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TUSCUMBIA-A Tuscumbia man, Jerry Wayne Fisher, 72 has been arrested for murder after his charge was upgraded from manslaughter by a Colbert County grand jury.  Jerry Wayne Fisher, 72, fatally …

UPDATE:  Earlier this afternoon (Friday, August 9) the Sheffield police department obtained an arrested warrant for Tawan De’Angelo Southern 23 years of age from Florence Alabama in connection with the …

FLORENCE — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join them in person or online as they conduct their quarterly business meeting at 9 a.m. CT …

MUSCLE SHOALS-Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a Florence man on four counts of capital murder. Travis Eric Fallows, 35, was served with the indictment against him on …

ATHENS-Art After Hours will be Saturday, Aug. 10, on Washington Street in front of High Cotton Arts. This month’s genre is gospel music with a “Taking it to the Street” concert. …

DECATUR-Alabama Restaurant Week is back, inspiring both locals and visitors to show their appreciation for Alabama’s vibrant restaurant scene and the dedicated staff who make dining experiences memorable. From August …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present “The Beautifully Strange World of Wayne Sides”, beginning August 30, 2024, and continuing through October 11, 2024.  Artist and UNA Professor …

ETOWAH COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency repoorts a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle has taken the life of one person: “A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. Monday, …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of eight distinguished business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance, a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the State of Alabama has settled a lawsuit that will allow the execution of convicted murderer, Alan Miller, to proceed as scheduled in September. …

TUSCUMBIA – Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation (CCHLF) will host its quarterly meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Tuscumbia on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 2 pm. Buddy Whitlock …

FLORENCE-On August 5, 2024, at around 2 PM, officers responded to a business in the Seven Points Shopping Center for a threatening call. Upon arrival, officers detained a male fitting …

RUSSELLVILLE-In the early morning of Wednesday, August 7, our night shift Patrol Officers located a suspicious vehicle near a closed business. As our Officer attempted to make contact, the driver …

 MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) will offer a new Medical Laboratory Technology associate degree program starting with the 2025 spring semester. An information session will be held Thursday, August …

RUSSELLVILLE-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency report a single-vehicle accident involving an ATV has taken the life of a Russellville woman: “A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred …

MONTGOMERY – In just a short time, schools across the state will be back in session, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school year, ALEA is urging parents, …

HODGES-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident that has taken the life of one perso near Hodges, Alabama: A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. Monday, …

TUSCUMBIA – Colbert County Tourism has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Organization of the Year by the Alabama State Tourism Department at the Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism Awards Banquet. …

FLORENCE-Mayor Andrew Betterton, the Florence City Council, and Florence Utilities are excited to announce the grand opening of the new Drive-Thru Utilities Payment Center. The center will open on Monday, …

FLORENCE-On August 2, 2024, at around 10:15 p.m., the Florence Police, Florence Fire, and Lifeguard EMS responded to a fatal crash on Helton Drive just north of Rickwood Road. An …