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ALDOT: I-65 Detour Feb 2-4

1/29/2021

I-65S to detour onto ramps at Exit 347

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that all southbound traffic on Interstate 65 will be detoured onto the Exit 347 (Huntsville Brownsferry Road) ramps Tuesday, Feb. 2, through Thursday, Feb. 4.

Both southbound lanes will be closed from...

2021 Athens Chocolate Walk

1/13/2021

Annual Chocolate Walk Returns to Downtown Athens Feb. 6

ATHENS, Ala. – Chocolate lovers rejoice!

The annual Athens Main Street Chocolate Walk returns to downtown Athens on February 6 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The self-guided event will start at the Athens Main Street office, located at 107 North Jefferson Street, where walkers will pick up their pre-paid ticket(s), a map to participating businesses, and their bag to collect their chocolate goodies...

ALCAC: "Convalescence" Open Now

1/13/2021

“CONVALESCENCE”
BY JANE PHILIPS NOW OPEN

Decatur, AL – The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of “Convalescence,” a collection of paintings by Jane Philips. Philips describes the exhibit as a collection that “catalogues the relationship between human and nature; a cleansing of the soul through decay, death, rebirth, meditation, isolation, wonder, and growth.” The show will be featured...

ADCNR: AL-USDA Sign Historic Forest Stewardship Agreement

1/13/2021

USDA, Alabama Sign Historic Agreement to Improve Forest Conditions on Public and Private Lands

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture James Hubbard and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a Shared Stewardship agreement at a virtual signing event on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

The agreement is between USDA's Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, along with, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Forestry Commission.

Shared Stewardship agreements establish a framework for federal and state agencies to collaborate better, focus on ...

ADCNR: Special Waterfowl Hunting Days

1/13/2021

Special Waterfowl Hunting Days Announced for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, November 21, 2020, as one of the 2020-2021 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The second of the two special waterfowl hunting days is scheduled for February 6, 2021.

On those days, military personnel on active duty, veterans (as defined in section 101 of U.S. Code: Title 38), and youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter may hunt for waterfowl statewide. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days. Hunting area rules and regulations also apply.

The special waterfowl days were previously reserved for...

Calhoun: Jan 11-12, 2021 Weather Announcement

1/11/2021

CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO CLOSE EARLY AND DELAY START DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS

Due to current wintry weather conditions, all campuses of Calhoun Community College will close today, January 11, at 3:30 pm. Evening classes are also cancelled. The campus will delay opening on Tuesday, January 12, at 9:00 am. Classes will resume.

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2021 Festival of Cranes Exhibit

1/11/2021

2021 FESTIVAL OF THE CRANES EXHIBIT NOW OPEN

Decatur, AL – The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the 7th annual juried Festival of the Cranes Exhibit in the Center’s Walking Gallery. The show will be held in conjunction with the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association’s annual Festival of the Cranes, which will take place on Saturday, January 9 in Decatur, Alabama. To celebrate, the ACA will be open with special weekend hours on Saturday, January 9 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The exhibit will be free and open to the public.

All students, faculty, staff, adjuncts, and alumni of...

Travel Alert: I-65 at Exit 347

1/11/2021

Expect I-65 lane closures at Exit 347

NTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect lane closures on Interstate 65 at Exit 347 (Huntsville Brownsferry Road) next week as work zone barriers are installed.

Expect delays due to ...

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