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‘Incredible opportunity’: How Huntsville, Decatur metros keep unemployment rates low
Over the past four years, Decatur and Huntsville have taken turns as the metro with the best unemployment rate in Alabama. In the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Decatur metro narrowly bested Huntsville, as it has in 12 of the previous 44 months. The two metros were joint best for 12 of those months.
48 First Alert Weather Team hosting weather radio event
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - The Tennessee Valley is in the middle of severe weather season, that’s why the 48 First Alert Weather Team is making sure you’re ready with another weather radio event. Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis, First Alert Meteorologists Eric Burke, Jeff Desnoyers and Chelsea Aaron will...
Groups, residents mark 7 months since Perkins shooting with continued demand for accountability, change
Steve Perkins was shot and killed by a Decatur officer during a towing dispute. Most of the time since has been spent with demonstrations decrying a lack of justice.
Madison City educator makes Final Four in 2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year competition
A Madison City school system teacher has been named one of the Final Four finalists for 2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year. Liberty Middle School teacher Kristen Brown has advanced from the Sweet Sixteen, the state Department of Education announced Wednesday. She is one of two educators representing secondary schools, with the other being Kira Ledbetter Aaron of Vestavia Hills High School.
Oliver Howard signs wrestling scholarship to Columbia
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur Red Raider will continue his wrestling career in the Ivy League. Oliver Howard, who won a 6A State Wrestling Championship (175 lb division), signed an athletic scholarship to Columbia. I’m super excited mainly because it’s something that I’ve been working on my whole life,”...
A matter of time: Basketball coaches weigh pros, cons of shot clock adoption
Under the bright lights of the Legacy Arena at the BJCC for the AHSAA’s biggest annual basketball showcase, the Final Four, the Clements Colts and Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats girls basketball teams started their Class 3A semifinal matchup in a stand-still. The post A matter of time: Basketball coaches weigh pros, cons of shot clock adoption appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Athens student-athlete starts women in sports podcast
ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — Athens sophomore soccer and basketball player Kinley Hargrove has been playing sports for as long as she can remember. “I started playing at the rec center here and I fell in love,” Hargrove said. From the basketball court to the soccer field, the competitive spirit has driven Hargrove since she was […]
The Madison Village celebrates its 25th anniversary
MADISON – The atmosphere was one of celebration. Smiles, handshakes and hugs were frequent during the 25th anniversary party for The Madison Village, 6016 Wall Triana. “We have grown from just the one building to now six. We have 90 apartments total, and we have a longstanding relationship in the community,” Kristy Bryant, Executive Director of The Madison Village, said.
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