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FLORENCE-ShoalsFest returns to McFarland Park in Florence, AL this October 3rd-4th.  Featuring Jason Isbell + Drive-By Truckers performing Decoration Day in its entirety, two nights with Jason Isbell and the …

Catnip is best known for producing bouts of euphoria in cats of all sizes, from house cats to their big cat brethren (including bobcats, jaguars, and lions). In addition to giving felines …

CHICAGO, IL-As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There is an ongoing threat of ticks in certain areas when enjoying time …

ATHENS-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident has taken place near Athens.  this accident involved a pedestrain who was struck and killed: “A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian …

As far as ephemera is concerned, few things are as temporary as snack foods from the past. Snacking itself is an evanescent experience, a fleeting moment of between-meal indulgence or …

FLORENCE-The 15th Annual Shoals Earth Day Fest took place yesterday, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Center in Florence with local bands and performers throughout the day.  Featuring …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Retail Association is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alabama Retailer of the Year until Friday, May 29. Now in its 26th year, the Alabama Retailer of the …

MONTGOMERY — In a moment marked by both remembrance and fresh grief, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joined state and local leaders, families and fellow officers today at the …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from February’s rate. It is below March 2025’s rate of 3.0%.  The rate represents 65,474 unemployed …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Friday declared a special session starting Monday to redraw Alabama’s congressional and state Senate districts and provide for a special primary election this year using those new …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued the following statement concerning her calling a special session regarding redistricting maps in Alabama: “Following the successful 2020 census, Alabama maintained our representation in …

 MONTGOMERY-Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today filed emergency motions asking the U.S. Supreme Court to lift injunctions blocking Alabama from using its 2023 congressional map, arguing that the injunctions cannot …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present another opportunity to participate in a ceramics hand-building workshop with Aaron Benson, UNA Chair of Visual Arts and Design, Associate …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday reminded Alabamians of the state grocery tax holiday for the months of May and June. Earlier this month, Governor Ivey signed legislation providing this …

BARTON– The Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park, a move that will help ready the region for new jobs …

COLBERT COUNTY-There is a fantastic variety of events lined up for May in Colbert County, and we want to make sure everyone has the chance to get out and enjoy …

KILLEN-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident has taken the life of a Tennessee woman and sent three other people, including juveniles  to hospital with injuries : “A …

 MUSCLE SHOALS -Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) hosted nearly 300 high school sophomores for the “Pathways to Paychecks” Career Fair on Wednesday, April 29th. The event is designed specifically for …

ATHENS – The Green Street Pavilion is turning 40, and we’re excited to celebrate a place that has been home to farmers markets since 1986. Newly renovated and ready for …

FLORENCE-The Florence Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the return of the beloved “Music in the Park” summer concert series to bring live music to Wilson Park throughout May …