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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 …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey has ordered flags be flown at half-staff effective immediately on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol Complex in Montgomery and throughout the state of Alabama until …

TUSCUMBIA-The meeting of American Legion Colbert County Memorial Post 31 will be held on Monday, July 21, at 6:00 p.m. at the Post meeting hall located at 110 1/2 N. …

MUSCLE SHOALS– Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) students proved they are among the nation’s elite as Byron Cotoc-Perez, of Florence, won the gold medal and Olivia Hill, of Savannah, Tenn., …

 ATHENS-The Athens Police Department and Athens Fire & Rescue are excited to announce the upcoming 2025 First Responders Softball Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, August 16, at the North Pod of …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-Two Athens men are in custody following a targeted shooting late Monday night that left one victim injured and an occupied residence struck by gunfire. On July 7, 2025, …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 13. This seat was previously held by Rep. Matt Woods. Governor Ivey …

HAMILTON – Masonite in Haleyville, AL, is partnering with the Hamilton Career Center on a Hiring Event for 1st and 2nd shift production workers. Applicants must bring their driver’s license and …

ATHENS-The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 18-year-old Sheldyn Jamyson Hobbs Jr. of Athens, Alabama, in connection with a shooting that occurred late Sunday night. On the evening of July …

TUSCUMBIA– The highly anticipated 29th Annual Northwest Alabama Saddle-Up for St. Jude Trail Ride and Concert is set to bring together horse enthusiasts, music lovers, and dedicated supporters of St. …

FLORENCE– Keep Florence Beautiful, in partnership with Lauderdale County, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at …

MUSCLE SHOALS-The 2025 Visit The Shoals Junior All-Star, held June 9-12 at the Cypress Lakes Golf & Tennis Facility, was a huge success for our community, delivering significant economic impact …

MADISON COUNTY– In the early morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting scene at a residence in the 200 block …

CULLMAN COUNTY – A single-vessel related fire that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, has resulted in the injury of a Mississippi woman. Katherine E. Goodwin, 30, of Florence, …

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY – A single vessel-related incident involving unpermitted fireworks occurred at approximately 9:14 p.m. Friday, July 4, resulted in an explosion that injured six individuals. A pontoon boat that had …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-TVA Fun is a social media summer photography contest that celebrates public enjoyment of the lands and waterways that TVA helps manage.  This year marks the 10th anniversary of …

ATHENS-A Birmingham man with a violent criminal history was arrested in Limestone County after detectives linked him to a multi-state identity theft and fraud case originating in Vermont. Detectives with …

MONTGOMERY-The U.S. House voted Thursday for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like food and health care more expensive for millions of American families through …