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Most state public fishing lakes now open

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Saturday, February 16th, 2013, 9:36am

Most state public fishing lakes now open

February 1 marked the return of fishing season at 20 of Alabama’s 23 State Public Fishing Lakes. Commonly known as state lakes or county lakes, these waters are noted for their amenities and their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish, and crappie (in some lakes). Because these smaller lakes warm more quickly than larger reservoirs, early spring fishing can be excellent. Anglers may fish from the pier, bank, rental boat or personal boat.

“State public fishing lakes are the ultimate family fishing destination,” said Jack Turner, State Lakes Supervisor for the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF). “All lakes except Pike County Lake have a concession building with snacks, drinks, restrooms and personnel who provide fishing advice. The concessionaires have mowed areas along the shoreline for fishing.

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AL Dept. of Tourism and AL Cooperative Extension System offer plenty of events in 2013

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013, 10:55am

AL Dept. of Tourism and AL Cooperative Extension System offer plenty of events in 2013

Looking for something to do in Alabama in 2013?

Alabama's Department of Tourism has a calendar of events that will direct you to the great events planned statewide for 2013. You can view the calendar here.

Another great source for information on events is the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Its mission is to help people and communities improve their quality of life and economic well-being through the Extension's program areas.

Find out what ACES is doing in your community by clicking here.

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Houston-Love Memorial Library to show holiday movies

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, December 21st, 2012, 12:33pm

Houston-Love Memorial Library to show holiday movies

Houston-Love Memorial Library is excited to announce that it will be showing holiday movies on Saturdays at the library during the month of December.

"We are so excited to be able to give our com,unity the gift of movies during the holiday season and look forward to showing more movies throughout the year," said Kristin North, Children's Librarian.

The series began on December 8th with a showing of The Search for Santa Paws and continued on December 15th with a showing of Eloise at Christmastime.

The series will conclude tomorow with a showing of Thomas Kinkade's A Christmas Miracle on December 22nd. This drama tells of eight strangers who are forced to take refuge in an abandoned church during a snowstorm. While there, they learn life lessons from each other and how to work together despite their differences.

All showings will take place at 10 a.m.

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Alabama State Parks offer discounted lodging for hunters

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, December 20th, 2012, 3:51pm

Alabama State Parks offer discounted lodging for hunters

Outdoor Alabama has announced that some Alabama State Parks are offering special lodging packages for hunters now through February 2013.

“Hunters are an important part of Alabama’s natural heritage,” said Alabama State Parks Director Greg Lein. “The funding generated by hunting license sales is combined with federal matching dollars, which helps support public lands such as WMAs. Without Alabama’s hunters, access to public recreational land could be more limited. We appreciate all of what our hunters do for wildlife and land conservation.”

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Source: Outdoor Alabama

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Houston-Love Memorial Library to show holiday movies

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, December 14th, 2012, 1:33pm

Houston-Love Memorial Library is excited to announce that it will be showing holiday movies on Saturdays at the library during the month of December.

"We are so excited to be able to give our com,unity the gift of movies during the holiday season and look forward to showing more movies throughout the year." said Kristin North, Children's Librarian.

The series began on December 8th with a showing of The Search for Santa Paws.

The series continues on December 15th with a showing of Eloise at Christmastime. Based on the book of the same name, this movie tells the story of Eloise, a six-year-old girl who lives in the Plaza in New York City. She celebrates the Christmas Season in her own way by taking part in all the festivities happening around the hotel.

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Houston-Love Memorial Library to show holiday movies

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, December 6th, 2012, 12:33pm

Houston-Love Memorial Library is excited to announce that it will be showing holiday movies on Saturdays at the library during the month of December.

The series will begin on December 8th with a showing of The Search for Santa Paws, which tells the heartwarming story of a dog named Paws who takes as trip to New York city with Santa Claus to help the boys and girls of the world regain their Christmas Spirit. When Santa loses his memory, it is up to Paws and his new-found friends to save Santa and show the world the true meaning of Christmas.

The series will continue on December 15th with a showing of Eloise at Christmastime. Based on the book of the same name, this movie tells the story of Eloise, a six-year-old girl who lives i

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Alabama State Parks to honor veterans by offering free admission this weekend

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, November 9th, 2012, 9:39am

Alabama State Parks to honor veterans by offering free admission this weekend

Alabama's 22 State Parks is offering free admission for veterans this Veterans Day weekend, starting tomorrow, November 10th.

In honor of Veterans Day, Alabama State Parks will waive the entrance fee for veterans at all of its 22 state parks on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11. Anyone who indicates they are a veteran will be admitted into the park day-use areas without charge. No identification will be required.

For more information, click here.

Source: Outdoor Alabama

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