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FLORENCE-Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts will host a free Tai Chi sword workshop led by Gary Padgett on Saturday, October 17th, from 10–11am. This workshop is designed for individuals and …

SHEFFIELD – After sold-out performances in 2024 and 2025, Colbert County Tourism is bringing its popular We Rocked the World show back to The Ritz Theatre with a new lineup …

FLORENCE– After being named the 2026 Mercy Award winner for North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC) in May, Donna Tate, RN, was named one of 50 national finalists for the Lifepoint …

FLORENCE-Join Monica Yother at Southall at Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts on October 10th from 9am-4pm for an incredibly creative day. This workshop will begin in the morning with creating …

AUBURN-The NAACP Alabama State Conference’s 2026 Annual Convention, a four-day event to be held at Auburn University beginning Thursday, October 1st. The NAACP is the largest and oldest civil rights …

Nashville, Tennessee; London, United Kingdom – The State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the United Kingdom today announced a strengthened partnership to accelerate the commercial deployment of fusion …

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — In late September and early October, hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Alabama. Allyson Shabel, an Alabama Extension urban home horticulture regional agent at Alabama A&M University, …

TUSCUMBIA-“Oka Kapassa” is a Muscogee (Muskogean) phrase spoken by the Chickasaw that translates literally to “Cold Water.” Historically, this name referred to the large, cold-flowing big spring around which the …

LAWRENCE COUNTY-At approximately 3:48 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, Lawrence County Central 911 received an emergency call regarding an injured hiker in the Bankhead National Forest. A group of hikers …

ATHENS-Athens Fire and Rescue Chief James Hand said the initial investigation indicates this morning’s fire at Tanglewood Apartments started in an attic because of an electrical issue. “Eight units were …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Home Care has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score in the top …

SHEFFIELD — Get ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate individuality when the Ritz Theatre presents the beloved musical comedy Hairspray September 24–27, 2026, in Sheffield, Alabama. Set in 1960s Baltimore, …

MONTGOMERY  —  Dr. Chad Holden, executive director of the Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB), was honored to receive Samford University’s Learning for Life Award, which recognizes distinguished alumni who …

HALEYVILLE  – On Thursday, September 10, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) joined Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Tom Engels, for a Rural Healthcare Champions Recognition Event at …

FLORENCE-Join us for a cup of coffee and some Native American Education at the Florence Mound & Museum on Friday, September 11th, from 10-12:30pm. Free coffee will be served, along …

MUSCLE SHOALS –  Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) will host the “AI Community Caravan,” a free, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help community members explore artificial intelligence (AI) confidently, responsibly, and …

MIAMI, FL-With vaccines preventing 3.5 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide, according to the WHO, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the States that Vaccinate the …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) concluded its Labor Day safety enforcement period Monday, Sept. 7, following four days of increased patrols and safety efforts across Alabama’s roadways …

FLORENCE-There has been an additional arrest made in child exploitation operation. On 9/8/2026 deputies arrested Ronald Lynn Cummins, 67, Florence. Cummins is charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Cummins …

DECATUR- Record applicant pool yields more than 70 juried artists from 16 states, with live demonstrations across the weekend and a festival T-shirt inspired by a sculptor’s work The River …