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Alabama elects its first transgender state lawmaker

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Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones: ‘Shouldn’t be an issue. I’m gay, that’s it’

Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones said his Tuesday night upset of two-term Republican sheriff Kevin Turner shouldn’t be overshadowed by his sexuality. “I know that there are some people that want to turn my sexuality into something, but obviously, the majority of the people, you know, can look past that and see it as what it is – it shouldn’t be anything that dictates how I’m going to do the job,” Jones said.

Madison County, AL · 2d
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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 · 2d
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Huntsville makes decision on historic train depot Roundhouse as questions about aging facility remain

The Huntsville City Council voted to allow the EarlyWorks Museums Board to continue to operate the Roundhouse on the city’s historic train depot property for the next five years. Earlworks will operate the Roundhouse while the city continues to masterplan how to utilize the seven-acre depot site which includes...

Huntsville, AL · 10h
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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 · 16h

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7 Things: Voters crash out, Jones doesn’t concede, Madison County turns blue, and more…

7. Alabama landed at No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings despite a 6-2 record that includes losses to No. 2 Georgia and No. 13 Tennessee, prompting a widespread crashout, with fans calling the placement “ridiculously overrated,” “preposterous,” and “one of the worst things I’ve seen in years,” with critics noting the Tide […] The post 7 Things: Voters crash out, Jones doesn’t concede, Madison County turns blue, and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 2d

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Madison County Commission approves plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes

The Madison County Commission approved a plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes.

Madison County, AL · 2d

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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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Dozens turn out to support woman after removal

Converted barn on Mathis Mill deemed unsafe for living by Albertville Planning Commission. Albertville City Council chambers were almost filled Oct. 27 for a Planning Commission meeting — a crowd likely spurred by social media attention to an Albertville woman’s plight in relation the converted barn or shed she’s lived in for 10 years.

Albertville, AL · 2d

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Democratic turnout in Madison County saw huge upswing, costing GOP incumbents

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The headlines from election night sound familiar: Republicans swept state offices and North Alabama reelected its members of Congress. But a closer look shows signs of some major changes in the political landscape in Madison County. Among the developments that stood out, two well-financed, two-term...

Madison County, AL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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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You Could Spend Hours Wandering Through This Massive Fabric Warehouse In Alabama

There are stores you visit, and then there are stores you experience, and Wilson’s Fabric in Boaz, Alabama falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely applies. Clearing your afternoon schedule before you go is not optional, it’s just good planning. Let’s be straightforward...

Boaz, AL · 4d

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Corey Hill elected Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner, ending comeback bid by Democrat Ron Sparks

Corey Hill will be Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner after winning the election against Democratic nominee Ron Sparks. According to unofficial election-night results from the Associated Press, Hill received 55% of the vote compared to 45% for Sparks. Hill is a fourth-generation cattle and poultry farmer from Douglas in Marshall...

Alabama · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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

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 · 3d

WHNT News 19

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Democrats see gains in Madison County as incumbent Republicans lose seats

Election night in Madison County ended up being a night of reversals as several Republican incumbents lost their seats to Democratic challengers.

Madison County, AL · 2d

256 Today

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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 · 12h

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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 · 1d