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MONTGOMERY – This weekend, as the festivities kick off, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) believes the “12 Days of Safety” campaign is essential for those traveling this holiday season. …

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is famous for his eponymous Christmas tune and for using his luminous nose to heroically guide Santa Claus through the dense snow and fog on Christmas …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden announced today that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for November remained unchanged at 57.6%. The percentage of prime-age workers decreased by …

ATHENS-Publix and other future retailers plan to locate at the southeast corner of U.S. 72 and Mooresville Road. On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Athens City Council approved an economic development …

MONTGOMERY  –  Local school board members from northwest Alabama were among the honorees at the Alabama Association of School Boards’ awards luncheon held Dec. 6 at The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel …

GUNTERSVILLE-Lake Guntersville State Park’s 39th Annual Eagle Awareness Weekends are guaranteed to offer an exciting blend of adventure and education, perfect for both returning friends and new visitors. Enjoy guided eagle …

FLORENCE-At approximately 9:40 a.m. officers responded to the 2700 block of Huntsville Road to a report of a possible deceased body in an alleyway. This information was provided by a …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts and Museums is excited to launch the Junior Museum Program, a hands-on educational opportunity for students ages 12-18. Led by museum professionals Ana Peeples and Michael Asher, the …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Wellness Alliance (AWA) is excited to announce the “For Every Body” campaign, which encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors and access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, …

The next time you take a sip of eggnog, you should know you’re indulging in a centuries-old tradition that traces back to medieval Britain. This sweet concoction — made from milk, …

ATHENS-Colorful celebration. Joy. Vitality. These sentiments about Athens and Christmas inspired this year’ Athens City Hall Christmas card. Athens Mayor’s Youth Commissioner Katie Lee Helums, a senior at Athens Bible …

FLORENCE-The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is pleased to present “A Winter’s Day with Quilts” exhibition that will open December 17th and continue through January 16th. Traditional and contemporary quilts …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident has taken the life of an Athens man near the town of Tanner in Limestone County: “A single-vehicle crash that …

ATHENS-The City of Athens posts their Christmas Holiday closings and last minute events for the season. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE City offices will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. …

ATHENS-On December 15, 2024, the Athens Police Department was assisting ICE – Enforcement and Removal Division – Fugitive Operation Team in the Athens area.  During the operation, information was received …

TUSCUMBIA-The tremendously popular Tuscumbia Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley will return Thursday, December 19, 2024. The trolley will depart approximately every 15-20 minutes between 5-8 pm from the Tuscumbia Roundhouse, 110 …

MORGAN COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a singlevehicle accident in Morgan County has taken the life of a Hanceville man: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:09 p.m. …

VINA-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident near Vina has taken the life of one person and has sent another person to hospital: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred …

FLORENCE-Our volunteer bakers are working well into this week and next creating wonderful treats for Chloe’s Fund’s Bake Sale. We have Specialty Platters, cakes, cookies, pies, breads, doggy treats – …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has successfully completed a review process to maintain national accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). In maintaining its accreditation status …