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FLORENCE-On July 4, 2026, at approximately 12:53PM, the Florence Police Department responded to a 911 call at 351 Jim Spain Drive; McFarland Park. Florence Police, LifeGuard EMS, and Florence Fire …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released a video message for America’s 250th birthday to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend.   In her message, Governor Ivey reflects on the nation’s …

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2026-2027 academic year. Families …

On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail of how “[t]he Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. … …

MONTGOMERY –– Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Tuesday announced the launch of Alabama’s Workforce Pell approval process, an initiative designed to make short-term, career-focused …

MUSCLE SHOALS-On July 1, 2026 at approximately 9:30PM, MSPD Patrol Officers arrested Kristopher A. Whitehurst, 49 of Montgomery , AL for public intoxication.  Whitehurst was transported to the Muscle Shoals …

FLORENCE-Thanks to a $49,900 Creative Place Enhancement Grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum now has upgraded sound equipment to better serve concerts, performances, programs, and community events. The …

FLORENCE– The City of Florence is joining the national and state America 250 observance ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. The city’s official theme, “One Nation, Many Stories,” …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts & Museums is happy to host Monica Yother of Studio 127 on Saturday, July 11th from 10am – 4pm at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Join us …

ATHENS – Finding your way around downtown Athens just got a whole lot easier. Athens Main Street is excited to unveil four new wayfinding kiosks designed to help residents and visitors explore everything …

MARION COUNTY-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident invloving a motorcycle, near Guin in Marion County has taken the life of one person and sent another to hospital …

LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On March 21, 2026, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5000 block of County Road 10 after receiving a report of possible human remains discovered in a …

SHEFFIELD-Doug Jones is coming to The Shoals to hear the concerns of the constituents in his area. IBEW 558 will be hosting Doug Jones on July 9, 2026 at 5:00 …

TUSCUMBIA-Colbert County Tourism and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame invite the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable evening of live bluegrass music, patriotism, and community at …

ATHENS-Margaret King, an Athens High School graduate, will start at Auburn University this fall with knowledge about community service, a positive attitude and fulfilling her role as a young citizen. …

COLBERT COUNTY-Colbert County Tourism is officially rolling into the summer season here in the county, and things are really starting to move.  Heading into July, Colbert County Tourism has a …

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is calling on Alabamians and ALEA supporters across the state to cast their vote and help Alabama earn the title of America’s …

FLORENCE-Florence Arts and Museums is proud to announce its updated internship program. Since 2018, FAM has seen over 40 high school and college students complete internships in the following areas: …

SOMERVILLE-Deputies responded to assist with traffic control while firefighters battle the fire an automotive business at the 4-way in Somerville on Tuesday June, 30. During this time a vehicle failed …

TENNESSEE VALLEY-With a heat wave pushing temperatures well into the 90s across the Valley region, now’s the time to get smart about your energy use. Did you know to set …