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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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Fourth graders experience space at US Space & Rocket Center

Huntsville City Schools’ fourth graders have soared further into their education in collaboration with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This effort was completed last week through the “Mission: 4th Grade” series. “It began with a conversation Caty Stokes, our museum programs manager, and Holly McCarty, a...

Huntsville, AL · 2d
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Alabama liquor supply disruptions creating challenges for Huntsville businesses

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bars and restaurants across Alabama are dealing with liquor supply disruptions that are making it harder to keep popular brands in stock and driving up costs for businesses. At Stella’s Elixir Lounge in downtown Huntsville, General Manager John Longo says some of the hardest products to...

Huntsville, AL · 1d
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State audit finds “underlying sense of secrecy” in Alabama prisons as federal trial nears in Huntsville

Report comes as three Donaldson prison sergeants face charges and the Justice Department prepares to take Alabama to court over prison conditions. Alabama’s own auditors say the state’s prison system is hard to hold accountable, and in a few weeks, a federal judge in Huntsville will hear why the U.S. Justice Department believes it is unconstitutional.

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Faces behind freedom: Local veterans reflect on service, sacrifice and the bonds that endure

Every veteran has a story to tell. Some served close to home, while others spent years overseas. Some experienced the hardships of war, while others served in a variety of military roles at home and abroad. Each carries memories of the people, places and experiences that shaped their time in uniform.

Hartselle, AL · 2d

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Teledyne Brown tapped to support next-generation missile defense in Huntsville

Teledyne Brown Engineering has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture ground support equipment for the U.S. military’s Next Generation Interceptor program, with all fabrication, assembly and testing […] The post Teledyne Brown tapped to support next-generation missile defense in Huntsville appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Walker, Barnett sworn in as newest Cullman County commissioners

CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Walker and Richard Barnett were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, as the newest members of the Cullman County Commission. The two commissioners succeed longtime Commissioners Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman, who each served 12 years. Walker (who served as Commission chairman from 2012-2020) will represent District 1, while Barnett will represent District 2. As members of the Commission, Walker and Barnett will be responsible for helping oversee county operations, infrastructure improvements, public services and budgetary decisions that affect residents throughout Cullman County. They join Chairman Jeff Clemons and Commissioners Kelly Duke (District 3) and Corey Freeman (District 4) as the Commission enters a new chapter of county leadership. At the Oct. 20 Commission meeting, Clemons publicly recognized Marchman and Watson for their years of dedication and service to the county, saying, “I want to thank Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson for their 12 years of service to the citizens of Cullman County. It’s been truly an honor for me to work with y’all the six years that I’ve been here. Y’all have been dedicated to the citizens of Cullman County. Y’all are great leaders and you’ll truly be missed on this commission.” The

Cullman County, AL · 1d

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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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Alabama Honors Veterans With Parades and Tributes

TL;DR: Alabama communities are honoring veterans with parades, ceremonies and music on Nov. 11. Montgomery’s main celebration is Saturday, Nov. 14. Veterans Day recognizes all those who have served their country, both in war and peace. It is celebrated on November 11 every year, to mark the day that fighting in World War I ended. Originally celebrated as Armistice Day, Congress renamed the holiday in 1954 to honor veterans of all wars.

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Jacobs proclaims Nov. 17 Retired Teachers’ Day in Cullman

CULLMAN, Ala. – Mayor Woody Jacobs presented a proclamation on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, declaring Nov. 17, 2026, Retired Teachers’ Day in the city of Cullman. Retired educators Dr. Tomesa Smith, Susan Sellers, Lisa Hullett and Mary Ellen Pinion were present to accept the proclamation on behalf of the Cullman Education Retirees Association (CERA). The proclamation recognizes the important role public education has played in the growth, success and character of Cullman, as well as the dedicated educators who have helped shape generations of local residents. Throughout their careers, Cullman’s teachers and education professionals have devoted countless hours to educating, encouraging and inspiring students, helping prepare them to become responsible residents, community leaders and productive members of society. As stated in the proclamation, “The influence of these dedicated educators extends far beyond the classroom, as their guidance, compassion and commitment have helped prepare generations of Cullman’s young people to become responsible citizens, community leaders and productive members of society.” During the presentation, Jacobs spent time talking with the retired educators about their experiences in education, their years of service and the many changes they have seen throughout their careers. “We appreciate everything our retired teachers have done for our children

Cullman, AL · 1d

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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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Athens State University, Alabama Veterans Museum honor local veterans

Athens State University and the Alabama Veterans Museum continued a long-standing Veterans Day tradition of honoring the men and women who have served our country.

Athens, 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

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Council addresses water supply ordinance revisions, aims to improve grant funding for museum

Updated Nov. 11, 2026, at 8:08 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Nov. 9 meeting held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-56 . The ordinance, a revision of City of Cullman Source Water Ordinance No. 2008-05, updates restrictions and preventative measures for properties surrounding the city’s public water supplies, including Lake Catoma and the Duck River Reservoir, in order to prevent pollution and ensure water quality. Section 20-166, for use of adjacent property of the bodies of water, notes that the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman is to own property surrounding these bodies of water. For Lake Catoma, Utilities Board property limits will extend 50 feet outside this region and 100 feet outside of Duck River Reservoir. The revised ordinance states that any disposal of wastes, building, foundation or structures such as wells and other storage facilities must be located 25 feet beyond Utilities Board property limits. In addition to building, restrictions are to apply to docks and mooring systems for watercraft. The revision says no lots, real estate or tracts of land adjoining, adjacent to or bordering any waters of the public water supply shall be used for anything beyond residential purpose,

Cullman, 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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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From The Hill to the courtroom: AAMU alumni attorneys guide future lawyers

Four Alabama A&M University alumni attorneys returned to campus Thursday, Nov. 5, to share the lessons that shaped their legal careers with students considering law school. The “AAMU to the Courtroom” speaker series, hosted by the Office of Career and Workforce Development at the AAMU Welcome Center, featured state Rep. Ontario Tillman of House District 56, a partner at Maxwell Tillman + Coleman Law Firm; Eric Hewlett, owner of Hewlett Law Firm, P.C.; Rochelle A. Conley, AAMU’s vice president and general counsel; and Lula Cole, an attorney-mediator with Cole Law Group PC. Karla Miller, director of Career and Workforce Development, moderated.

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Local veteran helping change lives one dog at a time

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - From serving in the Marines, to instructing furry learners, J. B. Pitsinger has had a long career. He served in the Marines for nearly two decades in active war zones. After receiving a life-altering injury while off duty, he had to take a step back. “Haha...

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 · 3d