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Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double–A, Cincinnati Reds) in the final series in July. The details for each game and Specialty Food Items are listed below. Tuesday, July 23. UNA Football & Trash Pandas Special Offer. Educators Night: All teachers...
In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Update: Damaging winds predicted with thunderstorms in Franklin and Lawrence counties Tuesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:17 a.m. in effect until 9:45 a.m. for Franklin and Lawrence counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:17 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Phil Campbell, or...
Family of 2-year-old killed in Madison County dog-attack files lawsuit
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — UPDATE: The family of a 2-year-old who was killed in a dog attack has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. New court documents reveal that the lawsuit was filed on July 19. Previous coverage: Court filings made Friday show an indictment made by a grand jury against...
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Check out these 8 new openings in the Huntsville area
There are several new businesses in the Huntsville area, two of which are now open. From a new cigar lounge and furniture store to an upcoming baby boutique, the Rocket City has many exciting things in store. Read more about Huntsville’s newest openings:. NOW OPEN. 1. Studio 16 Cigar...
Huntsville Police Department hosts meet-and-greet for aspiring officers to practice physical fitness test
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Police Department is inviting interested officer candidates to a meet-and-greet to practice the physical fitness test on Saturday, July 27, from 8-11 a.m. at 2213 Drake Ave. SW. The State of Alabama requires all candidates to pass a standard physical agility and ability test....
ServisFirst Bank Announces New VP, Mortgage Loan Officer
Tammy Ehrle named as vice president, MLO for its Huntsville region. ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, announced the appointment of Tammy Ehrle as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer for its Huntsville, Ala. region. Ehrle joins ServisFirst Bank Huntsville with over 20 years of experience in financial and mortgage services.
Huntsville adding new music tech space at the Shurney Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Teens in Huntsville will soon have a new place to learn about music technology after city leaders said they are renovating a part of the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. “We’re going to transform this whole floor into a music makers’ tech space,” said Huntsville City...
First Zach Bryan, Now Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders: The “Hawk Tuah” Girl Continues to Pop up on the Country Music Scene
Hailey Welch never expected to go viral. But thanks to an off-color joke she made to a YouTuber at CMA Fest, all of America now knows her as the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Now, the 21-year-old Belfast, Tennessee native has shared a stage with Zach Bryan and gotten some pointers on fame from Shaq. Most recently, Welch made an appearance at the Rock the South festival in Cullman, Alabama.
CHHS names former Auburn star Kam Pettway new offensive coordinator
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School recently announced that former Auburn football star Kam Pettway has been named the football team’s new offensive coordinator. Pettway is a Prattville native that earned All-State honors at Prattville High as a senior running back after rushing for 1,402...
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