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MONTGOMERY-With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time to honor this ubiquitous species to …

SHEFFILED-Internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Mary-Victoria Voutsas will be performing a recital at the Rocker Gallery featuring music by Jeremy Smith, Philip Glass, and Nico Muhly on Thursday, July 16th at …

 ARDMORE, TN-The Greater Ardmore Chamber celebrated the new store front for Judy Moon Naturals at 25200 Union Hill Road in Ardmore on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Chamber board members, Limestone …

THE SHOALS-The first music festival dedicated to W. C. Handy was held in 1982 in the Florence, AL (Shoals area). Since then, each year the Festival has attracted a growing …

TUSCUMBIA-Join us July 16–18 as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary with our biggest, most exciting event yet! Come have a ride on the wild side and help a good cause. …

FLORENCE-On 07/08/2026, Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed search warrants at 800 Sannoner Ave, apartment 33, and 7 Sannoner Square Apartments. The Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations team made …

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reporting a significant decline in traffic fatalities following its statewide Fourth of July holiday enforcement campaign, which took place during the …

WALKER COUNTY – On Wednesday, July 8, at the request of the Carbon Hill Police Department, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation …

HUNTSVILLE– The Huntsville Veteran Job Fair is dedicated to connecting highly skilled veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and local job seekers with employers who are actively hiring.   This …

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) is pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Holden has officially assumed the role of Executive Director, bringing more than two decades …

SHEFFIELD-A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway ensemble audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the …

FLORENCE-Contractors are getting ready to begin milling and paving for the Pine Street Resurfacing and Striping Project. A complete closure of Pine Street from Irvine Avenue to West Mattielou Street will be …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey has issued the attached flag-lowering directive in honor of U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson of Corner, Alabama.   Watson dedicated her career to protecting …

MONTGOMERY— Alabama families can save money on back-to-school essentials during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, and runs through …

GRANT-The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Waterfront Public Boat Ramp for major facility upgrades on …

TANNER-On July 5, 2026, deputies with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 11000 block of Stewart Road in Tanner after receiving a report of an armed robbery. The …

FLORENCE  — The Salt & Pepper Roots Music Celebration, an ongoing initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and presenting the musical traditions of the American South, continues its 2026 season on …

SHEFFIELD: What does it actually take to transform a city? While it’s easy to focus on high-profile developments and ribbon-cutting ceremonies, Mayor Bryan R. Van Devender argues that a community’s …

SHEFFIELD – On Thursday, July 9th, Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for governor, will host a public town hall at IBEW Local 588, 1803 E. 17th Street in Sheffield. The …

ATHENS-The Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Alabama is currently open for its 2026 season at the Green Street Pavilion. It is a state-certified market featuring 100% locally grown produce, baked …