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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday released a video message welcoming Alabama students back to school and encouraging them to embrace the opportunities a new academic year brings.   …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to offer clarification regarding Alabama’s driver license eligibility requirements for students subject to school disciplinary actions. Section 32-6-7.4, Code of …

ATHENS-A funding program initiated by the Tennessee Valley Authority during COVID and supported by Athens Electric is em“powering” community projects for Limestone County. The program, TVA Cares, aims to support …

TUSCUMBIA-The Colbert County District Attorney’s Office is proud to launch The Helping Families Initiative (HFI). This initiative focuses on addressing truancy and chronic absenteeism (excused and unexcused absences). HFI is …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is accepting proposals to collaborate with qualified organizations in Alabama to shift social norms around tobacco use and promote policies that protect youth …

KNOXVILLE, TN —  The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join in person or online for its quarterly business meeting as the agency advances America’s energy …

SOMERVILLE-On August 4, 2026, Patrol Deputies took two burglary reports on Fowler Rd in the Somerville area. Later that evening, patrol was able to develop a suspect utilizing the Flock …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers workshops, field days and mentored experiences designed to help participants build practical skills in a safe and supportive environment. Through the …

SHEFFIELD-Get to know the artist whose work has shaped the Muscle Shoals Meets experience. Join us at Rocker Gallery on Friday, August 7, from 5–7 PM for a special exhibition …

MONTGOMERY– The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has confirmed that a raccoon in the Dalraida neighborhood within the city limits of Montgomery has tested positive for rabies. The animal was …

TUSCUMBIA—Compelling Stories of the Southeast invites the public and First Nations to the 24rd Annual Walk of Life, Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Starting at Tuscumbia Landing …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums and the Oka Kapassa Native American Festival are happy to present Native American Education Days on Thursday, September 10 (in school visits) and Friday, September 11th …

FLORENCE-Join us for a night of poetry at Florence Art & Museums’ Open Mic Night, happening on Tuesday, August 25th, 6:30 pm at Southall House, 209 E. Tuscaloosa St., Florence. …

MONYGOMERY-When Dee McDonald renewed her family’s benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) last fall, she had no reason to think the process would leave her choosing between paying …

ATHENS-The first day of school for Athens City Schools students is Thursday, August 6. With the return of classes, motorists should anticipate increased traffic around all schools during morning drop-off …

MORGAN COUNTY-On July 31, 2026, Andrew Mitchel Rollins, 35 of Irondale, was arrested on a Grand Jury Warrant for Electronic Solicitation of a Child. The investigation began roughly two years …

Humans are masters of navigation. Over the course of history, we’ve developed tools to help us explore not only Earth but also other planets. Yet strip away all those tools, …

ATHENS — Athens Main Street is turning up the flavor in Downtown Athens with the return of Summer Sippin’ on Saturday, August 15, from 3–7 p.m. The annual event invites …

KNOXVILLE, TN ― The Tennessee Valley Authority reported $10 billion in total operating revenues on nearly 122 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity sales for the nine months ending June 30, 2026. …

FLORENCE – Aimed at strengthening the Tennessee River’s vital commercial corridor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle toured Wilson Lock last week to review navigation …