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GUNTERSVILLE-A public meeting to discuss short-range forest management plans within Lake Guntersville State Park is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. in …

Partnerships Keep the Gates Open MONTGOMERY-This spring brings a return to normal operational hours for Rickwood Caverns State Park and certain facilities at DeSoto and Cheaha state parks. Buck’s Pocket …

SHEFFIELD-The Sheffield Beautification and Tree Board (SBTB), will be holding it’s 5th annual Spring Cleanup Event on April 2nd, 2016. SBTB will be partnering with Keep the Shoals Beautiful (KTSB). …

MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Friday issued a statement regarding the fatal inmate stabbing at Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore. “Tonight’s stabbing at Elmore Correctional Facility is another sad reminder of …

MONTGOMERY-A complaint into possible misuse of state property by Governor Robert Bentley and potential violations by his alleged mistress and senior political advisor, Rebekah Caldwell Mason, was filed Friday by State Auditor …

CPS Employment Continues to Top Two Million MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is 6.2%. “The momentum that we are …

FLORENCE– Each February and March, vocal students at UNA compete in vocal competitions throughout the state and region. “These competitions are a good measuring tool for not only our students, …

FLORENCE– In the world of professional music, the brass quintet is one of the most established of all instrumental chamber groupings, and several internationally renowned professional brass quintets tour and …

SHEFFIELD-Like an annual physical examination, communities need to have an occasional check up on their overall health, too. That is why the Huntsville Hospital Health System and its affiliates are …

MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced his decision to veto the General Fund Budget that passed the Alabama Legislature Wednesday. “The General Fund Budget is unacceptable because it lacks adequate …

The Colbert Fossil Plant earns a proud and permanent place in the TVA story, as unit 1—the last of its five units—was taken offline on the evening of Wednesday, March …

TUSCUMBIA-Northwest-Shoals Community (NW-SCC) and the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) will host the 2016 National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) Instructor Conference on the Shoals campus Tuesday, March 29th – …

HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO– “During February 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 435,680 visitors …

Keeping your garden looking its best throughout the growing season and into fall is possible with the help of low maintenance spring planted bulbs.  Plant them in spring among other …

FLORENCE– The University of North Alabama announced Tuesday that they have raised over $25 million on their way to a goal of $35 million for UNA’s campaign, “Build the Pride.” …

MONTGOMERY-Since 1985, April has been nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, “The Children’s Trust Fund,” have used this special time …

Q:        I was driving on a four lane road when a pickup truck from the other direction began swerving.  This truck was hauling firewood on a small trailer behind it …

TUPELO– Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway and the US Forest Service plan to conduct a prescribed fire at Hernando de Soto on March 23, 2016. The Hernando de Soto …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued a statement is response to the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium. ‘The news out of Brussels this morning is tragic. My thoughts …

MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the termination of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier effective immediately. “Spencer Collier and I have served together a long time, dating back …