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Humans have known about bees for a long time: 8,000-year-old cave paintings in Bicorp, Spain, show early humans scaling trees to collect honey. But modern scientists wanted to know if bees …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-The Tennessee Valley Authority has trails to suit every interest and experience level, so whether you’re looking for an easy stroll, planning your first mountain bike ride or craving …

In the United States, “you guys” is one of the most commonly used second-person pronoun references, but “y’all” is all the rage. While “y’all” is still heard primarily in the …

AUBURN-Popularly known by the cultivar name ‘Bradford’ pear, Callery pear has become an invasive species in natural and disturbed environments. The introduction of Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) serves as a …

If you know one thing about Daniel Boone, it’s probably that he wore a raccoon-skin fur cap. But alas, it turns out you might know zero things about the legendary …

CHICAGO, IL – Reuters reports the FDA on Monday approved Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss pill, “giving the Danish drugmaker a leg up in the race to market a potent oral medication for …

ATHENS-New retail stores plan to locate in Athens, including Hobby Lobby and the possibility of Academy Sports and Outdoors, HomeGoods, Burlington, Books-A-Million and PetSmart.   On Monday, Dec. 22, the …

AUBURN-As people enjoy the winter holiday season, it is important to be aware of how cold weather affects health, especially for older adults. As people age, their bodies become less …

Every December, shopping malls, markets, parades, and office parties call in an army of Santas to headline their Christmas festivities. Donning the red suit is no small responsibility: The best …

December brings together many traditions and cultures — it’s a time to include everyone in the festivities, and there’s language to do that. ’Tis the season for holiday phrases: Carols, …

CHICAGO, IL-The New York Times (12/21, Span) reports on an increasing number of “older adults who begin taking GLP-1s and related drugs…and then stop taking them within months. That usually means regaining …

While the official holiday lands on December 25, people often use the term to refer to the general season of festivities in December. The word “Christmas” is a combination of …

MONTGOMERY – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama …

ATHENS-On December 15, 2025, the Limestone County Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop at the Taco Bell located in the City of Athens as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Pryor Field Airport Authority board approved authorizing its Chief Executive Officer, Adam Fox, to execute a three-year contract …

The United States and its currency seem inseparably linked, but for much of the country’s history, an official, standardized U.S. dollar didn’t exist. In its place was a Wild West …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 to establish the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group.  The Advisory Group will advise the governor on the progress, policy development …

Thomas Edison is known as one of history’s greatest inventors, but he was also a master of marketing. In 1879, Edison’s incandescent bulb was still in its infancy, but the …

MONTGOMERY — As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is preparing to kick off its annual …

FLORENCE-On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at around 5:00am, we were advised that an elderly patient with a medical emergency walked away from her home in the Forest Hills subdivision. The …