Neighboring Communities

One of the state’s unique holiday traditions returns this year at Rickwood Caverns State Park. The park’s centerpiece cave system will be home to “Wonderland Under Warrior,” a magical experience as the cave is transformed into a festive underground winter wonderland. Holiday light displays and...

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday visited Double Springs to recognize Winston County’s Bicentennial Schools: Haleyville City Schools, Winston County High School and Meek High School. Ivey announced the 200 Alabama Bicentennial Schools in August 2018, with each school receiving...

HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle City Schools on Thursday reported a total of 14 positive COVID-19 cases across the system, with 242 people in quarantine. The system, which reports its COVID-19 statistics on its website, said: “Hartselle City Schools employs 427 administrators, teachers, and staff and serves...

ARAB, Ala. - Randy Harwood has always loved Christmas, and decorating for Christmas has always been one of his passions. This November, he will get to check one big item off his bucket list when he travels to Washington D.C. to help decorate the...

ARAB, Ala. - How do you make the difficult decision to cancel a festival? Something that the community embraced and made such a success last year? You do it after much thought, consideration, prayer and logic. You do it with the support of city...

GRAYSVILLE, Ala. - Ginger Whitworth — the wonderfully eccentric, ditty-singing sidekick of Alabama’s beloved, weather-predicting groundhog, Smith Lake Jake — passed away on Nov. 17, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was 76. “Since childhood, Ginger seemed to have a natural connection with...

Stride for Sophia 5K seeks to raise awareness and open conversation about mental health struggles – March 7  ARAB, Ala. - The Stride for Sophia 5K will take place Saturday, March 7, at 9 a.m. at Arab City Park, inviting the community to celebrate the...

DECATUR, Ala. – Over 14,000 Sandhill Cranes, along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes, spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge (WNWR) in Decatur. In celebration of the winter migration of these long-legged and long-necked birds, Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Association hosts...

ATTALLA, Ala. - This month marks a milestone for Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain as the preserve celebrates 20 years in Alabama. Since relocating from Florida in 2005, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit preserve has grown into one of the Southeast’s premier wildlife destinations —...

FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville and Community Pride will host their 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m.   Town of Falkville Marketing Coordinator Brooke Jones said they invite everyone to gather for one of the most...

FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville will host its third annual Christmas Parade on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.   Parade Event Planner and volunteer Robert Summerford said it will begin at South Park and travel through  the downtown area and on U.S. Highway...

FALKVILLE, Ala. - The Town of Falkville hosted its 27th annual Christmas in the Park event on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Jack McCaig Park. Town of Falkville Marketing Coordinator Danielle Hayes said it was wonderful seeing everyone who came out to celebrate the season.  “David...

ATTALLA, Ala. – This month, Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is inviting the community to experience one of Alabama’s most unique wildlife destinations through its annual “Goodwill to All” $5 Admission Promotion, running through Jan. 31. Throughout the entire month of January, general admission...

ARLEY, Ala. - The 53rd annual Arley Day Festival is set for Saturday, May 16, at D.H. Hamner Memorial Park. Hosted by the Arley Women’s Club, the festival will run from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. with free admission. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the...