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Railroad crossing to close for repairs in downtown Hartselle

The railroad crossing on Alabama 36/Main Street in downtown Hartselle will close for one to two days next week for repairs. Contractors for CSX Railroad expect to close the crossing around 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Depending on the track time available for repairs, the crossing could reopen later that day or remain closed overnight into Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Hartselle, AL · 2d
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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 · 4d

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Madison County Turns Blue for the First Time in More Than a Decade as Shifting Electorate Changes North Alabama’s Largest County Around Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County voted blue in this week’s election for the first time in more than a decade. The county, home to Huntsville, is the largest county in North Alabama. Election maps show Madison County standing out in blue among mostly red counties across the northern part of the state. The shift is drawing attention to how the area’s electorate has changed over time.

Huntsville, AL · 4d
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Local measures pass in Morgan, Limestone and Marshall counties

Several counties, including Morgan and Limestone, passed local amendments that authorize taxpayers 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption under certain circumstances.

Morgan County, AL · 4d
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Local groups came together to create a special welcome for those who served

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Huntsville native, Rough Rider John Campbell Greenway honored 100 years after his death

A Huntsville-born soldier who served alongside Theodore Roosevelt and helped develop major mining operations is being honored a century after his death.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Reenactors bring veterans’ history to life at Huntsville museum

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Visitors got a hands-on history lesson at the Huntsville Veterans Museum Saturday as reenactors shared stories of local veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War. Among the reenactors were two portraying Civil War soldiers, who taught children about their weapons and life during the conflict. One...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Limestone County school board approves bid for 3 football field renovations

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Limestone County school board approved a bid for renovations at three high school football fields. The project costs more than $9 million. The work will add turf and jumbotrons at West Limestone, East Limestone, and Ardmore high schools. West Limestone also will get new...

Limestone County, AL · 4d

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Baileyton’s Harvest at the Park brings a Stars Hollow kind of magic to Cullman County

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Some towns hold festivals. Baileyton, it turns out, holds its people close. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Baileyton Town Park filled with hay bales and painted pumpkins, bounce houses and classic cars, sack races and sunflowers for the town’s first-ever Harvest at the Park. Neighbors wandered between vendor tents. Children raced from the merry-go-round to the Fun Zone. A principal took the plunge in a dunk tank for a good cause. And as the sun went down, the trunks opened and the candy came out. For anyone walking in for the first time, it felt a little like stepping into a storybook town, the kind of place where everybody knows your name and the whole community turns out for every season. That was exactly the point. Finding Stars Hollow in Baileyton When Baileyton Council members Kaleigha Fitch and Taran Garrison sat down to plan the town’s first Harvest at the Park, they shared the same vision: they wanted it to feel like Stars Hollow, the fictional hometown from the TV show “Gilmore Girls,” famous for its cozy town square, its quirky traditions and the way the whole community shows up for one another. They had just two months

Baileyton, AL · 4d

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Madison County Democrats see election results as sign of political shift

Local Democrats say recent election results could signal a shift in Madison County's political landscape, pointing to population growth and voter frustration with state and national politics as possible factors.

Madison County, AL · 4d

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Democratic turnout in Madison County saw huge upswing, costing GOP incumbents

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The headlines from election night sound familiar: Republicans swept state offices and North Alabama reelected its members of Congress. But a closer look shows signs of some major changes in the political landscape in Madison County. Among the developments that stood out, two well-financed, two-term...

Madison County, AL · 4d

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Chris Townsend wins Limestone County Commission District 3 seat

Voters elected Chris Townsend as the first Black commissioner in Limestone County history. Townsend won District 3, defeating Derrick Gatlin by fewer than 100 votes.

Limestone County, AL · 4d

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Von Braun Center lights its first Christmas tree

The Von Braun Center kicked off the season with a holiday party and the lighting of its inaugural Christmas tree.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Alabama elects its first transgender state lawmaker

Alabama · 4d

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Athens woman who fled communist Vietnam by boat tells the story behind her friendship with a North Alabama Vietnam veteran

When Thanh Boyer arrived in North Alabama after escaping Vietnam, families in Athens helped her learn English, get to school and begin a new life. “I’ve always said we were […] The post Athens woman who fled communist Vietnam by boat tells the story behind her friendship with a North Alabama Vietnam veteran appeared first on 256 Today .

Athens, AL · 6d

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Corey Hill elected Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner, ending comeback bid by Democrat Ron Sparks

Corey Hill will be Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner after winning the election against Democratic nominee Ron Sparks. According to unofficial election-night results from the Associated Press, Hill received 55% of the vote compared to 45% for Sparks. Hill is a fourth-generation cattle and poultry farmer from Douglas in Marshall...

Alabama · 5d

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Madison County Commission approves plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes

The Madison County Commission approved a plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes.

Madison County, AL · 4d

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‘It’s gone up every year’: Madison County voters approve sewer oversight after years of rate concerns

Madison County voters approved a constitutional amendment on Election Day that could change how private sewer companies are regulated. The measure passed with nearly 63% of the vote.

Madison County, AL · 4d

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Wallace State welcomes Morgan County counselors, career coaches for campus luncheon

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted counselors and career coaches from Morgan County Schools on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its Counselor and Career Coach Luncheon at the Peinhardt Conference Center in the college’s School of Nursing and Center for Science. “We appreciate Wallace State for hosting Morgan County’s counselors and career coaches and for continuing to invest in partnerships that help us better prepare our students for life after graduation,” MCS career coaches shared after the visit. “Today we’re here at our Counselor and Career Coach Luncheon, inviting tons of counselors … ready to showcase all about Wallace State,” said Logan Edmonds, Wallace State’s director of recruiting. “We’re going to go over great updates, admissions processes, scholarships, housing opportunities, all for our students.” Guests began the morning with a general tour and overview of the Hanceville campus, followed by a welcome from Wallace State Vice President for Advancement and Innovation Suzanne Harbin and introductions of the college’s deans. After an icebreaker, guests sat down to lunch, prepared and served by Wallace State’s culinary students. The main course featured roasted chicken over mashed sweet potatoes with Brussels sprouts. The afternoon focused on the programs and services counselors can share

Morgan County, AL · 3d

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Huntsville Utilities reports large outage affecting 13k customers

A large outage in the Hazel Green area is affecting roughly 13,000 customers, according to the Huntsville Utilities outage map.

Huntsville, AL · 5d