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Chris Townsend sworn in as Limestone County’s first Black commissioner

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - In Limestone County, the first Black county commissioner in county history has taken his seat as well. Chris Townsend was officially sworn in Wednesday morning. He now represents District 3.

Limestone County, AL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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It Sounds Crazy, But Everything At This Tiny Alabama Restaurant Is 100% Plant-Based

Alabama just called, and it wants you to put down that pulled pork sandwich for a second. There’s a little restaurant in Madison, Alabama called The Veggie, and it is doing something that most people in the Heart of Dixie would consider either revolutionary or slightly suspicious. Every single...

Madison, AL · 3d

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on Hampton Cove emergency department

$30 million facility is one of two freestanding ERs meant to bring emergency care closer to growing neighborhoods. Residents of Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads will no longer have to travel around Monte Sano Mountain into downtown Huntsville for emergency care once Huntsville Hospital’s newest project is finished.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Huntsville doctor offers alternative PTSD treatments, local veteran calls it “life-changing”

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF)- A Huntsville doctor said an alternative treatment offered at his clinic is helping some people manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Charles Lee, chief medical officer at Regenesis Stem Cell Center, offers a procedure called a Stellate Ganglion Block. It involves an ultrasound-guided injection of local...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Moody flag football advances to third round with 40-0 win over Tanner

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor Tanner – The Moody Lady Blue Devils continued dominating the gridiron with another shutout win in round two of the playoffs against the Tanner Rattlers Tuesday night. By the time the dust settled, the Blue Devils had a 40-0 win on the board and had punched their ticket to round […]

Moody, AL · 12h

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Nearly 150 years on the land: Bridgeforth Farms shows rural Alabama what Black ownership can build

Limestone County family farm, founded by a formerly enslaved man in 1877, was a featured stop for national leaders weighing the future of rural land and power. In 1877, a formerly enslaved man named George Bridgeforth began farming in Limestone County. Nearly 150 years later, his family’s farm is one of the most successful Black-owned agricultural businesses in the South.

Limestone County, AL · 3d

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Veterans museum in Athens connects with community

For Joshua Dempsey, becoming director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was more than a career change following 20 years in the Marine Corps. It was an opportunity to return to his hometown Athens, continue serving veterans and help preserve their stories for future generations. Dempsey, a retired Marine...

Athens, AL · 2d

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Football Friday: Rebels head to Sparkman

Friday night means gameday for the local high school football teams, and Under the Lights is back to cover Football Friday. Vestavia Hills travels north to Sparkman for the second round of the Class 6A playoffs. For updates throughout Friday nights and all season, follow sports editor Kyle Parmley on...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 15h

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Madison ranks among the Best Small Cities in America

While this may come as no surprise to residents of Madison, the city has not only been named on Livability.com’s 50 Best Small Cities in America list, but it was listed No. 2 in the nation. In fact, Alabama grabbed the top three spots!. Livability ranked 50 communities that...

Madison, AL · 1d

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Alabama, Auburn headline Rocket City Softball Series Announced at Toyota Field

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with Peak Events, LLC, announced today the Rocket City Softball Series at Toyota Field, featuring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama, and Samford March 9-10, 2027. Alabama will face North Alabama on Tuesday, March 9, followed by Auburn against Samford on...

Auburn, AL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Space Command ahead of schedule at Redstone, eyes 900 personnel by 2028

U.S. Space Command has reached its year-end staffing goal at Redstone Arsenal about six weeks ahead of schedule, with more than 200 personnel now permanently working in Huntsville as the […] The post Space Command ahead of schedule at Redstone, eyes 900 personnel by 2028 appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 22h

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DITR: RB Jabarie Wiggins, West Morgan High School (Trinity, AL)

Jabarie is a 5’11 200-pound RB out of West Morgan High School in Trinity Alabama. Jabarie has a 3.4 GPA and a elite skillet to compliment his IQ. He has lightning speed to take it the distance on any carry while also being a physical runner who can power his way through a defense. Defensive coordinators do not like scheming against this elusive back.

Trinity, AL · 1d

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250 years later, Athens to honor Revolutionary War patriot with monument

A Revolutionary War patriot who marched hundreds of miles to join George Washington’s army will be honored with a new monument in Athens as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. […] The post 250 years later, Athens to honor Revolutionary War patriot with monument appeared first on 256 Today .

Athens, AL · 1d

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Relive Your Childhood At This Wonderfully Nostalgic Alabama Comic Book Store

Somewhere in Huntsville, Alabama, there’s a building wearing a Superman costume, and it is absolutely not embarrassed about it. The Deep Comics, Games & Toys sits there in bold red, blue, and yellow, with that iconic shield logo mounted on the side, daring you to drive past without stopping.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Bobby Deneefe honored by city of Madison for 30 years of service

Mayor Ranae Bartlett presented a proclamation to Robert ‘Bobby’ Deneefe for his 30 years of service on the Industrial Development Board (IDB). Deneefe has contributed to Madison since 1980 and served on the IDB since 1996. “I Ranae Bartlett, Mayor of the City of Madison, do hereby recognize...

Madison, AL · 19h

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Decatur’s Historic Christmas Tour of Homes returns this December

The annual holiday tradition opens the doors of historic homes and churches in Old Decatur and Albany for an afternoon of seasonal tours and festivities.

Decatur, AL · 16h

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Alabama veterans turn their military experiences into a mission to preserve history

ATHENS, Ala. — Their military experiences took them to different parts of the world, but Joshua Dempsey and Bob Borden now share a common purpose: Helping preserve the stories of those who served. Both veterans work at the Alabama Veterans Museum, where their own experiences have become part of...

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