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The Underrated Alabama Town Where You Can Buy A Home For Under $100,000

Nobody put Haleyville, Alabama on a list of the hottest places to move, and that is precisely why the people who are moving there are getting such a good deal. There’s a particular kind of advantage that comes with being the town that everyone overlooks, and Haleyville has been quietly enjoying that advantage for a long time.

Haleyville, AL · 1d
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This Alabama Town Is One Of The Best Places To Live In The South And It’s Incredibly Affordable

Some towns just have a way of making you feel like you’ve been missing out on something wonderful your whole life, and Cullman, Alabama is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the rolling hills of north-central Alabama, this charming city has quietly been earning a reputation as one of the most livable, lovable, and surprisingly affordable places in the entire South.

Cullman, AL · 2d
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Cullman proposes $2.5K minimum fine for lake violations, but many Catoma rules date to 2007

CULLMAN, Ala. – A homeowner on Lake Catoma can already mow the protected strip along the water only three times a year. What would change under a proposal before the Cullman City Council is the cost of a violation. The city’s 2007 ordinance set fines at $50 to $500 per violation. The proposed minimum is $2,500 per violation upon conviction. The Council is scheduled to give Ordinance No. 2026-56 a first reading Monday, Nov. 9. The proposal names Lake Catoma, Lake George and Duck River Reservoir. It is not yet law. “Our responsibility is to protect the quality and reliability of the drinking water supply that serves our residents, businesses and surrounding communities,” Cullman City Council President Kim Hall said. “Many of our existing regulations are nearly 20 years old and were written before Duck River Reservoir became part of our water system.” What already applies at Lake Catoma Although the earlier ordinance is numbered 2008-05, the signed copy shows the Council adopted it Nov. 26, 2007, nearly 19 years ago. It established a 35-foot buffer measured inland from the lake’s full-pool line, the mapped shoreline when the reservoir is full. That line stays put even when the water recedes.

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Near Birmingham Is Alabama's Laid-Back City With Affordable Living, Antique Shops, And Southern Charm

Home to more than 1.1 million Alabamians and counting, Birmingham anchors the largest metropolitan area in the entire state. More and more people are favoring suburban living though, opting to put down roots outside Birmingham proper. Situated about 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham, just a straight shot up Interstate 65, the suburb of Gardendale has certainly seen steady growth over the past several decades, and it's easy to see why.

Gardendale, AL · 1d
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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 5d

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Arab opens $11 million recreation center

ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - A new $11 million recreation center is open in Arab after more than a year of construction. The project is designed to give residents more opportunities for indoor sports. The facility covers 38,000 square feet. Arab Mayor Bob Joslin said it is the biggest project ever...

Arab, AL · 1d

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Revised Cullman ordinance drops proposed 25-foot shoreline buffer at Lake George

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council gave a first reading Monday, Nov. 9, to a revised drinking water ordinance that drops the proposed 25-foot shoreline buffer at Lake George. The council took no vote on Ordinance No. 2026-56 . (See previous story: www.cullmantribune.com/2026/11/08/cullman-proposes-2-5k-minimum-fine-for-lake-violations-but-many-catoma-rules-date-to-2007 ) The first draft named three lakes. The revision names the two that supply Cullman’s drinking water today, Lake Catoma and Duck River Reservoir. It specifies a 35-foot buffer at Catoma and a 100-foot buffer at Duck River, each measured inland from the shoreline when the reservoir is full. Cullman began using Lake George as a water source in 1958. The city later disconnected it from the water system after Lake Catoma and its treatment plant came into service in 1967, according to Tribune archives. The revised ordinance still says the Utilities Board owns property at “all current and former water supply lakes.” If Cullman draws drinking water from Lake George again, the proposed rules for land adjoining the public water supply could apply there. The revised text sets no buffer width for Lake George. Council President Kim Hall said city and utility officials had encountered three different ordinances over the past year and wanted residents

Cullman, AL · 1d

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Athens community says goodbye to historic Ferman Elmore Field

ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens City Schools is preparing to replace an aging school building with a new facility. Community members gathered Sunday at Ferman Elmore Field for one last walk before it makes way for construction. Ferman Elmore Field was built in 1936. It has hosted football games, band...

