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MADISON COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle has taken the life of one person and sent two other people to hospital: “A two-vehicle crash …

MADISON– Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the indictment of Charles Nathan Nickelson, former Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers coordinator and Huntsville police officer. Nickelson, 60, of Madison County, was indicted …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 disturbance call in the county involving an off-duty Florence Police officer and another individual. After …

MONTGOMERY-The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Office of Radiation Control has been made aware of more reports of imported goods contaminated with radioactive cesium-137 (Cs-137), specifically shrimp. ADPH is …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts and Museums is proud to announce that their Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern program has received an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) FY2025 Museums for America Award. …

HUNTSVILLE– A former Alabama Department of Corrections Officer has been sentenced for bribery, announced U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona. U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke sentenced John Paul Ketteman, 28, of …

FLORENCE—Mayor Andrew Betterton and the Florence City Council announced on Friday that the City of Florence hosted the annual ceremony for the 2025 Walk of Honor Inductees at the Marriott …

MADISON COUNTY— The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID) in …

MUSCLE SHOALS — The Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) Public Relations and Marketing Department received six awards for outstanding marketing and public relations efforts by the Alabama Community College System …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Ivey told Corrections Commissioner John Hamm that she would not exercise her clemency powers in this case and directed him to proceed with Mr. West’s lawfully imposed death sentence …

ATLANTA, GA– Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have risen nearly 70% from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from CDC researchers published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. …

MONTGOMERY-An investigation was begun September 22 after a horse in Coffee County was confirmed positive for rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal if untreated. The …

SHEFFIELD — The historic Ritz Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of the beloved cult classic musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Performances will take place October 23rd – …

HAZEL GREEN-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single vehicle accident involving a pedestrian has taken the life of a Hazel Green man: “A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred …

Maverick Clay, son born Mason Clemmons and Arial Thompson, Florence, AL on September 15, 2025. Theodore Jai, son born to Juan and Jessica Acosta, Florence, AL on September 16, 2025. …

HUNTSVILLE— The Land Trust of North Alabama (LTNA) invites families and community members to join us for the second annual STEM at the Preserve on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts and Museums is hosting a screening of “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress,” a film by Frederick Murphy. The 45-minute film will be screened at the Southall Building, …

MUSCLE SHOALS — FAME Recording Studios today announced it will be featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit, “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising,” opening Nov. …

FLORENCE-Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern is hosting a presentation on Sunday, October 5 th , 2025, at 12:00pm at Pope’s Tavern Museum, 203 Hermitage Drive, Florence, AL. This is one of …

ELKMONT– Singing River Trail, the City of Elkmont, and local trail advocate Richard Martin are proud to announce the unveiling of new Singing River Trail wayfinding signage at the Richard …