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THE SHOALS-RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special …

Every year, the online retailer CandyStore.com conducts a massive nationwide survey to find out which U.S. states prefer which types of Halloween candy. Given that the National Retail Federation (yes, …

ATLANTA, GA-As we welcome fall, it is a great time to make sure you and your family are taking steps to prevent respiratory diseases, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV. CDC’s …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to ask their physician about the flu shot …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden announced today that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for September held steady at 57.5%. The percentage of prime-age workers decreased by …

KNOXVILLE, TN― The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that the Tennessee Valley Authority and 10 local power companies were selected for a $250 million grant from DOE’s Grid …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is offering a series of trapping education workshops during select weekends this fall and winter. The workshops provide instruction on the …

 ATLANTA ,GA–  Flu vaccines prevent millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. Seasonal flu vaccines are designed to protect against the three flu viruses that research indicates will be …

ATHENS-Rebekah Davis, longtime former Limestone County Archivist, was honored with the 2024 Marvin Yeomans Whiting Award. Named for a Birmingham Public Library archivist who helped pioneer the profession in Alabama, …

SHEFFIELD– Colbert County Tourism is excited to promote the Sheffield Trolley Tours, a two-hour ride led by local historian Jimmy Austin. ‘”We’re always happy when people in our community show …

LIMESTONE COUNTY – On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force obtained and …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL-Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) will host a community trunk or treat free to the public on the Phil Campbell campus on October 21, and on …

THE SHOALS-Please announce the following general membership meetings of the NAACP Tri County Branch in preparation for the November 2024 election of officers and executive committee members. All election procedures …

SHEFFIELD—Colbert County Tourism proudly announces a special benefit concert, “FAME Girls Ranch Benefit in Honor of Rick Hall,” as part of our acclaimed We Rocked the World Concert Series! Join …

FLORENCE-Get ready for a night of haunting poetry at our Florence Art and Museums’ Open Mic Night, happening on October 30th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m at the Southall House, 209 …

LEIPER’S FORK, TN- Design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti will welcome distinguished photographer and author Drew Doggett to Patina Home & Garden in Leiper’s Fork to sign his stunning new …

Cotton candy consists of just two simple ingredients: air and sugar. The supersweet indulgence seems like the last thing a dental health professional would promote, but it was invented by …

The Halloween Holiday is coming up soon! We remind you to prioritize safety this Halloween when carving pumpkins, decorating, dressing up in costumes, and trick-or-treating.   The U.S. Consumer Product …

Candy corn may be the most maligned confectionary — it’s rare that the tricolored treat ever tops the list of beloved Halloween candies. Yet somehow it returns with flair each …

HUNTSVILLE-The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between under-resourced job …