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13 Alabama National Guard armories to close

MONTGOMERY (AP) - Citing smaller military forces, changing needs and budget constraints, Alabama's National Guard is closing armories across the state. The Tuscaloosa News...

National Weather Service in Huntsville creating exhibit about 2011 tornado outbreak

  HUNTSVILLE (AP) - National Weather Service scientists want north Alabama residents to contribute to an exhibit about last year's tornado outbreak. Chief meteorologist...

Honor guards provide comfort during tiring times

Paul Thompson said being a part of the American Legion Honor Guard is a commitment that veterans take seriously. He calls it a privilege. "It's a part of the commitment...

Local ceremonies planned for Memorial Day

Like many Americans, Mary Day Smith plans to fire up a barbecue grill Monday to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. But that will be put on hold until after...

School age change coming

Alabama school officials do not anticipate a large influx of previously uneducated children into state elementary schools this fall because of the Legislature lowering the...

Lost in the '70s

Sheffield held its '70s Night event Saturday in downtown Sheffield.

Report lists 4 area schools among best in the nation

Four area schools have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as being among the nation's best high schools. The publication's annual Best Schools recognition...

The dog days of summer

While a lot of kids joyfully sing the classic song “School’s Out” this time of year, local officials usually notice an increase in complaints from...

Officials await verdict on ATRIP road funds

Franklin County officials still are waiting to find out whether nearly $2 million needed for county road repairs is headed their way. Earlier this week, federal transportation...

Shoals Environmental Alliance meets Tuesday

Adam Johnston, coordinator of the Alabama Rivers Alliance, will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Shoals Environmental Alliance at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Florence Public...

Disc golf course a collaborative effort

Todd Meckes, John McClanahan and Kevin Stevenson haven't been playing disc golf long, but when the Highland Park Elementary School principal approached them about building a...

Police seeking suspect in gas station robbery

Police are seeking the public's help in finding who robbed the Exxon gas station and convenience store at the corner of Wilson Dam Road and Second Street early Saturday. ...

Report recognizes four area schools among nation's best

Four area schools have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as being among the nation's best high schools. The publication's annual Best Schools recognition...

New disc golf course collaborative effort

Todd Meckes, John McClanahan and Kevin Stevenson haven't been playing disc golf long, but when the Highland Park Elementary School principal approached them about building a...

Tennessee Valley Shoals life

Skylar Crane wipes the water from his eyes as he frolics in the Tennessee River near Florence.

Frequency of dog bites increase with the start of summer vacation

While a lot of kids joyfully sing the classic song "School's Out" this time of year, local officials usually notice an increase in complaints from residents with a...

Permits required for mosquito spray trucks may reduce their use

The hum and fog associated with mosquito spray trucks rumbling through neighborhoods may soon become much less frequent. Regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency and...

Wondering what's next

Today is quite a bit different than yesterday for 1,780 students from the Shoals and Franklin County who became high school graduates Friday night. Perhaps they won't have...

Ingram guilty of manslaughter

Vincent Lavert Ingram faces 20 years to life in prison after being convicted of manslaughter Friday in the 2009 shooting death of Rudy Stanback. The jury returned its verdict at...

Study: Pay for CEOs rose 6 percent in 2011

Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs. The head of a typical public company made $9.6 million in 2011, according to an analysis by The...