Fort Toulouse Frontier Days Gives Hands-On Look at History
Wednesday kicks off Frontier Days at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka. The historic fort was built by the French in 1717, about 100 years before Alabama became a state.
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Small Businesses Prep For Holiday Sales
Believe it or not… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but not just for major retailers.
Many locally owned businesses are hoping for a boost in sales this holiday season as well.
German Painter Holds Workshop In Greenville
A German painter visits Greenville to teach a workshop in a new local art gallery.
Under Age, Under Arrest Campaign Kicks Off
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is taking aim at underage drinking.
Revenue Official Charged with Violating Ethics Law
A revenue commissioner in Marshall County is facing charges of violating the state ethics law.
Alabama Looking for New State Forester
Alabama is looking for a new state forester.
The Health Benefits of Music Lessons
Music lessons during childhood can pay dividends much later in life even for people who haven’t touched an instrument in decades.
New Program Helps Patients Deal with Depression
Doctors are using an interactive computer program to help patients deal with depression.
The Risks of Testosterone Therapy
A new study is raising concerns about testosterone therapy.
Jury Awards Ex-Landowners Millions in Hyundai Case
A jury has ruled that some landowners are entitled to millions of dollars for property now used by Montgomery’s Hyundai plant.
