The University of North Alabama is ushering in a new chapter with the launch of a refreshed institutional brand and marketing campaign designed to highlight the university’s history while attracting […]

Teacher candidates at the University of North Alabama achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) during the 2025-26 academic year. According to UNA, […]

When Dr. Kenneth D. Kitts arrived at the University of North Alabama in 2015, UNA enrolled fewer than 7,000 students. Today, the university is approaching 11,000. At a moment when […]

The Kilby Laboratory School robotics team returned from the world stage with hardware in hand after earning the Energy Award at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, […]

The University of North Alabama has selected Dr. Joseph Gray as its next Director of Bands following a nationwide search, university officials announced. Gray will lead the university’s nationally recognized […]

The 29th annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival brought filmmakers and audiences to Florence this month for three days of screenings, discussion and live events. The University of North Alabama […]

MONTGOMERY — Several agencies in North Alabama were provided much-needed funding to help fight homelessness thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant […]

FLORENCE – There haven’t been any touchdowns yet at Bank Independent Stadium, but the University of North Alabama and the city of Florence celebrated a big score Thursday. The Alabama […]

FLORENCE – Pine Street, a main thoroughfare through the University of North Alabama campus, will soon see some safety and accessibility improvements.  The university and the City of Florence were awarded […]

FLORENCE — Overnight resurfacing of Helton Drive in Florence will begin Sunday, weather permitting. The Alabama Department of Transportation said the $1,166,350 project includes milling and resurfacing more than a […]

FLORENCE —  Ron Tyler won nearly every box Tuesday en route to capturing the Florence mayoral race. Mayor Andy Betterton did not run for reelection, meaning a new list of […]

FLORENCE — Motorists should expect nighttime delays and brief stoppages on U.S. 72/Florence Boulevard as traffic patterns change for the next phase of the $24 million widening project in Lauderdale County. […]

FLORENCE — Motorists on the busiest thoroughfare in Florence will face lane closures over the next several days. Cox Creek Parkway will undergo a resurfacing project starting Sunday night, the […]

FLORENCE – Each July, the Shoals area cranks up the tunes in honor of the “Father of the Blues,” Florence native W.C. Handy.  This year marks the 44th annual W.C. […]

FLORENCE – A long-discussed hotel development in downtown Florence has taken a step forward. Hard Rock International announced today it is working with Sak Capital Partners on a Reverb by […]

FLORENCE – Who’s No. 1? Florence is!  According to an online poll of USA Today readers, the Shoals’ largest city is the best small college town in the country.  Jacksonville, […]

FLORENCE — A welfare check escalated into a car chase Tuesday that resulted in a police shootout leaving one man dead, and a woman and a police officer wounded. According […]

FLORENCE — With the cutting of a ribbon, the boating and angling experience in Florence has been improved. The ribbon-cutting  celebrated renovations to the McFarland Public Boat Ramp facility on […]

FLORENCE – Contractors will soon begin tearing down the old downtown Florence parking deck, city officials said. Over the next few weeks, crews will relocate utility lines to ensure a […]

FLORENCE — It’s launchtime for boaters at McFarland Park. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has reopened the larger of the […]

FLORENCE – In time for holiday shoppers downtown, the Tombigbee Public Parking Deck  opened Monday. Mayor Andy Betterton, Florence City Council, and the Florence Downtown Alliance celebrated the opening of the […]

MONTGOMERY — In the spirit of helping the homeless, including victims of domestic violence, two Tennessee Valley cities and three nonprofit agencies will share $1.3 million in grant assistance. The […]

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 […]

FLORENCE —  The Shoal Creek Public Boat Ramp on Wilson Reservoir will be closed due for several weekdays for utility construction, the state Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division announced. The facility near […]