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Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. If a location is missing, that means leaders have yet to respond to our requests for information. We'll update this list through July 4 as we get more.
Florence celebrates Spirit of Freedom in 41st annual event
FLORENCE – Get ready for an exciting Independence Day celebration in Florence with food trucks, live music, and fireworks. The 41st annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration will be Thursday at McFarland Park. Admission to the event is free, and food trucks will begin serving at 11 a.m. Live music...
City officials set for July 4th Jam on Sloss Lake as Russellville Electric Board withdraws its support for annual event
What makes the City of Russellville's annual Fourth of July Jam on Sloss Lake special to Mayor David Grissom is it's a true community event everyone can enjoy with friends or family. For 15 years, the City of Russellville, along with local utility boards have supported the Jam on Sloss...
UNA to consider bringing live lions back to campus
FLORENCE – Upon the death of the University of North Alabama’s lion, Leo III, on May 2, a student asked, “Will there be another Lion friend to come?” echoing the thoughts of many in the UNA community. Last week, the university released a statement regarding bringing...
PROGRESS 2024: Veteran Spotlight: Robbie Richardson
Although many veterans can trace their military service back to their “fresh-out-of-high-school” days, Robbie Richardson has a different story. The 53-year-old Russellville native began his full-time military service in 2007 at the age of 37. “I always regretted not doing it,” said Richardson, a 1988 graduate of Russellville...
PHOTOS: Russellville, Red Bay public libraries enjoy summer reading program events
Area children participating in library summer reading program events in Red Bay and Russellville have a wide range of activities keeping them busy this summer – from magicians, to animal education, learning about big trucks and more, sometimes with ice cream or other treats. At the Russellville Public Library,...
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