ala. – Officials with TEDxWilsonPark have announced a speaker lineup for the Sept. 8 event that is sure to please!   The event, focused on Making Change, will welcome a …

MONTGOMERY-Add Jackson, Limestone, Marshall, Morgan and St. Clair counties to the growing list of black bear sightings in Alabama in 2018. In recent years, bears have also been recorded in …

KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting the public to get involved in updating its 2011 Natural Resource Plan, which guides how TVA manages public lands and waters …

MONTGOMERY-The Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries through October 31, 2018. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Tourism …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs have recognized a dozen wastewater utilities for their efforts to improve overall utility operations, conserve energy, and …

HUNTSVILLE-The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is conducting an Understanding Urban Wildlife seminar on August 9 at the Monte Sano State Park Lodge in Huntsville. Participants will discover how to solve common …

LONDON – Governor Kay Ivey joined executives of Philadelphia-based Carpenter Technology Corporation at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday to announce plans for adding an Emerging Technology Center at its campus in Limestone …

MONTGOMERY-The application period for Alabama’s Special Opportunity Area (SOA) deer hunts is now underway through August 21, 2018. Both archery and gun hunts are available, and hunters will be selected in …

LONDON – Governor Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at …

FLORENCE-Florence Lauderdale Tourism and Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area will host the Tennessee Valley Strummers during the W.C. Handy Music Festival on July 20 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm.  The …

TUPELO, MS – The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2018. …

FLORENCE-Hot sounds and cool indoor temps are the perfect setting for this year’s Handy Fest. The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa will host four performances during this year’s festival.  Bishop …

FLORENCE-The 2018-2019 Season is upon us! We had a fantastic Patron’s Party on July 12th where we revealed the lineup for this season! Tickets are now available for these productions …

MONTGOMERY-The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its third quarterly meeting onAugust 9, 2018, at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 3121 Visitors Center …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment the Congressman introduced to prevent government religious discrimination regarding child welfare agencies on Wednesday, …