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Investment firm launching aerospace hub in Northwest Alabama
CHEROKEE, Alabama — A new hub of aerospace manufacturing is on the horizon in rural Alabama. AE Industrial Partners is moving forward with its plans to transform a vast industrial facility in Colbert County into a high-tech center of innovation for aerospace and defense companies. The Boca Raton, Florida-based...
Trumpet player looks to pay forward his skills in a unique way
FLORENCE, Ala. — It's the 43rd year of the W.C. Handy Music Festival. For educator and trumpet player Kimble Funchess, it's about passing it onto the next generation. Funchess jumped at the chance to showcase his music in a non-traditional way. He says, "ABC's of blues, jazz and beyond gave us an opportunity to come out today and not only share some music, but to show how these skills can be used in an educational setting."
Lions picked to finish seventh in UAC Conference
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Brent Dearmon loves Media Days. He also loves visiting Texas for United Athletic Conference Media Day festivities. The reason? Fall camp and the College Football Regular season are just weeks away. The United Athletic Conference unveiled its preseason rankings and all-conference team on Tuesday at Texas...
2 Months Old, the Interboro Bucs Are Heading to the World Series
The Interboro Bucs girls’ softball team is traveling to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama for the first time ever, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. Not bad for a 10U district team that formed just two months ago. The new team is on a historic...
Shoals native helps NASA with Artemis
How do you move NASA’s Space Launch System rocket’s massive 212-foot-long core stage across the country? You do it with a 300-foot-long barge. However, NASA’s Pegasus barge isn’t just any barge. It’s a vessel with a history, and John Campbell, a logistics engineer for the agency based at Marshall Space Flight Center, is one of the few people who get to be a part of its legacy.
Trash Pandas hosting ‘Friends’ Night with themed jersey auction
MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas will be paying homage Friday to “Friends”, the smash hit sitcom that aired for a decade, by sporting themed jerseys celebrating the show when they take on the Chattanooga Lookouts. The team will also be hosting a jersey auction, featuring...
Ferworn qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship
DALLAS, Texas (July 22, 2024) – University of North Alabama freshman golfer Andrew Ferworn qualified for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine on Monday, finishing his qualifying round with a four-under-par 66 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. Ferworn — a Houston native — completed his freshman season at UNA this past Spring. He earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team after recording three top 10 finishes. His lowest round was a 65 back in the fall at the Graeme McDowell Invitational. Now, Ferworn will have an opportunity to represent UNA on the...
NWSCC Set to Rock & Ramble
MUSCLE SHOALS - Northwest Shoals Community College will host Party with the Patriots, a W.C. Handy Music Festival event, featuring Winston Ramble on Thursday, July 25, from 6-8pm in front of the fountain on the Shoals campus. The southern rock band Winston Ramble, originated in Winston County, Alabama. They now...
‘A giant step back for the state:’ University of Alabama System closes DEI offices
Following the state ruling, all three institutions in the University of Alabama (UA) Systems across the state officially closed their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices today.
Get ready for Back-to-School fun in the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings. Back to School Bash (Huntsville) Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2...
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