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The Alabama Town So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone

Here’s a sentence you don’t hear very often: your Social Security check might actually be enough. Not enough to survive with careful rationing and a lot of crossed fingers. Enough to actually live, comfortably, in a real community with real amenities, real food, and real neighbors who know...

Russellville, AL · 4d
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Lexington mayor confirms resignation of longtime police chief

Lexington Mayor Russ Haddock told News 19 Friday morning that longtime chief Agustin "Auggie" Hendershot had submitted his resignation.

Lexington, AL · 6h

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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 · 8h
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Decatur mayor wants city to grow to 75,000 residents, plans more housing and apartments

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur Mayor Kent Lawrence wants the city’s population to grow from about 59,000 to 75,000 residents. “Now, that’s not going to happen in my term, but that’s the goal that I’ve set that we’re working toward,” Lawrence said. Lawrence said...

Decatur, AL · 8d
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UAB Breaks Ground on Decatur Dental Clinic to Tackle Alabama's Rural Care Gap

UAB has broken ground on a new community dentistry clinic in Decatur, a freestanding facility planned for Decatur Morgan Hospital's Parkway Campus that aims to chip away at Alabama's widening rural dental care shortage. The clinic, to be built on Beltline Road SW, will be staffed by School of Dentistry faculty, residents and students once it opens.

Decatur, AL · 3d

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Athens woman who fled communist Vietnam by boat tells the story behind her friendship with a North Alabama Vietnam veteran

When Thanh Boyer arrived in North Alabama after escaping Vietnam, families in Athens helped her learn English, get to school and begin a new life. “I’ve always said we were […] The post Athens woman who fled communist Vietnam by boat tells the story behind her friendship with a North Alabama Vietnam veteran appeared first on 256 Today .

Athens, AL · 3d

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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into A Hallmark Movie In These 8 Charming Alabama Towns

Looking for charming Alabama towns that feel like they belong in a Hallmark movie?. These 8 towns deliver stunning beauty and the kind of small-town warmth that stays with you!. 1. Guntersville. Guntersville is an Alabama town so naturally beautiful that it almost feels like someone planned the whole thing...

Alabama, NY · 11d

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Local measures pass in Morgan, Limestone and Marshall counties

Several counties, including Morgan and Limestone, passed local amendments that authorize taxpayers 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption under certain circumstances.

Morgan County, AL · 1d

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on new emergency department

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Hospital leaders broke ground on a new emergency department in the Hampton Cove community, the latest expansion of the hospital’s services across the county. The emergency department is located off Highway 431. It will provide 24/7 care to patients in Hampton Cove, Owens Cross...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

WHNT News 19

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Huntsville Utilities reports large outage affecting 13k customers

A large outage in the Hazel Green area is affecting roughly 13,000 customers, according to the Huntsville Utilities outage map.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Chris Townsend wins Limestone County Commission District 3 seat

Voters elected Chris Townsend as the first Black commissioner in Limestone County history. Townsend won District 3, defeating Derrick Gatlin by fewer than 100 votes.

Limestone County, AL · 1d

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Singing River Surgery Center offers same-day surgery in Tuscumbia

Shoals residents can receive same-day surgical care at Singing River Surgery Center, which offers procedures ranging from orthopedic surgery to eye care. The center opened July 6 on the Helen […] The post Singing River Surgery Center offers same-day surgery in Tuscumbia appeared first on 256 Today .

Tuscumbia, AL · 3d

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Madison County Turns Blue for the First Time in More Than a Decade as Shifting Electorate Changes North Alabama’s Largest County Around Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County voted blue in this week’s election for the first time in more than a decade. The county, home to Huntsville, is the largest county in North Alabama. Election maps show Madison County standing out in blue among mostly red counties across the northern part of the state. The shift is drawing attention to how the area’s electorate has changed over time.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Muscle Shoals mayor to veto city employee raises pending financial audit

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - Muscle Shoals Mayor Billy Hudson said only some city employees will be getting raises. And a controversial veto will delay a raise for other employees. The mayor recommended a 5% across-the-board raise for all non-public safety workers during last night’s council meeting. But he...

Muscle Shoals, AL · 2d

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Limestone County school board approves bid for 3 football field renovations

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Limestone County school board approved a bid for renovations at three high school football fields. The project costs more than $9 million. The work will add turf and jumbotrons at West Limestone, East Limestone, and Ardmore high schools. West Limestone also will get new...

Limestone County, AL · 1d

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Blue Huntsville: Democrats see major gains in Rocket City after years of effort

Alabama Democrats hoped to make gains in the Rocket City in Tuesday’s election, and they did.  Despite significant fundraising differences, two seats in the state Senate and one in the House flipped in Democrats’ favor, while Democrats closed the gaps in others. Democrats also won the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and two contested judicial races. […]

Huntsville, AL · 7h

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Ardmore 10-year-old named Alabama Kidney Foundation ambassador

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Ruger Ennis, 10, of Ardmore, was recognized Wednesday as an ambassador for the Alabama Kidney Foundation. Ruger’s search for a kidney donor inspired people to step forward as potential donors and brought a community together around his family. After receiving his transplant, Ruger is becoming...

Ardmore, AL · 22h

The Birmingham Free Press

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Montgomery Makes History, Flips Huntsville House Seat

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Democrat Allison Montgomery defeated Republican incumbent Phillip Rigsby in Alabama House District 25 on Tuesday, becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the Alabama Legislature. Montgomery... The post Montgomery Makes History, Flips Huntsville House Seat appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Huntsville, AL · 17h

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Hall of Heroes: ‘It was either the Army or nothing,’ says retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Wade

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Wade is a former flight engineer with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the Night Stalkers. Wade joined the Army as a way out of Logan, West Virginia, and a future he could not see for himself in the coal mines.

Huntsville, AL · 19h

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256 Today Roundup: Events across North Alabama this week (Nov. 6-12)

The first week of November comes to a close with a weekend full of festivals and markets for all interests. Whether you are in the mood for live music, vintage […] The post 256 Today Roundup: Events across North Alabama this week (Nov. 6-12) appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 3h