MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Tourism Department says 22 towns across the state will participate in the department's April Walking Tours.

The department's Brian Jones says more than 1,700 tours have been done since the program started 10 years ago. The free, hour-long tours of historic districts and courthouse squares will start at 10 a.m. on April 6, 13, 20 and 27.

Participating cities are Athens, Atmore, Birmingham, Butler, Courtland, Cullman, Decatur, Eufaula, Fairhope, Florence, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Monroeville, Montevallo, Montgomery, Phenix City, Prattville, Sheffield, Sylacauga, Tuscumbia and Wetumpka.

Find out more at www.alabama.travel/trails/april-walking-tours

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HANCEVILLE, Ala.—Members of the Wallace State Vocal Jazz Ensemble are serving as living Christmas Cards this year.  With each booking, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble will sing a holiday greeting for the office, or to family or friends.

Appearances are $20 and available by appointment Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 14.  Call Wallace State choral director Tiffany Richter at 256.352.8034 to make a reservation or for more information.