Athens, AL · 2d

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51 years after eliminating school segregation in its system, Russellville City Schools finally dismissed from decades-old lawsuit

A lawsuit filed more than 63 years ago against multiple boards of education in Alabama, including Russellville City Schools, was finally dismissed recently, even though the system has been in compliance for 50 years with the allegations raised against it. Anthony T. Lee, et al, along with the United States...

Russellville, AL · 10h

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Planning Commission tables new 7 Brew site plan

CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman Planning Commission in August approved a short-form subdivision request for Murphy Oil USA. Back in May, the proposed site plan was approved, with contingencies from the city engineer relating to the Alabama Department of Transportation traffic and safety plan. At the Commission’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, an additional proposal for the site plan was discussed that would add a 7 Brew Coffee to the project at 800 Second Ave. NW. Two representatives from Brew Culture, LLC, 7 Brew Coffee’s corporate entity, addressed the Commission in an attempt to allay concerns about safety at the proposed new location. Commissioners said the area sees high traffic for numerous reasons, particularly, according to Commissioner Cheryl Harrison, because of nearby schools. She said the new location would add on to existing traffic congestion from school drop-off and pick-up times. Chairman Michael Sullins noted that while the project’s previous ALDOT contingencies were resolved, further resolution may be needed due to community safety concerns. Ultimately, the item was tabled until the Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026. The Commission did approve a site plan for an expansion at 1206 Sixth St. SW, located within Industrial Park 2.

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Gate 7 affected by power outage in Madison community

Redstone Arsenal said that Gate 7 closed temporarily Tuesday morning after a power outage in a nearby neighborhood.

Madison, AL · 23h

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Huntsville city offices to close for Veterans Day; garbage pickup delayed

Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, and residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day. The closure includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Offices are scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Some Parks and Recreation facilities...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Huntsville mayor announces ‘Big Picture 2.0’ in state of the city address

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said 2026 was a year of accomplishments for the city. Battle delivered his state of the city address Monday, highlighting accomplishments from the last year. 2026 accomplishments. In the past 12 months, Huntsville welcomed Eli Lilly and its $6 billion facility to...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Trinity rezoning request withdrawn amid resident opposition

TRINITY, Ala. (WAFF) - After months of pushback from people who live in Trinity, the vote on a proposal to rezone nearly 184 acres of land is now off the table. That land sits between Steed Road and Old Trinity Road and was billed as a perfect location for a data center.

Trinity, AL · 1d

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Arab cuts ribbon on Center of Recreational Exellence

The city of Arab has officially cut the ribbon on a new recreational facility on Monday.

Arab, AL · 1d

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Annual Walk of Life Celebrates Return

TUSCUMBIA — Colbert County Tourism invites tourism partners, members of the media and the public to join the 24th Annual Walk of Life on Saturday, November 14 from 9am–noon. Presented by Compelling Stories of the Southeast, the Walk of Life is both a memorial and a celebration, remembering...

Colbert County, AL · 1d

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Downtown Decatur’s Merry Mile returns with Jingle Boats, Christmas events

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Downtown Decatur is preparing to welcome the holiday season with the return of its Merry Mile, bringing decorations, shopping and community events to the city beginning Nov. 12. The celebration spans the 1.1-mile downtown corridor from the top of Second Avenue to Bank Street and continues...

Decatur, AL · 21h

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Two uniforms, one mission: The story of Lt. Gen. A.C. Roper

Some dedicate their lives to one form of service, but Lieutenant General A.C. Roper answered the call in two different uniforms.

Decatur, AL · 18h

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Huntsville VA clinic expansion brings more care closer to home, but veterans say gaps remain

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A recent expansion of the Huntsville VA specialty clinic is giving North Alabama veterans access to more care close to home. But some say long drives and waits for appointments remain barriers to treatment. The clinic added cardiology, urology and chemotherapy infusions earlier this year. VA...

Huntsville, AL · 12h

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Jasper to Unveil America 250 Community Mural on Veterans Day

JASPER, AL – The City of Jasper, Jasper Main Street, the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, and the Walker County Arts Alliance will unveil the America 250 Community Unity Tree Mural on Wednesday, November 11, at 1 p.m. at the Glover Drugs building in downtown Jasper. The unveiling...

Jasper, AL · 23h