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ATHENS-New retail stores plan to locate in Athens, including Hobby Lobby and the possibility of Academy Sports and Outdoors, HomeGoods, Burlington, Books-A-Million and PetSmart.   On Monday, Dec. 22, the …

Cora Rae, daughter born to Tracy Koger, Jr. and Aubree Cromwell, Florence, AL on December 16, 2025. Jasper-Jack Dawson, son born to Blake Eddy and Makayla Dickens, Tuscumbia, AL on …

AUBURN-As people enjoy the winter holiday season, it is important to be aware of how cold weather affects health, especially for older adults. As people age, their bodies become less …

Every December, shopping malls, markets, parades, and office parties call in an army of Santas to headline their Christmas festivities. Donning the red suit is no small responsibility: The best …

ATHENS-Lucas Street Church of Christ in Athens reached out to the Mayor’s Office about a family in need of clothing and shoes for three children for Christmas. The church was …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is excited to announce the continuation of the Junior Museum Program, a hands-on educational opportunity for students ages 14-18. Led by museum professionals Ana Peeples and Michael …

December brings together many traditions and cultures — it’s a time to include everyone in the festivities, and there’s language to do that. ’Tis the season for holiday phrases: Carols, …

CHICAGO, IL-The New York Times (12/21, Span) reports on an increasing number of “older adults who begin taking GLP-1s and related drugs…and then stop taking them within months. That usually means regaining …

While the official holiday lands on December 25, people often use the term to refer to the general season of festivities in December. The word “Christmas” is a combination of …

MONTGOMERY – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama …

ATHENS-On December 15, 2025, the Limestone County Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop at the Taco Bell located in the City of Athens as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. …

LIMESTONE COUNTY-At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Pryor Field Airport Authority board approved authorizing its Chief Executive Officer, Adam Fox, to execute a three-year contract …

The United States and its currency seem inseparably linked, but for much of the country’s history, an official, standardized U.S. dollar didn’t exist. In its place was a Wild West …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 to establish the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group.  The Advisory Group will advise the governor on the progress, policy development …

HUNTSVILLE-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident has occurred in Madison County that ha taken the life of a Huntsville man and sent another person to hospital: “A …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is happy to host an evening of storytelling with nationally staged playwright, essayist, and performer Shannon Milliman. Join us Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 7pm at …

CHICAGO, IL-HealthDay reports, “It’s beside the point to debate whether vaping or nicotine pouches can be more healthy than smoking a cigarette, a major new report argues.” HealthDay says “nicotine …

Thomas Edison is known as one of history’s greatest inventors, but he was also a master of marketing. In 1879, Edison’s incandescent bulb was still in its infancy, but the …

KILLEN-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a multi-vehicle accident that occurred in Killen has taken the life of a pedestrian: “A multi-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately …

MONTGOMERY — As families across Alabama prepare for holiday travel, celebrations and ringing in the New Year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is preparing to kick off its annual …