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TENNESSEE VALLEY-With a heat wave pushing temperatures well into the 90s across the Valley region, now’s the time to get smart about your energy use. Did you know to set …

MONTGOMERY-New USDA data confirms that Alabama, along with 35 other states, will soon face massive new costs to continue SNAP – increasing the risk that more struggling families could soon …

MUSCLE SHOALS-The Muscle Shoals Amateur Radio Club (MSARC) holds its annual Field Day exercise at Gattman Park on Saturday and Sunday. Field Day is the premier national amateur radio event. …

MONTGOMERY - Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Workforce’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that in April 2026, there were 120,373 job ads posted in Alabama. This is …

FLORENCE— Registration is open for Cramer’s Paddle for a Cause, a pickleball tournament benefiting Cramer Children’s Advocacy Center. Presented by the Long-Lewis Foundation, the event will take place July 17-18, …

MONTGOMERY– As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to prioritize safety on both roadways and waterways …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the addition of 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year, continuing Alabama’s commitment to expanding access to high-quality early …

THE SHOALS-The Music Preservation Society, Inc. Board (MPS) is proud of the 2026 official design for the W.C. Handy Music Festival which was created by talented artist Daniel Nichols!  The …

MONTGOMERY – The state of Alabama, led by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, a division of the Alabama Department of Workforce, has been selected as one of 10 states to …

MADISON COUNTY-Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Northern District of Alabama’s denial of habeas corpus relief for double murderer Mohammad Sharifi on …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts will host a Xing Yi Quan workshop led by Gary Padgett on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00am–11:00am. This workshop is designed for individuals and …

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College’s (NWSCC) Child Development Center will offer Boom’s Buddies Kids in College July 20-24, 2026. This year’s Kids in College theme is “MythBusters STEAM …

MONTGOMERY-On June 25, Alabama Arise and the Institute for Policy Studies released a vital new report, “Alternate Route: How Funding Public Transit Gets People to Work, Closes the Workforce Shortage …

LEIPER’S FORK-There’s nothing more American than an Independence Day celebration in a Southern small town. The nation’s 250th is worth an authentic adventure in the charming towns and rural communities of …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present Mostly Blues, an annual soulful exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and mixed media works by regional artists that visually …

WALNUT GROVE, AL-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident in Etowah County has tken the lives of two people: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred on Monday, June 22, …

FRANKLIN COUNTY-The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office wishes you and your family a safe and exciting Fourth of July holiday! The Fourth of July, known as Independence Day, celebrates our nation’s …

Summer means mosquitoes — and if it feels like they always specifically seek you out, you may not be imagining it. While mosquitoes are drawn to a range of signals …

MONTGOMERY– Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the Middle District of Alabama’s denial of habeas corpus relief for Timothy Boyle, convicted of …

DECATUR — Decatur native and rising music artist Lamont Landers will return home to headline a free Independence Day concert during the 60th Annual Spirit of America Festival on Saturday, …