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Xavier Johnson has spent much of his first season at the University of North Alabama proving he belongs. Fort Worth, Texas, native, was named a midseason All-American by Phil Steele and earned a spot on the 2026 Jerry Rice Award Watch List, which recognizes the most outstanding freshman in the Football Championship Subdivision. With 97...
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The Lions hosted the Austin Peay Governors at CB&S Bank Arena on Friday night, Oct. 16. The five-set match proved to be intense, electrifying the atmosphere in the arena. Before the match began, UNA Athletics announced the game as the first ever Eden Calhoun Memorial Match, named after the daughter of previous UNA volleyball alum,...
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Zeta Tau Alpha continued the tradition of “Pink Week” from Oct. 10 to Oct. 17 to spread awareness about their philanthropy, breast cancer education and awareness. “Pink Week” is recognized nationally by every Zeta chapter. “We are proudly partnered with the American Cancer Society, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the National Football League,” The.
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While most people know the pink ribbon goes hand-in-hand with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the reasoning behind it is not often discussed. October is a great opportunity to stay informed, honor those affected and learn when something is abnormal for women and men. Statistically, men can get breast cancer, too. A breast cancer awareness campaign...
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Halloween and live music are coming together in downtown Florence this week as local alternative indie rock band Carver Commodore prepares to host its annual Creepy Crawly Festival Oct. 22-24. Formed in Florence in 2012, Carver Commodore has five members: Payton Pruitt, Phillip Blevins, Noah Freeman, David Smith and Clayton Christopher. The festival will fea
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The University of North Alabama’s Department of Cinematic Arts and Theatre will offer a concentration in Musical Theatre beginning in Spring 2027, expanding its Bachelor of Fine Arts program. The new concentration will provide students with specialized training in acting, voice and dance, preparing them with the skills they need to pursue careers in musical.
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For years, Florence’s Seven Points neighborhood has hosted the Seven Points Art Crawl during the fall semester. Each year, visual artists from across the Shoals gather to sell and showcase their art in the small neighborhood just north from UNA’s campus along Wood Avenue. This year’s art crawl featured work from a number of local...
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Before voting, take a minute to get to know the 10 homecoming court nominees. Voting closes Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the winners will be announced Saturday at the football game versus Austin Peay. Homecoming Queen Court Laney Garrett Hey! My name is Laney Garrett, and I am Phi Mu’s Homecoming Candidate for your 2026 Homecoming...
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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,...
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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...
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