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 KNOXVILLE, TN ― The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a TVA retiree organization, is awarding a record $1.5 million in grants to educators in public schools …

Prochlorococcus, a species of ocean-dwelling phytoplankton, only measures about 0.6 micrometers. It’s the world’s smallest organism capable of photosynthesis — so small that 20,000 or so can reside in a single water droplet. …

ATHENS-On August 28, 2023, Investigator Jeff Kilpatrick took a report for Sexual Abuse 1st Degree that occurred in Limestone County, AL. The victim reported meeting Ronald Vernarr Hughes, a Homewood …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-Mountains of lush greenery stretched for miles. Bald eagles soared above while osprey dove for breakfast in the cool waters of Wheeler Lake. In the distance, the spillways rumbled …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement agency reports a single-vehicle accident that has taken the life of a Tennessee man occured while the vehicle was being pursued by a State Trooper: …

MONTGOMERY-The adage that if you love your work then you’ll never work a day in your life can be applied to Bill Freeman since 2014. Freeman, a Conservation Enforcement Officer …

Even the most dedicated ailurophile will admit that felines can be vicious when tested, but cats didn’t help the Persians win an ancient battle because of their sharp claws. Rather, the Persians …

ATHENS-During the holiday season, Santa’s elves are often those from offices in Athens or those in Athens firefighter and police uniforms.   The City of Athens is blessed with employees …

FRANKLIN, TN-To all of our visiting friends in the Franklin and Nashville areas, The Shoals is planning a takeover of the downtown Franklin Theatre with an unforgettable lineup of performing …

MUSCLE SHOALS-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident in The Shoals that has taken the life of a Tuscumbia man: “A two-vehicle crash that occurred late on Wednesday …

COLBERT COUNTY-Get ready to kick off the holiday season in Colbert County as the much-loved Christmas parades are about to begin. These heartwarming events bring communities together, spreading Christmas cheer …

During this time of year, we often see a surge in impersonation scams. Stay safe by learning to identify and avoid them. In impersonation scams, a scammer reaches out to …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday voiced her unwavering support for Alabama’s small businesses by signing a proclamation declaring November 25, 2023, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama. By …

JACKSON COUNTY-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office launched a new responsive website on 11/20/23 where residents can find the latest information regarding the operations of the Sheriff’s Office. The website serves …

FLORENCE-Mayor Andrew Betterton, Florence City Council, and the Florence Parks and Recreation Department are excited to invite you to the groundbreaking for a new Sportsplex Pod, which will occur Monday, …

MADISON COUNTY-The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has been running a sting operation in an attempt to control the theft of utility trailers in Madison County.  The MSCO has issued a …

SHEFFIELD – Tennessee Valley Art Association presents a Hippopotamus for Christmas at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Sheffield. Field trips on December 5 through December 8 at 9am and …

SNEAD-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident has taken the life of a pedestrian: “A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:12 p.m. Monday, November …

THE SHOALS-The latest cohort of babies born at North Alabama Medical Center is published in The Quad-Cities Daily. We hope you find your family and friends’ loved little on here.   …

FRANKLIN COUNTY-As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to serve Franklin County with such an outstanding group of people. The deputies and administrative support staff at …