From left, Jeff Goodwin, Kevin Willis and Singing River Media Group owners Kevin Self and Mike Self chat during the announcement of the creation of Muscle Shoals Broadcasting.

A Fire Alert remains in effect across the state. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) issued the burn restriction on September 22 because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, and high probability of fuel ignition.

Bank Independent has opened a new location in Hampton Cove in Huntsville. The grand opening was celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting on Friday, September 22. 

University of North Alabama President Ken Kitts, left, and Wendell Gunn, who was the first Black student admitted, reenact the day then-President E.B. Norton allowed Gunn to enroll at UNA during Monday's 60th anniversary ceremony of his enrollment.

Kaiden Garner

I worked at [the WLAY] radio station in Muscle Shoals for a couple of years before moving to Nashville…