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Happening This Weekend: North Alabama Events, Nov. 13-15

There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here's a look at some of the activities going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Galaxy of Lights – Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 31, at Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville. Celebrate the holiday season with the annual light display, featuring beloved traditions, new experiences and festive scenes for the whole family.

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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.

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Focus on Faith: Vietnam veteran follows new mission

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Charlie Miller, a Vietnam veteran and retired Army command sergeant major, visits the Floyd E. ‘Tut’ Fann State Veterans Home every Tuesday to encourage fellow veterans. Miller spent 30 years in the military. He says the call to ministry came after retirement. “The joy...

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Gridiron Heroics

South Carolina’s Shane Beamer issues warning about Arkansas as Gamecocks chase fifth straight SEC win

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost their first three SEC games this season, and talk around Shane Beamer’s program had drifted toward his job security before a four-game winning streak over the Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunteers, Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies lifted the team to No. 17 in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Gamecocks […] The post South Carolina’s Shane Beamer issues warning about Arkansas as Gamecocks chase fifth straight SEC win appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Columbia, SC · 2d

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Black voters make their mark as Democrats break through in Madison County

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Black voters helped deliver a consequential Alabama election night as U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures survived a Republican redistricting effort and Madison County voters replaced their sheriff, reshaped the local bench and sent new Democrats to the Legislature. The Nov. 3 results revealed two realities: Democrats demonstrated...

Madison County, AL · 2d

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on Hampton Cove emergency department

$30 million facility is one of two freestanding ERs meant to bring emergency care closer to growing neighborhoods. Residents of Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads will no longer have to travel around Monte Sano Mountain into downtown Huntsville for emergency care once Huntsville Hospital’s newest project is finished.

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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 · 1d

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Celebration Bowl projections: Toyota update sends Jackson State soaring, Alabama A&M tumbling

Jackson State makes the biggest move of the week as South Carolina State strengthens its position in the race for the HBCU national championship. The post Celebration Bowl projections: Toyota update sends Jackson State soaring, Alabama A&M tumbling appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

Jackson, MS · 2d

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Financial advisor: Form can reduce Medicare surcharges after life-changing events

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Higher-income taxpayers facing Medicare Part B surcharges may be able to reduce or eliminate them by reporting a life-changing event. Financial advisor Marshall Clay of The Welch Group said many people aren’t filing the form that makes this possible. The life-changing events form. Clay said...

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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 .

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Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May

Blue Origin has successfully completed qualification testing of a modified component in its Huntsville-built BE-4 rocket engines, marking a significant step toward returning its New Glenn rocket to flight following […] The post Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May appeared first on 256 Today .

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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...

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Yellowhammer News

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 · 7h

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Southern Heads to Alabama for Final Regular-Season Matches

BATON ROUGE, La. — Southern University will close out its regular-season schedule on the road this weekend with a pair of Southwestern Athletic Conference matchups against Alabama A&M and Alabama State. The Lady Jaguars will face the Bulldogs on Friday at 6 p.m. before taking on the Hornets on Sunday at noon.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

Country Herald

Alabama Weather Alert: Huntsville 30° Freeze Nov. 12-16

Widespread frost arrives Saturday morning as Huntsville temperatures fall to 30 degrees.

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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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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 .

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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...

Alabama · 1d

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Huntsville City Schools earns first A on Alabama State Report Card

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City Schools earned an A on the Alabama State Report Card for the first time. The district achieved an overall score of 90 for the previous academic year. Leaders shared reactions on social media, congratulating students and faculty. Leaders said the achievement reflects years of...

Huntsville, AL · 21h

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