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The Gadsden Times

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Freeze warning issued for Marshall County

A freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. This warning applies to Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The NWS warns: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Marshall County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 2:09 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: " WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 across Northern Alabama. WHERE: Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. WHEN: For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. CST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Saturday Night to 8 a.m. CST Sunday. IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing." What is a freeze warning? A Freeze Warning is issued when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing (32 degrees or lower) over a large area for an extended period, regardless of whether frost is expected to form. A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is likely and when temperatures are forecast to drop to 33-36 degrees with clear

Marshall County, AL · 9h

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AT&T can begin phasing out copper landline service in parts of North Alabama Nov. 15

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - AT&T has received federal approval to begin phasing out traditional copper-based landline service in parts of North Alabama as early as Nov. 15. The approval covers the company’s 18-state footprint, which includes several North Alabama communities. The change likely will not affect people who make...

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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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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 · 2d
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Report Card Day a memorable one for Franklin County Schools

Report card day was a special one for Franklin County Schools Superintendent of Education Greg Hamilton as the Alabama Department of Education's 2025-26 state report cards were released Thursday, as five of the system's nine schools received 'A' overall grades. The entire Franklin County Schools system received an overall 89,...

Franklin County, AL · 1d

colbertcountyreporter.com

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Trojans surge past Oxford, host Boaz in Round 2

Muscle Shoals added another postseason win to its program history by topping Oxford 31-14 in the opening round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs. Though the Trojans only led 10-7 at halftime, a second-half offensive surge powered the team past the Yellow Jackets. An 88-yard touchdown run by Lincoln Smothers...

Muscle Shoals, 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 · 3d

colbertcountyreporter.com

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Deshler tops Central Clay County, will play at Good Hope next round

The Deshler Tigers are on to another round after opening the 2026 AHSAA Class 4A playoffs with a 24-7 win over Central Clay County. Late in the opening quarter Dayton Sandford forced a fumble that was recovered by Phoenix Carpenter at the Central 39. This set up a 35-yard touchdown...

Tuscumbia, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Best in Show: Cullman Theatre wins for ‘James and the Giant Peach’; see it Nov. 13-14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre hosted the District 3 Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival on Nov. 7. The group won Best in Show for its one-act production of “James and the Giant Peach,” which is based off of Roald Dahl’s children’s classic by the same name. Director Wayne Cook told The Tribune, “We have won the state One Act festival with Best in Show three out of the last four years. We have won Best in Show at state four times total.” Winners attend the Walter Trumbauer State Festival at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Dec. 4-5. CHS Theatre has been to state from winning Best in Show at District 3 Trumbauer competitions all but one year since 2014. “It’s an important thing for us to do well at District. Hosting it is especially nice. We get to share our school and community with students from all over north Alabama,” said Cook, who explained it has been several years since they last had the opportunity to host the District 3 competition. “The students from other communities seem to like coming to Cullman!” Of “James and the Giant Peach,” he said, “It’s a great kids’ show and

Cullman, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Christmas in Baileyton: Tree lighting, visit from Santa Dec. 4

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Just a few weeks after Baileyton showed what a small town can do when it comes together, the community is ready to do it again, this time under the glow of Christmas lights. The Town of Baileyton invites everyone to “Christmas in Baileyton,” a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Baileyton Town Park, 390 Fire Station Road. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 6. Santa Claus himself will make a special guest appearance, and families are invited to bring their children to take pictures with him. The tree lighting was a topic of conversation when the Baileyton Town Council met Nov. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Dewayne Sumner gave a report on the Christmas tree for the park, and Councilman Mark McKelvy reported on Christmas street lights. Council members also discussed plans for the ceremony and the supplies it will need, from hot chocolate and thermoses to the star that tops the tree. The celebration comes on the heels of the town’s first-ever Harvest at the Park on Oct. 31, which drew as many as 1,000 to 1,500 children, plus countless family members, friends and neighbors, and left the people

Baileyton, AL · 9h

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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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North Alabama high school football officials present awards, share laughs from season

The North Alabama high school football officials celebrated another successful year at their annual end-of-season banquet Nov. 3 in the Rocket City Tavern in Redstone Gateway. About 20 of the 104 members of the North Alabama Football Officials Association have some affiliation to Redstone Arsenal. They call games for schools in Madison, Limestone and Blount counties.

Madison, AL · 2d

colbertcountyreporter.com

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Muscle Shoals City Council recaps Nov. 2 meeting

Muscle Shoals City Council Meeting Recap – November 2, 2026. The Council approved the economic development findings and development agreement for Lackey Crossing, LLC, a proposed retail development at the intersection of U.S. Highway 43 and Alabama Highway 20. The approximately 220,000-square-foot project represents an estimated $60 million investment, with the City contributing up to $20 million. The City’s contribution would not take effect until the developer has secured its tenants and is ready to begin construction. The project currently has six tenants with signed letters of intent, and groundbreaking is anticipated in May 2027, with an expected opening in Summer 2028.

Muscle Shoals, AL · 1d

Yahoo!

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Downtown Decatur kicks off Christmas season with Merry Mile, tree lighting Thursday

The holiday season officially begins in Downtown Decatur Thursday night (Nov. 12), with the start of the Merry Mile, featuring a Downtown Christmas Open House and the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Downtown businesses will stay open until 8 p.m. with holiday sales, special promotions, new merchandise and complimentary treats...

Decatur, AL · 1d

256 Today

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Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds

Huntsville is the regional hub that rural North Alabama patients are sent to, and a new poll suggests voters in the Huntsville-area congressional district know it. They worry that trouble […] The post Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Tanner Elementary raises report card score from 75 to 83 in two years

Tanner Elementary School improved its report card score by eight points in two years, earning an 83 this year.

Tanner, AL · 19h

The Trussville Tribune

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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 · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Browns Ferry veteran Mike Skaggs named permanent CEO of TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors on Thursday made Mike Skaggs its permanent chief executive officer, keeping the power supplier for North Alabama under a nuclear veteran who spent part of his career at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Athens. Skaggs had led TVA on an interim basis since April, when the board named […] The post Browns Ferry veteran Mike Skaggs named permanent CEO of TVA appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Athens, AL · 12h