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BOYKIN, AL— A one-of-a-kind experience found nowhere else awaits visitors to Gee’s Bend this weekend at the annual Airing of the Quilts Festival. Dozens of Gee’s Bend quilters are expected …

ATHENS-The Athens Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that appears to be domestic-related. Last night, at approximately 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a call at the Fifth Avenue Apartments …

FLORENCE – TVA will begin a dam safety improvement project at Wilson Dam as part of TVA’s ongoing commitment to keep its power system reliable for the people and communities …

COLBERT COUNTY-Fall is officially in full swing across the county, and October is shaping up to be a fantastic month packed with local events. Colbert County Tourism has a list …

TUSCUMBIA—Compelling Stories of the Southeast invites the public and First Americans of all nations to the 24rd Annual Walk of Life, Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a landmark settlement with social media company TikTok Inc. Under the settlement, Alabama will receive a minimum of $100 million, due …

FLORENCE-Join the University of North Alabama’s Restorative Justice Lab for an exclusive screening of selections from Ken Burns’ newest documentary “Crime and Punishment in America,” which premieres Nov 16 on …

 SHEFFIELD-Cypress Moon Productions, Inc. takes home Best Video Production Company and “Sally Sue Brown” by L.A. Shepherd takes home Best Music Video by a Male Artist. L. A. Shepherd is …

MONTGOMERY-Beginning October 1, 2026, Alabama’s Clean Indoor Air Act will expand to include electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Senate Bill 9, sponsored by State Sen. …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Day in Alabama, joining communities across the nation in celebrating Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life, enduring legacy and lifelong commitment …

KNOXVILLE, TN – Unseasonably high temperatures across the Tennessee Valley drove demand for electricity to unprecedented levels in September 2026, leading the Tennessee Valley Authority to set multiple records for …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday encouraged all Alabamians to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day and National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, by participating in outdoor recreation …

LOUISVILLE, KY– One of the most exciting players ever to step onto a baseball diamond is coming to Louisville. Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory will honor Bo Jackson with its …

DEKALB COUNTY — On Wednesday, September 23 Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) highlighted approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant to DeKalb County Economic Development Authority for the Enhancing Capacity …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday directed the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to halt its enforcement on dyed diesel fuel for the next 120 days to relieve the state’s …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday hosted the 61 Correctional Officer Trainees (COTs) who are set to graduate tomorrow from the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Academy.   As public safety …

LEIGHTON – A Colbert County Halloween tradition returns this October as the LaGrange Haunted Hayrides welcome visitors to the historic LaGrange College Site every Friday and Saturday night from October …

MONTGOMERY — A majority of Alabamians rank education as one of the state’s top priorities, according to the 2026 Alabama Public Opinion Survey released last week by the Public Affairs …

FLORENCE-On September 13, 2026, Florence Police officers responded to the 1500 block of Cullman Street in Florence, Alabama in regards to a sexual abuse report. Officers were advised that Steven …

DECATUR-The cranes started as a conversation at the end of last year’s festival.   Athens Forge had spent the weekend at River Clay as a key demonstrator, invited by board …