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Huntsville’s Stovehouse district expands with new restaurants, retail
More restaurants, retail offerings and housing options are coming to Huntsville’s Stovehouse District off Governors Drive. The offerings are part of a revitalization effort in the part of the city just across Memorial Parkway from the downtown core that includes the $400 million Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative that was recently awarded a $50 million federal grant and the $65 million Pinhook Creek project that includes a river-walk and “Skybridge” pedestrian bridge.
Alabama football now charging for preseason autographs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes have been made to preseason operations at three universities, including Alabama’s Fan Day, ESPN reported Friday. Fans will be able to watch the football team practice for free during Alabama’s Fan Day on August 11, but those wanting players’ autographs will have to open their wallets.
Birmingham’s ‘FunnyMaine’ Johnson Headed to Memphis for Job in Education
Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson will soon step into education as the newest Strategic Communications Officer for Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Memphis, Tennessee, and has decided to step down from his role on the Birmingham Library Board, but he isn’t stepping down from the comedy stage. The school system...
Big Week for Auburn Football Recruiting
Phillip Jordan is joined by Taylor Jones of The Auburn Wire to discuss the success Auburn had last weekend in recruiting with Big Kat Weekend. The Tigers got some major commitments for the 2025 and 2026 class. Phillip and Taylor also discuss the upcoming season as fall camp has started. They talk about why Payton Thorne is the key, the potential of the defense, and breakdown the schedule.
Alabama restaurant gem closing original location, moving to new one
One of Alabama’s hidden dining gems, Tin Top Restaurant & Oyster Bar in the Baldwin County fishing village of Bon Secour, is closing its original location today and will be moving soon into a new location. “It’s bittersweet,” the restaurant announced on its Facebook page earlier today. “Today is...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Southeast Alabama early Saturday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:27 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:26 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a...
Storms down trees, eyes on strengthening Gulf tropical system
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Severe storms plummeted southeast Alabama early Saturday, leaving a few trees down, most of them in Dale County, per emergency responder reports. Emergency responders reported other downed trees in the Florida panhandle, where storms also awakened residents before dawn and, in Dothan, firefighters dealt with a powerline that caught fire.
One last chance to see Alabama treasures at the Department of Archives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – Renovations are being made at the Alabama Department of Archives. Exhibits Curator Sam Christensen said the department is preparing to focus on stories of individual Alabamians rather than just state history. With some exhibits open for only a few more months, he said this could be visitors’ last chance to see […]
Local Autism Network Offering Training For Families
The Alabama Regional Autism Networks are offering in-person training sessions throughout the state to provide parents and caregivers the tools and strategies needed to navigate the special education system and effectively advocate for their children or family members. The local workshop will be offered in Mobile by the University of South Alabama (USA) Regional Autism Network on August 5 at 1-4 p.m. at the USA Faculty Club. It will offer insight into how parents can start the process for a special education evaluation if their school system has not done so. Discussions will include referrals before entering kindergarten, as well as address needs in later grades. Presenters will discuss the length each part of the process may take, best practices for parents to ensure the evaluations happen and are thorough, eligibility requirements, available services and more. A portion of the session will be working through real-life scenarios to determine how to navigate the processes and roadblocks that can occur. This training will provide information about how to navigate through the process of special education services, explain the services and supports children may be entitled to and teach how to effectively advocate for children’s needs.
Alabama Guardsmen donate blood to support hospitals throughout the state
Service members from the Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Montgomery donate over 30 units of blood on July 25 to support hospitals throughout the state during a blood shortage. The Alabama National Guard has units and facilities in 87 Alabama communities, enabling fast action from local service members anywhere in the state. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama Guardsmen donate blood to support hospitals throughout the state