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KILLEN-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident that has taken the life of a Killen man: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:55 p.m. Monday, May 12, …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-Throughout the spring, millions – on some nights, billions – of birds soar unseen under the stars on their annual migrations north. People can spot them during the day as …

There have been 267 popes in history, the vast majority of whom have hailed from Italy. Indeed, when Karol Józef Wojtyła became Pope John Paul II in 1978, he was …

MONTGOMERY-The Office of Information Technology is currently responding to a cybersecurity event that is affecting certain state systems. In alignment with best practices, immediate steps have been taken to contain …

TUSCUMBIA-Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation will host its quarterly meeting on Sunday, May 18, at 2 pm in the afternoon. The meeting will take place at the historic Helen Keller …

TUSCUMBIA-The 2nd Annual Shoals Cottagecore Festival was a hit even though the rain wanted to take over.  The crowd was large and everyone seemed to enjoy the food, music and …

LAWRENCE COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident involving an ATV has taken the life of a Decatur man: “A single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) occurred …

MONTGOMERY-Governor Kay Ivey, on Friday while taking reporter questions during her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour Limestone County stop, shared that she planned to sign House Bill 386 (grocery) when she …

FLORENCE-Mayor Andrew Betterton invites the community to the 2025 STATE OF THE CITY program on Thursday, June 12, at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum. This year’s theme, “Celebrate Florence: Catch the Spirit!” …

SHEFFIELD-On Friday, May 9, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers with the Sheffield Police Department and the Investigations Division arrested Robin Denise Derrick, 32, and Javon Hargrove, 20, on multiple …

MONTGOMERY-Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as WIC) have increased, and additional people may qualify. If you are a woman …

FLORENCE — Cramer Children’s Center is proud to announce the return of one of its signature fundraising events, the 2nd Annual Cramer Kids Classic, taking place on Friday, May 23rd, …

ATHENS-A commercial vehicle was involved in a series of crashes that resulted in the loss of life, an injury and the arrest of the commercial vehicle’s driver. A two-vehicle crash …

TUSCUMBIA  – According to a newly released report from the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD), visitors to Colbert County in 2024 spent more than $115 million during their trips, marking another …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $1.9 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) to support critical improvements at …

FLORENCE-The Trash Pandas officially announced The Shoals as the community partner for the May 29th Hometown Throwdown! This exciting event will feature appearances by Sprocket, local community leaders, students, and Trash …

JACKSON COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle crash near the town of Paint Rock has taken the life of one person: “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately …

GUNTERSVILLE-The inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit was recently held at Lake Guntersville State Park, where more than 200 attendees discussed how to share Alabama’s natural wonders with the rest of the …

FLORENCE-On May 5, 2025, a Florence Police Department Officer conducted a traffic stop near Huntsville Road and Florence Boulevard for a traffic violation. The FPD officer came in contact with …