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CHICAGO, IL -The Washington Post (12/2, Sima) reports that researchers earlier this year reported “that the shingles vaccine cuts the risk of developing dementia by 20% over a seven-year period.” …

FLORENCE-Show your creative side by decorating your bicycle with lights, ornaments, ribbon, tinsel and other festive items! Join us for Florence-Lauderdale Public Library’s 6th Annual Holiday Bike Parade. The Holiday …

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced that Keyarrow Moore-Bonner has been appointed as the Chief Labor Officer for the department.   “I am pleased to appoint …

FLORENCE-Throughout the year, our Santa Paws Christmas Market Coordinator scours various fairs and antiques shops looking for unique items of interest to be included in our Annual Santa Paws Christmas …

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

PHIL CAMPBELL -Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) Patriots Athletics announced Monday (12/1) that Jamie Jeffreys has resigned from his position as head women’s flag football coach. “I am deeply appreciative …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced Alabama will reach a major early-literacy milestone this December as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library surpasses two million books mailed to children across the …

UPDATE: The previous charges against Peyton Watkins will be nolle prosed (dropped by the prosecutor) and he will now be charged with the following; 2 Counts of Assault in the …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-The 2026 Democratic candidate qualifying dates have been set by the Lauderdale County Democratic Executive Committee to begin on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and end on …

TUSCUMBIA-American Legion Post 31 will celebrate the holiday season with the annual Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the Annex of the Church of Christ, corner …

 ATHENS-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle crash near Athens that has taken the life of one person and sent four other people to hospital, including a three-year-old child: …

FLORENCE-On November 29, 2025, at around 6:55pm, officers with the Florence Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the parking lot of Olive Garden, located at …

Every teacher has rolled their eyes at the “my dog ate my homework” excuse, but it really happened to one of America’s most revered authors. In 1936, John Steinbeck’s dog …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-Ten years ago, with a barge and a dream to keep the region’s waters clean, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful was born. Many partners made it happen. “If all of …

AUBURN UNIVERSITY— Roses often carry a reputation for being difficult or high maintenance. However, with proper planning and ongoing maintenance, they can thrive. Bethany O’Rear, a home horticulture agent with …

MADISON COUNTY-At approximately 0500 hours on November 27, 2025, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Units were dispatched to the 200 block of Keva Street in Meridianville, in reference to a …

MONTGOMERY-An overflow crowd is expected to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in January, and no one will be more excited about this achievement …

CULLMAN-On the evening of November 25, 2025, Cullman Police Department Investigators arrested Sara Baker, of Cullman. Cullman Police say local attorney Sara Baker of Cullman is facing a long list …

ATHENS – On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m., everyone is invited to sip and shop in downtown Athens to celebrate the holiday season. Now in its …

FLORENCE– The Department of Entertainment Industry program at the University of North Alabama has been named among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools in an announcement by the publication. “Being named …