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TUSCUMBIA-The Tennessee Valley Arts Association has issued a list of upcoming events including the TVAA’s  Annual Member Show which opens this Saturday, July 19. An opening reception will take place …

DECATUR – On Saturday, July 19th, 2025, make sure to head to the Decatur Farmer’s Market from 8 AM – 12 PM, as the Decatur Farmer’s Market, in partnership with …

ATHENS – Athens Main Street is proud to shine a well-deserved spotlight on Kat Greene, the longtime Market Manager of the Athens Farmers Market at Doug Gates Park. Kat is …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the newest addition to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Vaquito the work zone safety dog. Vaquito delivered the oath of office and …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Saturday, following her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 to assist in Texas’ search and rescue efforts, announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to aid …

DECATUR – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced the 2026 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals schedule, last week, and local fishing fans – and anglers – are excited to see that Wheeler Lake is in the …

THE SHOALS– The Music Preservation Society, Inc. Board (MPS) is proud of the 2025 official design for the W.C. Handy Music Festival which was created by talented artist Missy Miles! …

SHEFFIELD-Tori Bailey has announced her candidacy for mayor of Sheffield.  She believes that the experience she has gained as a Colbert County Commissioner can be directed to help the City …

MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest Shoals Community College’s (NWSCC) Adult Education Program will hold the 2025 Adult Education Graduation ceremony Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Patriot Center (Gym) on …

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced 58 new first class Pre-K classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year. The continued expansion of the state’s nationally recognized program in partnership with …

MONTGOMERY  — Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and runs …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced Alabama’s participation in a nationwide settlement with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. All eight defendants …

FLORENCE-Due to popular demand, the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present another opportunity to participate in a ceramics hand-building workshop with Aaron Benson, UNA Chair of Visual …

 TVA, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is implementing the interim solution for the guard wall at Wilson Lock – three, interlocking ocean barges will help …

WASHINGTON – Congressman Robert Aderholt released the following statement today in celebration of Roy Drinkard, Cullman community member and the oldest living United States Marine, turning 105 years old: “Caroline and …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is assisting Texas in their search and rescue mission following the devastating flooding. The 40-person team being deployed includes Alabama Task Force …

MONTGOMERY – As the summer season reaches its peak, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) is releasing highway and marine patrol enforcement results from the Fourth of July travel period, …

No need to wash your mouth out with soap — while cursing is still frowned on in polite company, cognitive researchers have found that it’s a sign of having a …

FLORENCE-Get ready, live music fans! “Handy on the Plaza” is back and bigger than ever! The Downtown Florence Alliance, local businesses, sponsors, and the City of Florence are thrilled to …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Limestone County Deputies responded to a shooting call in the 15000 block of Sanderson Lane in Athens. The 911 call …