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WATERLOO-The Waterloo School System will close all schools due to illness on Thursday, February 26 and Friday February 27.  Here is the statement from Waterloo School  System Superintendent Jerry Hill: …

BIRMINGHAM – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, continuing her celebration of Public Schools Week, released a video featuring students who served as her special guests at her final state of the …

ATHENS –  On Friday, February 20, TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 3 was safely taken offline for its scheduled refueling and maintenance outage. Upon completion, the unit will be …

 PHIL CAMPBELL– Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) Freshman student, Ella Goggans, of Russellville, Ala., was crowned 2026 Miss Northwest Shoals on Saturday evening (2/21) in the Lou B. Bevill Center …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday officially proclaimed Public Schools Week in Alabama and continued celebrating the historic gains made by students and educators across the state. “Every child deserves …

LIMESTONE COUNTY — The Limestone County Board of Registrars is notifying voters of two updates to voting precincts ahead of upcoming elections. The Limestone County Commission recently approved the relocation of …

HUNTSVILLE-On February 17, 2026, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a possible conspiracy to commit murder. The intended victim, Robert Slayton, reported that an acquaintance informed him that …

FLORENCE— Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced that his office, in partnership with the New Orleans Passport Agency, will host a Passport Fair on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the …

ATHENS  — Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed and local officials joined business leaders today to celebrate the historic groundbreaking of The Grove at South Jefferson in Athens. A product of …

THE SHOALS-The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area has opened its annual photo contest after a two-year hiatus – and there are new twists. “We’ve had so many great entries in …

MONTGOMERY-Every student across Alabama deserves the resources they need to thrive in the classroom. Breakfast is an essential school supply that helps improve student learning and behavior and reduces absenteeism. …

FLORENCE-On February 22, 2026, at around 1:20 a.m., the Florence Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired near the intersection of Huntsville Road and Richards Street. Upon arrival, …

LAWRENCE COUNTY-On February 21st, 2026, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a suicidal person with a gun in Lawrence County. When Deputies arrived, they approached a manufactured home whereas …

FLORENCE-The Florence Police Department is currently investigating an overnight shooting. Huntsville Road and North Richards Street are closed while detectives process the scene. We are asking anyone with information on …

NORTH ALABAMA-With over 100 miles of trails, Land Trust of North Alabama offers plenty of spaces to relax, exercise, and connect with nature. Our public nature preserves are open from …

WALKER COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a tw-vehicle accident has taken the lives of two people and sent one to hospital in Birmingham with injuries: “A two-vehicle crash that …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released a video message inviting Alabama high school students to take part in a national civics and American history competition as the nation prepares …

DECATUR– Get ready for high-flying stunts, flawless routines, and non-stop energy at the 2026 SSAC Competitive Cheer Championship, coming to the Kelley Gymnasium at Calhoun Community College on March 6-7, …

CHICAGO, IL-HealthDay reports, “Intermittent fasting seems to yield little to no difference in weight loss or quality of life for adults with overweight or obesity, according to a review.” Investigators …

FLORENCE-Governor Kay Ivey appointed Lauderdale County Chief Assistant District Attorney Angie Hamilton as the new District Attorney for Lauderdale County on Thursday, February 19. Hamilton has been with the District …