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FLORENCE-Relive the magic of Jurassic Park on the big screen accompanied by a thrilling, live performance of the Shoals Symphony at UNA. Coming to Florence, Alabama’s Norton Auditorium on May …

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) announced today that Chad Holden, Ed.D., has been named the organization’s next executive director. A lifelong resident of the Shoals area, Holden …

TUSCUMBIA/SHEFFIELD-The Tennessee Valley Arts Association and the Ritz Theatre have a few fun events coming up in the near future for your enjoyment: Crews Wright at the Ritz! Crews Wright …

ATHENS-Following the success of its Mardi Gras Parade with a Purpose, Athens Arts League is proud to announce the launch of its first St. Patrick’s Day Parade with a Purpose, …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-Early dismissals and closing due to the treat of sever weather in the area: Athens City Schools-Activity Canceled Wednesday Athens State University-Closing Early at 3:00PM Today Evening classes will …

 MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL — Due to potential severe weather, Northwest Shoals Community College will close at 1:45 p.m. today, March 11th. Trent Randolph/Director of Public Relations and Marketing …

FLORENCE-Due to the possibility of inclement weather, Florence City Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. W.C. Handy ECDC and the elementary schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. …

ST FLORIAN– The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident near St. Florian that has taken the life of one person and sent four other people to hospital with …

DECATUR-A Decatur police officer is now on administrative leave after his arrest Monday night. On March 9, 2026, Officer Elijah Cole, age 28 was arrested for Theft-First Degree and Financial …

MONTGOMERY — The story of Gee’s Bend traveled full circle — from the quiet banks of the Alabama River to the global stage of QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. Nearly …

FLORENCE-The countdown is on — Shoals Storytelling Festival returns May 14-16, and we’re excited to welcome you back for a weekend packed with laughter, inspiration, and the magic of live …

HUNTSVILLE-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident has taken the life of Huntsville man: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:47 p.m. Sunday, March 8, has claimed …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday reminded college students across Alabama that Friday, March 13, 2026, is the deadline to apply for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program. The nine-week …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that she has commuted the death sentence of Charles L. Burton to life in prison with no chance of parole. Mr. Burton was convicted …

  ATHENS-The Taste of Athens-Limestone is a brand-new food festival celebrating the diverse restaurants and dining experiences across Athens and Limestone County. Area restaurants will come together for a night …

BARTON-The U.S. Navy is preparing to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the coming weeks for a massive 2.2 million-square-foot subcomponents manufacturing facility located at the former Barton Railcar Plant in …

FLORENCE-The 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon presented by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM at the Renaissance Shoals Conference …

KILLEN-On March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:38 PM, officers with the Killen Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at the Chevron located at 1003 …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts will soon be displaying the 2026 Artistic Renderings of Youth! A juried exhibit of work by 7th through 12th grade artists from Colbert, Franklin, …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced two judicial appointments in Cullman and Escambia counties. Cullman County District Judge Heath Edward Meherg Governor Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of …