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WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, on a felony assault charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. …

While cats give off a solitary vibe — often appearing much more aloof than their canine counterparts — felines are actually very social creatures. They form bonds with littermates, establish colonies, and …

FLORENCE—The National Park Service and the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area want to hear your thoughts about Colbert County trail systems. The National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance …

ATTALLA-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Reports a single-vehicle accident that has taken the life of one person near Attalla: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December …

FLORENCE-The Florence Indian Mound Museum is hosting a series of children’s programs where students can explore the early history of the Shoals through short lessons and hands-on learning exercises. Each …

ELKMONT-A plane has crashed in Limestone County at Highway 127 and the intersection of  Witty Mill Road.  According to Limestone County Sheriff Josh McLaughlin two persons have died in the …

Ancient Egyptian royals were often buried with objects they believed were needed for a harmonious transition to the afterlife. Items such as jewelry and games were common inclusions in their …

FLORENCE-Councilmember, Kaytrina Simmons, cordially invites you to her annual Holiday Fellowship Dinner. A great holiday event that is quickly becoming a tradition.  The dinner will be held on December 10 …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday received the report from the Governor’s Commission on Teaching and Learning. The governor spoke briefly about the report during the Alabama Association of School …

FLORENCE-On November 27, 2023, officers responded to an assault call at an apartment on Mill Ridge Drive.  Officers located a female that stated she was struck in the head with …

ATHENS-From the imagination of a 6-year-old (who is now 7) the inaugural Ella the Elf Gingerbread House Contest was born. Ella Lovvorn, a Lindsay Lane Christian Academy student, scheduled a …

FLORENCE-On December 20, 2021, the Florence Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian having been struck by a vehicle on Chisholm Rd. near the intersection with E. Rasch …

TUSCUMBIA -The Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley will return to Tuscumbia on December 21! Singing River Literacy Council and the City of Tuscumbia are pleased to host the 7th annual Holly …

COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County has events for the upcoming holidays to,please anyone who wants to celebrate the season.  Check out just a few of the fun events to help you celebrate …

FLORENCE-Shoals MTB will be hosting a free event for the community on December 9th at 10:00 am at Wildwood Park. The event will celebrate the completion of the first phase …

COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County Tourism, in dynamic collaboration with the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Shoals Holiday Concert for its second …

MONTGOMERY-With the weather unseasonably warm for the opening weekend of gun deer season, hunters in the counties in the CWD (chronic wasting disease) Management Zone (CMZ), Lauderdale and Colbert, did …

MONTGOMERY-World AIDS Day is held December 1 each year. This day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the epidemic and encourage …

ATHENS-Garrett Waters (senior at East Limestone High) is a candidate for the Eagle Scout Rank with local Scout Troop 236 in Athens.  For his Eagle Scout project,  Garrett led a …

FLORENCE-The Shoals Storytelling Festival and Florence Arts & Museums are pleased to present Tim Lowry’s Performance of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol on December 15th from 7:00-8:30pm at the Southall-Moore House, the grey Victorian situated …