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Pope's Tavern in Florence hosts free archaeology event June 13
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (142+ words) FLORENCE, Ala. - Pope's Tavern Museum will host its fourth annual Archaeology Day on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a. m. until 2 p. m. The event will give anyone interested a chance to learn more about archaeology at an active archaeological site. People can participate in excavating,…...
Some North Alabama schools announce early dismissals Wednesday due to weather
1+ week, 5+ day ago (96+ words) Several North Alabama schools announced early dismissals Wednesday due to potential severe weather moving into the area. Albertville City Schools dismissing one hour early. Boaz City Schools dismissing at 1 p. m. Guntersville City Schools dismissing at 1: 30 p. m. Jackson County Schools dismissing at 1 p. m. Kingdom…...
Decatur approves construction contract to save Carrie Matthews Center
1+ week, 6+ day ago (188+ words) The Decatur City Council approved a nearly $2 million construction contract last night to repair and upgrade the Carrie Matthews Center. The center will use that money to replace or repair the sagging gym floor, fix the roof, and secure several…...
3rd suspect wanted in Decatur armed robbery turns himself in
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (170+ words) A suspect wanted in a Decatur armed robbery turned himself in to police on Saturday. According to Decatur Police, officers responded around 11: 30 a. m. on April 29 to a call about a shooting on the 2200 block of Harrison Street SE. Officers say they…...
Florence Police release statement after suspect bites police K-9
3+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Florence Police released a statement Friday in connection with the arrest of a man who bit a police K-9. According to Florence Police, a man disrupted a drug task force operation on the 200 block of North Locus Street on Wednesday. Police…...
City of Florence planning 15th annual Earth Day festival
2+ week, 4+ day ago (81+ words) The City of Florence is inviting people in the community to take part in its 15th annual Shoals Earth Day Fest Saturday, May 2. The free event runs from 11 a. m. - 3 p. m. at the Florence Lauderdale Tourism Center at 200 Jim Spain Drive. Event organizers say…...
Free summer concert series returns to Florence in May
2+ week, 4+ day ago (170+ words) The City of Florence plans to bring back its free summer concert series in May and June. Music in the Park kicks off Wednesday, May 6, at Wilson Park. Artists will perform every Wednesday from 11: 30 a. m. - 1: 30 p. m. Performances continue into June with the…...
Decatur residents drop off more than 100 pounds of meds during drug take-back event
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (74+ words) More than 100 pounds of medications were safely disposed of in a prescription drug take-back event in Decatur. Decatur Police say residents dropped off 126 pounds of medications during a take-back event on Saturday. The Decatur Police Department and the Partnership for…...
4 dead in 7 shootings over weekend in Montgomery; suspects knew victims
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (555+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Seven shootings, four of them deadly, occurred over a 48-hour period this weekend in Montgomery. Police are investigating several scenes and chasing down suspects. Officers have already arrested two people, one of them for the first deadly shooting....
Decatur Police open registration for two self-defense class sessions
2+ week, 6+ day ago (94+ words) The Decatur Police Department wants to help women and teen girls better protect themselves, so it's holding a class to teach them how. Registration is now open for two free Rape, Aggression, Defense training sessions. Both sessions will run May…...