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There have been 267 popes in history, the vast majority of whom have hailed from Italy. Indeed, when Karol Józef Wojtyła became Pope John Paul II in 1978, he was …

MONTGOMERY-The Office of Information Technology is currently responding to a cybersecurity event that is affecting certain state systems. In alignment with best practices, immediate steps have been taken to contain …

TUSCUMBIA-Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation will host its quarterly meeting on Sunday, May 18, at 2 pm in the afternoon. The meeting will take place at the historic Helen Keller …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey, on Friday while taking reporter questions during her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour Limestone County stop, shared that she planned to sign House Bill 386 (grocery) when she …

FLORENCE-Mayor Andrew Betterton invites the community to the 2025 STATE OF THE CITY program on Thursday, June 12, at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. This year’s theme, “Celebrate Florence: Catch the Spirit!” …

SHEFFIELD-On Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers with the Sheffield Police Department and the Investigations Division arrested Robin Denise Derrick, 32, and Javon Hargrove, 20, on multiple …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased, and additional people may qualify. If you are a woman …

FLORENCE — Cramer Children’s Center is proud to announce the return of one of its signature fundraising events, the 2nd Annual Cramer Kids Classic, taking place on Friday, May 23rd, …

ATHENS-A commercial vehicle was involved in a series of crashes that resulted in the loss of life, an injury and the arrest of the commercial vehicle’s driver. A two-vehicle crash …

TUSCUMBIA  – According to a newly released report from the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD), visitors to Colbert County in 2024 spent more than $115 million during their trips, marking another …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $1.9 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) to support critical improvements at …

FLORENCE-The Trash Pandas officially announced The Shoals as the community partner for the May 29th Hometown Throwdown! This exciting event will feature appearances by Sprocket, local community leaders, students, and Trash …

GUNTERSVILLE-The inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit was recently held at Lake Guntersville State Park, where more than 200 attendees discussed how to share Alabama’s natural wonders with the rest of the …

FLORENCE-On May 5, 2025, a Florence Police Department Officer conducted a traffic stop near Huntsville Road and Florence Boulevard for a traffic violation. The FPD officer came in contact with …

FLORENCE-The Shoals Symphony at UNA offers a star-studded season in 2025–2026.  You’ll hear hometown stars like The Secret Sisters, Nashville sars like Mandy Barnett, take in the stars above with …

KNOXVILLE, TN-May 15th is the deadline to apply for TVA’s Robotics Awards Program. TVA and Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a TVA retiree organization, are investing in our youth by offering a total …

TUSCUMBIA-If you’ve driven past the Alabama Music Hall of Fame lately, you’ve likely noticed the construction underway. We’re thrilled to announce that ground has officially been broken for the new …

KNOXVILLE, TN. – The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Tuesday that 98 schools across its Southeast region will reduce their power bills and have healthier air thanks to over $2.3 million …

ATHENS – In concurrence with National Police Week, the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. on the west side of the …