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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 …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that Alabama’s wage and salary employment measured 2,039,200 in March, the highest since December 2007. Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 24,600, …

MONTGOMERY-May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19 is National Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States. Millions of Americans have chronic viral hepatitis and most of them do not know they …