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MUSCLE SHOALS-A five-year project recently completed at Pickwick Dam has modernized generating units to benefit the grid – but boaters need to be aware of new safety warnings resulting from …

DECATUR-The highly anticipated North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games will make its debut in Decatur this March, bringing a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage, athletic competition, music, and family-friendly entertainment …

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) officially opened the TVA Community Credit Union (TVACCU) Walking Trail at Patriot Park on the Shoals campus with a ribbon cutting Thursday …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. The annual contest highlights some of the best …

DECATUR – Attorney General Steve Marshall presented a 2025 Safe School Award to Eastwood Elementary School in Decatur, Alabama. The award recognizes excellent implementation of safety plans and identifies current …

ATHENS-City of Athens Sanitation Superintendent Terence Brown said until further notice, the City of Decatur is suspending acceptance of other entities' recyclable materials, including Athens. Brown said Decatur reported the …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed the Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act, limiting electronic screen access in early childhood education and licensed childcare facilities. The Act is …

MONTGOMERY-March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate social work professionals, their dedication, and many contributions that promote the health and well-being of individuals, groups and communities. The theme …

HUNTSVILLE-The Land Trust of North Alabama has officially closed on 65 acres of critical land on Green Mountain, permanently protecting the property from development and marking a significant milestone in …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums will celebrate National Reading Month with Storytime at the Museum on Friday, March 13th, 3:30pm at the Frank Lloyd Wright Rosenbaum House. Join us for a …

ATHENS-Athens is joining communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250 th birthday. The Alabama USA Semiquincentennial Commission and American Village named Athens one of the state’s America 250 cities. …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) mission is to promote, protect, and improve Alabama’s health and provide the people of Alabama with the highest quality service possible. To reach …

SHEFFIELD – At approximately 10:00 a.m. on March 3, crews responded to a reported structure fire with possible occupants inside. Two engines, one ladder truck, Car 1, and Car 2 …

ROGERSVILLE-The Wheeler Dam bridge is scheduled to be fully closed from Friday, March 20 at 7:00pm through Monday, March 23 at 5:00am as part of TVA’s ongoing refurbishment that started in October 2025. …

SHEFFIELD-This weekend, due to the possibly inclement weather, I am offering three chances to view some of our earliest blooming spring wildflowers. Here is the schedule: Friday, March 6, 12:00pm …

MONTGOMERY-For the fourteenth year in a row, Alabama’s Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) program has been committed to protecting patients from adverse healthcare events, while promoting safety, quality and value in Alabama’s …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of Ronald “Rex” Vaughn II as Chairman of the Madison County Commission. The governor informed Vaughn of her selection today. “A …

FLORENCE — Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 11, at 10:00 am to celebrate the arrival of the new Friends of FLAS Rescue Van, a vital addition that will enhance the …

ATHENS-Native trees and plants are part of the renovated landscape on a site that once was a 32-acre eyesore for Athens. Three of those trees also have names. On Monday, …

MUSCLE SHOALS –  The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) celebrated the ribbon cutting and dedication of a new Pietro-Carnaghi Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) at the Power Service Shops in Muscle Shoals, …