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Program to help new students acclimate continues to grow in Madison City Schools

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A student-led program is changing lives by offering a safe space to new students in the system. As the military population continues to grow across the Tennessee Valley, a lot of areas are adapting. Including school systems that are creating programs to assist these new families....

Madison, AL · 2d
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Trinity Town Council delays its vote on a controversial rezoning

The fourth consecutive meeting took place on Monday, where dozens of neighbors were in attendance at the city council meeting with growing concern that if a rezoning proposal passes, the land could be used for a possible AI Data Center.

Trinity, AL · 1d

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2006 amendment means millage funding for Franklin County Schools will not change

Last Tuesday, when Franklin County voters (outside of the Russellville city limits) rejected the renewal of a 4.5 mill Franklin County school tax for the next 30 years, it raised more than a few eyebrows. The defeated 4.5 mill tax goes completely to Franklin County Schools and is not shared...

Franklin County, AL · 1d

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New Fayetteville bridge aims to ease traffic, improve emergency access

FAYETTEVILLE, TN. (WAFF) -A new bridge over the Elk River is set to open Tuesday, giving drivers another route west of Fayetteville and providing an additional crossing for residents and first responders during emergencies. Lincoln County Mayor Walt Patrick said the project has been in the works for more than...

Fayetteville, TN · 2d
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Huntsville native, Rough Rider John Campbell Greenway honored 100 years after his death

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville-born soldier who served alongside Theodore Roosevelt and helped develop major mining operations is being honored a century after his death. Brig. Gen. John Campbell Greenway is a 2026 Madison County Hall of Heroes inductee. His first cousin twice removed, Gilbert White, has spent the...

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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Minority Leader Daniels: ‘I don’t think you’ll see Madison County go back Republican again’

Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels isn’t calling Madison County purple anymore. “No, it’s definitely not purple. It is a blue county,” Daniels said in an interview following Tuesday’s election, […] The post Minority Leader Daniels: ‘I don’t think you’ll see Madison County go back Republican again’ appeared first on 256 Today .

Madison County, AL · 2d

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Need to Know: 2026 Veterans Day Parade

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The 2026 48 News Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 A.M. Before the parade, attendees will be able to enjoy music performed by the 60-piece Huntsville Concert Band as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the landings in Normandy, France, on “D” Day. The pre-parade show will begin at 10 A.M. at 200 Monroe Street, in front of the Veterans Memorial Park.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Town of Grant plans first Veterans Memorial

GRANT, Ala. (WAFF) - As Veterans Day approaches, the town of Grant is announcing plans for its first Veterans Memorial. Grant Councilman Adam McBride said town leaders are planning the memorial to honor veterans every day of the year. The memorial will be at the top of the hill in...

Grant, AL · 16h

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Arab opens $11 million recreation center

ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - A new $11 million recreation center is open in Arab after more than a year of construction. The project is designed to give residents more opportunities for indoor sports. The facility covers 38,000 square feet. Arab Mayor Bob Joslin said it is the biggest project ever...

Arab, AL · 1d

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Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama

Veterans Day is an Alabama invention, and on Wednesday the state that gave America the holiday will fill its downtowns, courthouse squares and the lawns beside the USS Alabama to honor the men and women who wore the uniform. Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran from Birmingham, organized the nation’s first Veterans Day parade […] The post Here is every Veterans Day parade, ceremony and salute across Alabama appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 21h

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Arab cuts ribbon on Center of Recreational Exellence

The city of Arab has officially cut the ribbon on a new recreational facility on Monday.

Arab, AL · 1d

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Brett Jones becomes Alabama’s first openly gay sheriff after defeating two-term Republican

Democrat Brett Jones beat incumbent Kevin Turner in Madison County after campaigning on jail reform and ending Flock licence plate reader contracts.

Madison County, AL · 6d

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Hall of Heroes to induct Herman D. Gentry, the first Madison County death in World War I

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - More than 100 years after he died on the battlefield, Herman D. Gentry is being inducted into the Madison County Military Heritage Commission Hall of Heroes. Gentry was the first person from Madison County to die in World War I. When his unit fell back under...

Madison County, AL · 2d

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SAR Color Guard honors veterans at Hartselle Veterans Day Parade

HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) joined the Hartselle community Saturday for its annual Veterans Day Parade, honoring America’s military veterans during the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. The SAR Color Guard presented and posted the colors during the opening ceremonies before marching through downtown Hartselle. Dressed in clothing reflecting the military and civilian heritage of the American Revolution, participants carried flags representing the nation, state and patriotic heritage. Led by Color Guard Commander Randal Jennings, the formation included SAR Compatriots Scott Owen, Randy Brown, Robert Anderson, David Poehlein and William Sommers. Living historian Susan Sommers joined the formation in period civilian attire. The Tennessee Valley Chapter SAR Color Guard continued its tradition of participating in the Hartselle Veterans Day Parade, honoring local veterans through patriotic ceremonies. For Hartselle resident Robert “Bob” Anderson, a past president of the Alabama SAR, the parade holds special significance. “As a decorated Air Force and Viet Nam veteran, participating in Hartselle’s Veterans Day Parade is especially meaningful to me. Seeing my hometown come together to honor those who served makes me proud to be part of this community,” Anderson said. Participants in the Hartselle Veterans

Hartselle, AL · 1d

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Knights of Columbus to distribute coats to North Alabama children

HUNTSVILLE – Just in time for dropping temperatures, area Knights of Columbus councils will distribute coats to children in need across North Alabama in the coming weeks through their annual Coats for Kids initiative. Representatives from eight councils from Huntsville, Gadsden, Guntersville, Cullman, Fort Payne, Decatur, and Florence gathered...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

Did Republicans suffer a historic election disaster, and was Donald Trump’s handling of Iran and rising gas prices to blame? Is Madison County officially blue after Democrats swept key races across North Alabama? Did Tommy Tuberville’s narrow victory over Doug Jones expose serious problems for Alabama Republicans? Plus: Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) […] The post Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week … appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 4d

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Cullman proposes $2,500 fines, new restrictions around drinking water lakes

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) — Property owners living near Cullman's drinking water reservoirs could face new restrictions on construction, landscaping and shoreline activities under a proposed city ordinance that also calls for fines of at least $2,500 for violations. The Cullman City Council is scheduled to consider the first reading...

Cullman, AL · 2d

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Next Question with Madison County Probate Judge Frank Barger

Many people know Frank Barger as Madison County's probate judge and the man often called the "adoption judge." In this week's Next Question, we are sharing how his story began right here in north Alabama.

Madison County, AL · 3d

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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 · 4d