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SHEFFIELD – The Helen Keller Hospital Foundation presents their annual Mardi Gras Luncheon and Fashion Show on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center.   This event will …

THE COLLABORATIVE EVENT CELEBRATES ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE AREA FLORENCE – Shoals Innovation Week is scheduled for February 20 – 25, 2018 at various locations throughout the metro-Shoals area. The week of …

SHEFFIELD – The Helen Keller Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary will host a Book & Gift Sale March 1 and 2 at Helen Keller Hospital. The fair will be presented by Collective …

FLORENCE – A recent report card form the State Department of Education shows the University of North Alabama’s Kilby Elementary School scored a 99 out of a possible 100 points, making it …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 98, providing authority to counties to abate rollback ad valorem taxes for certain projects that qualify for the incentives …

FLORENCE-Pope’s Tavern Museum will host an exhibit to mark the 120th anniversary of the sinking of USS Maine in Cuba that launched the U.S. into a war with Spain February 15,16, …

SHEFFIELD-Jerry Williams, M.D. will speak to the Healthy Valley Women group on Tuesday, February 20 on the Helen Keller Hospital campus. The topic is “Anti-Aging: You Can Turn Back the Hands …

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of Diversity and Institutional Equity will host renowned professor, speaker and author Michael Eric …

FLORENCE-Dr. Will Boyd, former Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Alabama’s 2017 special election, filed his declaration of candidacy for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Alabama this afternoon. …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama  Department of Public Health are investigating 54 flu related deaths, including one child. Public health officials say the statewide geographic spread of influenza is at a widespread level, …

TUPELO, MS-“During 2017, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an overall significant increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2016 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “In 2016, the total …

Grammy-Award winning group joined by Iron Horse and Jake Landers Reunion Band SHEFFIELD– The annual Jake Landers Bluegrass Concert will be held Saturday February 10 at the historic Ritz Theatre, …

MONTGOMERY– Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s unemployment compensation initial claims are their lowest level in 44 years. In 2017, 147,775 initial claims were filed. …

FLORENCE-It is a great pleasure to cordially invite you to the 10th Annual Jeff Dropo Run 4 kids Saturday, May 12, 2018. The Jeff Dropo Run 4 Kids benefits Smile-A-Mile, …

PHIL CAMPBELL– As Valedictorian of her senior class, MaKayla Franks knew she wanted to be a pharmacist and had several college scholarship opportunities. However, one college was at the top of …

TUSCUMBIA-Seventh grade Educational Talent Search participants from Florence Middle School, Tharptown High School, Sheffield Jr. High, Deshler Middle School, Russellville Middle School, and Phil Campbell High School enjoyed a career …

MONTGOMERY– State Auditor Jim Zeigler will seek a second term. He announced that he will run for re-election in the June 5th Republican primary. Zeigler says, “It has been an …

FLORENCE-Chloe’s Fund is reaching out to the public to help replenish monies spent on medical care for the Florence Lauderdale Animal Shelter’s animals. Friday, February 9th a Bake Sale will …

HUNTSVILLE-The 6th Annual Community Seed Celebration on Friday, February 2 at the Church of the Nativity in downtown Huntsville. The event promotes heritage seed and the art of seed saving. …

 Montgomery– The Alabama Association of School Boards announces its seventh annual statewide “How We Achieve Excellence in Our School” video contest. The contest allows entries from Alabama’s public school students in grades …