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2 Alabama HBCUs compete in National Battle of the Bands
HOUSTON, Texas — Two of Alabama's historically Black colleges and universities competed Sunday in the 10th annualNational Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Eight bands were chosen from around the nation to perform this year, including the Miles College Purple Marching Machine and the Tuskegee...
Find a new job in the Rocket City among 4k+ listings
Those of you looking for a new job can find thousands of job openings right here in the Rocket City this week. From healthcare jobs to retail and food services, you can find work here in the Huntsville area. Here is who is hiring here in the Rocket City this...
Chick-fil-A South Parkway to get new look
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Chick-fil-A South Parkway is undergoing a major renovation and is expected to reveal its brand-new look by late 2024 or early 2025. The location at 11820 Memorial Pkwy SW closed its doors on June 20, with demolition starting on July 1. According to Chick-fil-A Inc., the reopening will feature an expanded drive-thru designed to enhance service.
Bankruptcy filing identifies creditors; YMCA aims to stay current on payments
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Documents filed in federal bankruptcy court detail the companies, organizations, and utilities expecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in upcoming payments from the Heart of the Valley YMCA. FOX54 has reviewed the initial filings in the case involving the Huntsville chapter of the YMCA. The organization...
Huntsville City FC extends unbeaten streak to four straight
TORONTO (WAFF) - Since the hiring of the club’s third head coach this season, Chris O’Neal has led Huntsville City FC to three straight wins, after securing a come from behind victory (3-2) against Toronto FC II, Sunday afternoon. The Boys in Blue struck first just a minute...
Huntsville, Alabama Launches Rent-Free Living Program for Entrepreneurs
Huntsville, Alabama Is Offering Rent-Free Living for Entrepreneurs!. If you’re an entrepreneur dreaming of launching your next big idea in a vibrant community, Huntsville, Alabama, might just be calling your name. In an exciting new initiative, the city is offering a unique opportunity for out-of-state entrepreneurs: a chance to live in Huntsville rent-free for an entire year!
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Leaning on the city’s defense base and the strength of small businesses, Cummings Research Park (CRP) is launching a DefenseTech Accelerator this fall. That’s according to a report in 256 Today, which noted that the accelerator will provide the impetus to help grow the next generation of defense small businesses in the Huntsville area. Cummings Research Park is the second largest research park in the country and the fourth largest in the world.
Shoals nonprofit in need of volunteers for upcoming Winter Shelter Season
A nonprofit dedicated to helping unhoused people in the Shoals is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Winter Shelter Season. Home Free Haven works to provide shelter, support, and other resources to unhoused individuals living in the Shoals area. The organization's Winter Shelter Program provides access to warm buildings, hot...
Armed robbery on Crest Club Drive in Valley
On Monday at approximately 12:15 A.M., officers of the Valley Police Department were called to the 1300 block of Crest Club Drive in reference to a robbery. Officers met with the victim, a 32-year-old man from Valley. He stated that he was walking to his apartment between 11:45 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. when he was […] The post Armed robbery on Crest Club Drive in Valley appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl Attacks ‘Woke’ Kamala Harris In Post Sympathetic To Trump
Auburn University men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as "woke" and "socialist" in a social media post sympathetic to Donald Trump. The post Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl Attacks ‘Woke’ Kamala Harris In Post Sympathetic To Trump appeared first on NewsOne.
UPDATE: Fire off Rocky Ridge Road in Childersburg is a controlled burn, Coosa fire is not
CHILDERSURG, Ala. – Earlier today, Meteorologist Brett Adair reported a large fire off of Rocky Ridge Road in Childersburg. It looked quite ominous with billowing black smoke that could be seen all the way into Sylacauga. It was also concerning as the blaze looked to be quite close to high-tension power lines.
The Local Lemon celebrates Grand Opening in Prattville
The Local Lemon held their official Grand Opening at their new store front on Saturday in Prattville. Their store is located at 702A Commerce Court in Prattville. They offer the freshest, most delicious variety of lemonades in town including sugar-free options as well. Their big day consisted of serving refreshing lemonade drinks, hosting local vendors in store, a food truck, and raffle giveaways from area businesses.
Lee Styslinger III: Reducing Gun Violence in Birmingham Requires a United, Communitywide Front
Since our founding in Birmingham in 1929, Altec has seen the city go through a few turbulent times – times when our citizens were wracked by poverty during the Great Depression, times when our citizens were subjected to violence in response to their peaceful push for basic human rights. We persisted through those times, and Birmingham today is a much stronger community as a result. We learned from our past and are still building a better community where all people can be happy, healthy and fulfilled.
Alabama high school sports: Vote for Gadsden Times boys and girls athlete of the Week of August 23
It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week. This is the first week of the fall AHSAA season for Alabama high school sports and plenty of action happened on Thursday and Friday from around the area as stars shined in their return to action. Nominees for athlete of...
Alabama faces a familiar SEC quarterback in its season opener versus WKU
A familiar face returns to a Southeastern Conference venue to play the University of Alabama this week. T.J. Finley, a Louisiana native, is on his fourth college football team. The 6-foot-7, 255-pound quarterback will start Saturday for Western Kentucky against the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Finley faced the Tide...
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