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Florence tattoo shops find their identities through distinct styles, environments and relationships

The Flor-Ala

More than 10 tattoo shops operate across Florence and the Shoals area, but the artists behind each bring their own styles, philosophies and identities to the local tattoo community. Heavy metal blasts from a large Bluetooth speaker in the center of Til Death Do Us Art as artists work from individual stations lined with posters,...

Soccer draws Tarleton State at home

The Flor-Ala

Soccer refused to go quietly Sunday as senior Maddie Reynolds found the net in the 83rd minute to secure a 1-1 draw against Tarleton State at Bank Independent Stadium. The Lions (2-2-1 United Athletic Conference) controlled much of the afternoon, finishing with 21 shots compared to the Texans’ 10. However, Tarleton State (2-1-2 UAC) struck...

David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry named among Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Business Schools

The Flor-Ala

The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama has once again been named among Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Business Schools, continuing the department’s recognition by the influential music industry publication. “This recognition from Billboard is a tremendous affirmation of the vision, dedication, and

Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area to reveal photo contest winner

The Flor-Ala

The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area photo contest entries will be revealed and a winner will be chosen at an opening reception on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in the MSNHA administrative office, 541 W. College St., Florence. “We are thrilled with the response we got this year from our theme, ‘Landmarks & Legacies’,” said...

Germanfest to be held at Memorial Amphitheater

The Flor-Ala

UNA’s Department of Foreign Languages will host its ninth annual Germanfest at the Amphitheater from noon to 2 p.m. this Thursday. The German Club is partnering with foreign languages professor Rebecca Linam to bring German culture to campus, giving students the chance to experience German traditions without having to travel. The event will offer stickers,..

Volleyball takes down defending conference champions

The Flor-Ala

UNA volleyball bounced back from a second-set loss to defeat Central Arkansas 3-1 during Saturday afternoon’s home game. The Lions, standing 3-1 conference-wise, opened the match with a 25-18 win before Central Arkansas, 2-2, responded with a 25-21 victory in the second set. UNA then took control, winning the third set 27-25 and closing out...

Jason Isbell Hosts 5th Shoals Fest at McFarland Park

The Flor-Ala

This year’s Shoals Fest, taking place on October 3rd and 4th, is the 5th edition of this festival hosted in Florence, Al by Jason Isbell. This year included performances from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, the Drive-By Truckers, S.G. Goodman, Steve Trash, and more. Proceeds from this year’s Shoals Fest are going to support...

UNA alum presents “Southern Eulogy” thesis

The Flor-Ala

Summer Hall graduated from UNA in the spring of 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. After not being able to present her senior project, she returned to campus as a shop technician with a master’s degree from the university, presenting her master’s thesis, “Southern Eulogy.” Hall’s gallery takes viewers on a journey of...

Volunteer Day offers students a chance to give back to the community

The Flor-Ala

The University of North Alabama’s Center for Student Engagement hosted a volunteer day Tuesday, Sept. 29 inside the GUC Atrium, allowing students to connect with local organizations for opportunities to get involved in the community. The CSE hosts this event every fall for “Service September.” A variety of organizations participated, giving students a chance

CAT department to present “Birthday Candles”

The Flor-Ala

The University of North Alabama’s Department of Cinematic Arts & Theatre is presenting its first play of the semester, “Birthday Candles,” written by Noah Haidle and directed by Suzanne Reese-Mills The show’s relatively small cast consists of six UNA students: Clarice Weldon, Isabella King, Taz Whaley, Ma’son Bean, Evan Willis and Camille Murphree. With the.

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