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Celebrate nation’s birthday with fun events
As we welcome July and the end-of-summer activities that come with it, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with loved ones. Here are a few options to keep the fun going as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day. Kick off the celebration today...
Patriotic volunteers focus on support for military
Army civilians on Redstone who are descended from Revolutionary War patriots are also supporting the military and veterans through their volunteer efforts with an organization that’s dedicated to promoting patriotism and preserving American history. Laura Lind joined the Fairfax County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American...
Benson cashes in walk-off hit for green senior team
Dee Benson stepped into the batter’s box with two outs and two on in the bottom of the eighth and her team trailing by a run. The game would be decided by her. Otherwise, no pressure at all. “I had struggled all game,” she said. “And so, I came...
Brock blasts grand slam in RTC’s big win
Once the Redstone Test Center softball team gets rolling, it’s hard to stop. RTC rode an 18-run third inning to a 25-10 win over the Bomb Busters in five innings June 25 at NASA field 1. They play in the recreational coed division in the Marshall league. Easton Brock...
World’s top junior golfers compete at Links
For the second consecutive year, some of the world’s best young golfers competed in a tournament at Redstone Arsenal. The American Junior Golf Association tournament from June 25-27 at the Links had 78 juniors, ages 12-19. There were about 12 from other countries and 15-20 from Alabama. It had 51 boys and 27 girls competing on the Warrior course.
Rocket City tallies 12 hits in 8-5 win over Barons
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-2, 39-37) stayed hot on Tuesday night with an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (3-5, 44-32) at Regions Field to stay in first place in the second half standings. Rocket City struck first for the second straight game as designated...
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ star KeKe Jabbar dead at 42
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ star KeKe Jabbar has passed away at the age of 42. Jabbar’s death was announced on Tuesday in a statement from her family which was read by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube livestream, TMZ reports. The statement reads...
Dangerous Hurricane Beryl continues to break records
Hurricane Beryl continues to thrive over the Caribbean Sea Tuesday afternoon. Beryl has become the earliest category-five hurricane on record in the Atlantic Basin. The previous record stood for nearly two decades by Hurricane Emily.
Breaking down the role of a Huntsville Police Department dispatcher
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Working on the front lines to ensure community safety and security can be tough. But, have you ever wondered what it's really like to work as an Huntsville Police Department dispatcher? FOX54 went behind the scenes at the Madison County Communications District/911 Center just in time for recruitment and breaks down the process!
Tunnels to Towers pays off mortgage for fallen Huntsville firefighter’s family
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A New York-based foundation recently gifted the family of a fallen Huntsville firefighter a mortgage-free home. The Tunnels to Towers Foundation is an organization dedicated to supporting and assisting families of both law enforcement officers and firefighters who were killed while serving in the line of duty.
Hot and very humid into the holiday weekend
Dangerous heat conditions are returning to the area for the rest of the week. The combination of temperatures well into the 90s along with very humid conditions will push the Heat Index above 105 the next few afternoons. If you have to work out in the heat, make sure you are taking plenty of breaks and staying hydrated. Outdoor pets need to have shade and a supply of cool water available.
Bridger Aerospace Acquires FMS Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace announced on July 1 that it has acquired FMS Aerospace (“FMS”). FMS, based in Huntsville, Alabama, is a turn-key provider of airframe modification and integration solutions for government and commercial customers including instrumentation, flight testing and airworthiness certification. The consideration for the transaction was $17.51 million in equity, with an additional contingent equity earn-out consideration of up to $3.09 million.
‘Everybody wants to be a cat’
Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts performs Disney’s ‘The Aristocats KIDS’. HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For weeks, students of Heirlooms Fine & Performing Arts have been meticulously marking and rehearsing lines and choreography for their debut showcase of Disney’s “The Aristocats KIDS.” On Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, the junior performers put on a show for family, friends and others at Wallace State’s Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Both acts saw full houses and ovations throughout the lively musical numbers straight from the 1970 Disney classic “The Aristocats.” A handful of new songs was also added to the script.
Vinemont hosts 3rd annual 4th of July Celebration
VINEMONT, Ala. – What could have been the whole of the town of South Vinemont flooded the Vinemont Sportsplex on Sunday night, June 30, as the municipality, along with Vinemont Baptist Church, held the third annual Fourth of July Celebration. Each year, the event grows larger, and community involvement...
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