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“Call me Ishmael” is the legendary first line of Moby-Dick, but the protagonist’s name is hardly the most famous in Herman Melville’s 1851 novel. Indeed, he’s probably a distant third …

FLORENCE – North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) has earned Platinum Recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for educating and promoting organ donation awareness. “These recognition awards signify the …

ATHENS-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident near Athens that has taken the life of one person: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:52 p.m. Saturday, June …

NORTH ALABAMA-A fresh schedule of guided adventures is available at the beginning of each month with chances to explore and learn about nature alongside knowledgeable guides. These free events are …

TUPELO-TVA has teamed up with Origis Energy to bring 150 megawatts of solar plus 50 megawatts of battery storage to the Golden Triangle II site in Mississippi. The site is the …

Chinese checkers is a classic board game, featuring several marbles that move along a series of holes grouped into a six-pointed star shape. As in traditional checkers, the marbles can …

MONTGOMERY-The warmer weather means Alabamians are spending more time outdoors, which can lead to more exposure to ticks which then can transmit diseases. Tick-borne diseases and illnesses have been on …

THE SHOALS-We have pets from all over the Shoals…Please find just the pet for you and take them home….you both will be happy (Or if you choose more than one…You …

TUSCUMBIA– Back in 20222 then Mayor Kerry Underwood along with a few other city officals had an idea for a Kayak Launch Ramp in Spring Park. Yesterday now State Representative …

FORT PAYNE-The Fort Payne Career Center is hosting a job fair for Weiser Security. Weiser Security will be hiring Security Officers for the first, second and third shifts. Minimum qualifications …

COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County Tourism is excited about the slate of the events for June.  The summer season stands to be the best yet.  Check out these fun events: Now – …

MUSCLE SHOALS-At approximately 5:50a.m. on May 31,2024 members of the Muscle Shoals Police Department and Fire Department responded to the intersection of Woodward Ave and Richton Ave for a two …

DECATUR-The Wet Dog Triathlon is set to take over Point Mallard Park beginning at 7 a.m. on June 8, 2024. Now in its 24th year, the annual competition attracts over …

MUSCLE SHOALS-According to Damien Simbeck, Senior Program Manger with Natural Resources Management at TVA, TVA manages more than 30 public trails (almost 180 miles) along the Tennessee River and its …

DECATUR-Decatur Morgan County Tourism is thrilled to announce that Wheeler Lake has been chosen as the site for the sixth tournament location of the prestigious Bassmaster Elite Series. Anglers will …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On 05/30/2024 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at HT General Merchandise at 6591 Highway 17. The business is north of the city …

 FLORENCE-Mayor Andrew Betterton, Florence City Council, and the Florence Parks and Recreation Department are excited to invite you to a groundbreaking at the Veterans Memorial Park for a new Pickleball/Tennis …

MONTGOMERY – Today, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Hal Taylor released the traffic and boating statistics for the 2024 Memorial Day weekend, during which both the Agency’s …

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

 DECATUR-You are invited to join us on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for the First Annual “Judge James E. Horton Day of Courage, ” 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the …