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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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- We all dream of having a long and healthy life, but living to 104? That’s something to celebrate!

On February 14, Ruth Farley will be doing just that. A member of the Palisades Church of Christ, Farley is surrounded by a wonderful community, who had a luncheon for her birthday on Tuesday February 12.

Farley still lives at home, attends church every Sunday, as well as a ladies’ Bible class on Tuesday mornings but says she has no secret to her long life.

"Just trying to live a good, clean life... I have no secrets in it. It just comes natural," says Farley.

Along with following nature's course, Farley enjoys her sweets and making them in her spare time. She is specifically known for her homemade caramel cakes which she bakes for potluck lunches and special occasions at church.

“If you’d like a piece, you better get to the front of the line! If you don’t, it will all be gone,” a handful of ladies at the luncheon said.

Monday, Dec. 10

Anniston Christmas Parade - originally set for Dec. 10, the parade has been RESCHEDULED due to the weather for Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Theme is "Storybook Christmas."  http://www.annistonal.gov/news/?newsID=190

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Homewood Christmas Parade and tree lighting ceremony - 6:30 p.m. Deadline to enter is Dec. 6. http://homewoodparks.com/special-events/christmas-parade/

Vernon Christmas Parade - 2 p.m. http://www.alabama.travel/events/vernon_christmas_parade_-_web_submission

Thursday, Dec. 13