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A couple of interesting facts about getting older: The common perception of human biology is that our bones put on some serious inches in our youth, and then by the time …

TUPELO-The Lee County Sheriff, Jim H. Johnson released a statement concerning the arrest of a suspect who has outstanding warrants and was found in possession of Meth: “On December 20, …

ATHENS-Athens Police officers traditionally help Santa by delivering gifts on Christmas Day, but since it’s supposed to rain, the elves in blue decided to distribute gifts while they patrolled on …

TVA and Huntsville Utilities will provide $100,000 in funding to train and educate lineworkers. Calhoun Community College will manage the scholarships and enroll students in the Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program. A …

That time of the year again out with the old and in with the new.  But the biting question is….When did and where did New Year’s Eve originate? The earliest …

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most recognizable songs in American history, and the jaunty tune is as much a part of the Christmas season as twinkling lights and shiny …

Depictions of Santa varied, but that all changed on December 23, 1823, when a newspaper in Troy, New York, published an anonymous poem titled “A Visit From St. Nicholas.” We …

ATHENS-The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced $813 million in grant awards through the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, and the City of Athens is one of the …

As 2023 comes to a close, it naturally offers an opportunity to look back at all we have done over the last year. In Alabama, I believe we have, once …

MADISON COUNTY-The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement concerning a rash of robberies in Madison County.  The MCSO has arrested two suspects in regards to these robberies: “Between …

Before he had reindeer, St. Nicholas was said to deliver gifts via donkey. One of the most famous legends told of him dropping gold coins through a window to provide …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for November increased to 57.1%. The percentage of prime-age workers increased by three-tenths …

WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Robert B. Aderholt just send a video of his annual Christmas message. You can watch this year’s video below.

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 …