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FLORENCE-Contractors are making progress in preparing for the demolition of the downtown parking deck. Over the next few weeks, crews will secure permits and relocate utility lines to ensure a …

ATHENS – The Athens Rotary Club is proud to present its highest honor, the Martin-Young Paul Harris Fellowship Award, to Jeff Hodges. This award recognizes individuals who exemplify character, leadership, …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday was proud to share that Senate Bill 67, the bill to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), has earned the support of major …

HUNTSVILLE — The Land Trust of North Alabama and Wild Ones North Alabama are partnering to host the Weed Wrangle at Chapman Mountain on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9:00 …

COLBERT COUNTY-On the evening of February 24th,at approximately 11pm deputies on night shift B were patrolling in the area of Colburn Mountain Road, when they conducted a traffic stop for …

MONTGOMERY-Congress should oppose efforts to cut funding or create additional enrollment barriers for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 112 organizations across Alabama wrote in a letter to …

NORTH ALABAMA-TVA Natural Resources Management is beginning its prescribed fire program on public lands in Alabama and prescribed burns will take place through mid-April. This week, burns may be carried …

MONTGOMERY-The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported the first death from measles in a school-aged child in that state who was not vaccinated. In response to this sad …

FLORENCE-On February 24, 2025, at approximately 4:00pm, the Florence Police Department School Resource Officer was alerted about a threat to the Florence High School. An individual was seen in a …

FLORENCE-On February 23, 2025, Florence Police Department Officers responded to the 2200 block of Hough Road regarding a 911 call. FPD Officers forced entry and took a male into custody …

DECATUR– The highly anticipated Morgan County Soccer Tournament returns to the Jack Allen Soccer Complex from Thursday, February 27, to Saturday, March 1, 2025, showcasing the region’s top high school …

SHEFFIELD-Agents with the Colbert County Drug Task Force made a drug trafficking arrest Friday evening at approximately 9:30 p.m. The suspect, Ricky Leon Allen, 47 who had been under investigation …

Picture a classic Ford Model T and you’ll likely envision not just its distinctive shape, but also its black color. The earliest Model Ts, which rolled out in 1908, actually …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts and Museums is excited to announce its partnership with the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area to launch the Alabama Plants Series. Hosted by Beth Phillips, this workshop will …

HUNTSVILLE-In a first for the Rocket City, the U.S. Navy is hosting a Navy Week in Huntsville, Alabama, April 21-27. Huntsville Navy Week will bring 50-75 Sailors to volunteer in …

AUBURN UNIVERSITY-When it comes to dietary fats, not all are created equal. There are less healthy fats that can negatively impact our health, such as saturated fats and trans fats. …

Dam Safety Researchers Probe Paleoflood Data Over thousands of years, rivers in the Valley region have shaped the landscape. Tumbling from the foothills, they carved tight turns where roads now …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced today that he is a proud cosponsor of legislation introduced by Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) that would require all United States flags purchased …

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL – Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) sees continued growth of almost 11 percent in enrollment for the Spring 2025 semester. Total credit student enrollment has …

HANCEVILLE-A small Alabama city placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after a grand jury recommended the department be disbanded, saying it has “operated as more of …