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Time is running out for Alabamians to visit the 2024 Auburn Floral Trail. It's underway through Friday, April 19. Community members are invited to travel the 14-mile, self-guided trail that highlights some of the finest blooms and foliage Auburn has to offer.

The 2024 Auburn Floral Trail is underway now through April 19. Community members are invited to travel the 14-mile, self-guided trail that highlights common springtime flowers such as azaleas and blooming trees such as pear, cherry and plum trees.

The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 8. Judging will take place after Memorial Day.

The Auburn Tree Commission will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 24. Members of the Tree Commission will distribute 500 Chinkapin oak trees and 500 Chickasaw plum trees to citizens free of charge.

Alabama's unemployment rate is on the decline.A statement issued Friday by the governor's office says Alabama's July unemployment rate was 5.7 percent,…