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MONTGOMERY-During the holiday season, many household ovens get increased use, and the resulting spills from fatty meats and poultry, cheeses, syrupy pies and other food has led people to use …

FLORENCE-The Midnighters, a band with a history dating back to 1985, have been captivating audiences in the Southeast with their incredible live performances. They’re renowned for their dynamic blend of …

TUPELO – The National Park Service released the 2022 Socioeconomic Research of Natchez Trace Parkway report. The report focuses on park visitors. It develops a deeper understanding of who visits the Parkway and what they do …

On Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11:00 am, Heath Allan Pelzer, 36 of Athens, was arrested for the Felony Offense of Leaving the Scene of Accident with Injuries.  He will …

HUNTSVILLE – Six defendants indicted for defrauding credit unions across the country have pleaded guilty to bank fraud conspiracy and identity theft charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, FBI …

The United States and its currency seem inseparably linked, but for much of the country’s history, an official, standardized U.S. dollar didn’t exist. In its place was a Wild West …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated nearly $184,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that …

Update from media release on December 11, 2023 FLORENCE-On December 11, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am, a black 2007-2014 Nissan Rogue entered the parking lot of Jack’s Restaurant, located at …

LAWRENCE COUNTY-The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement concerning the injury of officer Blake Whitaker while conducting an investigation of a traffic accident: NOTE: The two people involved in …

MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up 2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday …

MADISON COUNTY-Madison County Sheriff’s deputies will have an extra fuzzy passenger in their patrol cars starting on Monday, December 18  after 160 “Build-a-Bear” teddy bears were donated by “Harley’s for …

ROGERSVILLE-What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great outdoors? First Day Hikes are part …

MONTGOMERY-Seniors across the state are enjoying fresh, Alabama-grown satsuma oranges through the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) thanks to the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS), state farmers, and TRIO Community …

FLORENCE-Early Sunday morning an officer conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Escape in the area of Seven Points.  The driver, Brandon Shirley, exited his vehicle and at first complied …

ATHENS-The Athens Police Department is issued a BOLO for a possible lead on a vehicle that struck a pedestrian on December 14: The Athens Police Department is continuing to seek …

UPDATE:  Brooks Hardie was located and recovered near the Goose Pond Resort on Lake Guntersville at approximately 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18. Nothing further is available as the investigation is …

ATLANTA, GA-Respiratory illness activity is rapidly increasing across the United States, yet vaccination rates for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remain low. Millions of people may get sick …

For those of us not blessed with a green thumb, it’d certainly be helpful if our plant friends could tell us when they need attention. Well, it turns out they …

JACKSON COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a possible drowning in Lake Guntersville near Goose Pond Resort: “A marine-related event occurred at approximately 8 a.m. Saturday, December 16, while an …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today the newest addition to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Millie the Work Zone Safety Dog. Governor Ivey was joined by ALEA Secretary Hal …