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This Month Matters: Military spouse and mother of 11 turns nearly 30 moves into a children’s book for military kids

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and resilience of military families, including the children who move with them. For this episode of This Month Matters, digital host Tatyana White, a military child herself, sat down with local author...

Huntsville, AL · 7h

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Huntsville’s Martinson family lays a fifth generation in cradle sold at Harrison Brothers in 1914

A white pine cradle sold out of Harrison Brothers Hardware in 1914 has a new occupant. Douglas Claude Martinson IV, born October 3, 2026, to Clay and Annabel Roth Martinson, […] The post Huntsville’s Martinson family lays a fifth generation in cradle sold at Harrison Brothers in 1914 appeared first on 256 Today .

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AT&T can begin phasing out copper landline service in parts of North Alabama Nov. 15

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - AT&T has received federal approval to begin phasing out traditional copper-based landline service in parts of North Alabama as early as Nov. 15. The approval covers the company’s 18-state footprint, which includes several North Alabama communities. The change likely will not affect people who make...

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The Gadsden Times

Freeze warning issued for Marshall County

A freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. This warning applies to Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The NWS warns: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Marshall County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 2:09 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: " WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 across Northern Alabama. WHERE: Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. WHEN: For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. CST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Saturday Night to 8 a.m. CST Sunday. IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing." What is a freeze warning? A Freeze Warning is issued when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing (32 degrees or lower) over a large area for an extended period, regardless of whether frost is expected to form. A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is likely and when temperatures are forecast to drop to 33-36 degrees with clear

Marshall County, AL · 11h

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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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HBCU Gameday

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

The Cullman Tribune

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Christmas in Baileyton: Tree lighting, visit from Santa Dec. 4

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Just a few weeks after Baileyton showed what a small town can do when it comes together, the community is ready to do it again, this time under the glow of Christmas lights. The Town of Baileyton invites everyone to “Christmas in Baileyton,” a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Baileyton Town Park, 390 Fire Station Road. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 6. Santa Claus himself will make a special guest appearance, and families are invited to bring their children to take pictures with him. The tree lighting was a topic of conversation when the Baileyton Town Council met Nov. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Dewayne Sumner gave a report on the Christmas tree for the park, and Councilman Mark McKelvy reported on Christmas street lights. Council members also discussed plans for the ceremony and the supplies it will need, from hot chocolate and thermoses to the star that tops the tree. The celebration comes on the heels of the town’s first-ever Harvest at the Park on Oct. 31, which drew as many as 1,000 to 1,500 children, plus countless family members, friends and neighbors, and left the people

Baileyton, AL · 11h

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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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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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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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Alabama, Auburn headline Rocket City Softball Series Announced at Toyota Field

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with Peak Events, LLC, announced today the Rocket City Softball Series at Toyota Field, featuring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama, and Samford March 9-10, 2027. Alabama will face North Alabama on Tuesday, March 9, followed by Auburn against Samford on...

Auburn, AL · 3d

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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...

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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...

Huntsville, AL · 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

Country Herald

Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 26°F This Weekend Nov 14-15

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Residents across northern Alabama are being urged to prepare for two consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows potentially dropping to 26 degrees and threatening sensitive plants, crops and unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Alabama · 17h

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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 · 2d

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Air Force veteran’s 20 years of service recognized in Hall of Heroes

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For one Huntsville veteran, 20 years in the United States Air Force meant a career built on service, lasting friendships and experiences that stayed with him long after his retirement. Retired Master Sergeant Stephen Johnson is now being recognized for that service through the Hall of...

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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North Alabama high school football officials present awards, share laughs from season

The North Alabama high school football officials celebrated another successful year at their annual end-of-season banquet Nov. 3 in the Rocket City Tavern in Redstone Gateway. About 20 of the 104 members of the North Alabama Football Officials Association have some affiliation to Redstone Arsenal. They call games for schools in Madison, Limestone and Blount counties.

Madison, AL · 2d

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