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Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […] The post Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market chairwoman resigns after controversy
Jul. 24—After a bitter controversy surrounding the temporary location of the Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market and a dispute between vendors and Farmers Market board members, Laura Ritch, the board chairwoman, has resigned. "I'm tired," Ritch said Tuesday. "I want to go back to my shop and make a living." Ritch said she is not getting to spend much time at her store, Main Street West ...
Nexstar promotes two sales leaders to VP and GM of its broadcast and digital operations in Huntsville, Alabama, and Lubbock, Texas
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has announced the promotion of two experienced broadcast leaders and current Nexstar executives to vice president and general manager, overseeing the company’s broadcast and digital operations in Huntsville, Alabama (DMA #81), and Lubbock, Texas (DMA #141). Olivia Pennington will assume responsibility for WHNT-TV...
Non-profit returns to Hazel Green veteran’s home to repair tornado damage
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - One Hazel Green U.S. Army veteran has been dealing with the aftermath of a tornado that came through in May. The home of Paul D’Agostin was damaged back in May and the non-profit BeArded WARRIORs has been working on repairing his home. D’Agostin has...
Decatur City Schools to provide students with free breakfast and lunch
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Big changes are coming to Decatur City Schools just days before the start of the fall semester. Every student in the Decatur school system will get free breakfast and lunch. Decatur administrators officially approved the decision Wednesday night. Jenny Newton, the child nutrition supervisor for Decatur...
Periods of showers and thunder Thursday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Thursday morning. Waking up to more of the same this morning with cloudy skies, areas of dense fog and some light rain showers scattered across the Tennessee Valley. Have the umbrellas with you when heading out as periods of light rainfall will be expected through...
Paul Bryant football needs new head coach after John McKenzie returns to Mobile area
Paul Bryant High School football is in search of a new coach less than a month before the start of the 2024 season, athletic director Malcom Gross confirmed to The Tuscaloosa News. On Wednesday, the Mobile County Board of Commissioners approved John McKenzie as Vigor's new head coach. McKenzie came to Paul Bryant in 2023, leading the Stampede to a 3-7 mark last season and a sixth-place finish in 6A, Region 4. ...
Local Olympian's former coach reflects on journey to Team USA
As we are just days away from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, one North Alabama star is there to represent all of us!. JuVaughn Harrison is a two-time Olympian in the men's high jump from right here in Huntsville. Coach Ryan Shea said he has known...
Crime Stoppers: Man steals from Best Buy on University Dr. twice within a month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Electronics are always big ticket items for thieves to go after. One man was bold enough to hit up a Best Buy not once, but twice. Police say on April 12, a man walked into the Best Buy on University Dr. in Huntsville and walked out while hiding stereo equipment.
Crime Stoppers holds annual luncheon, selects Representative Allen Treadaway as ‘Crime Stopper of the Year’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, law enforcement officers and deputies from across central Alabama gathered to celebrate Metro Alabama Crime Stopper’s success over the last year. Chairman Frank Barefield says the organization is on a record pace when it comes to tips and financial awards. In just the...
‘Huge opportunity:’ Local swimmer on competing in U.S. Swimming Futures Championships in Huntsville
Some of the country's fastest swimmers and potential Olympians are in Huntsville this week for the 2024 USA Swimming Futures Championships, something North Alabama swimmers are thrilled to be competing in with the event taking place in their hometown.
Meet the Founder of Huntsville's New Comedy Troupe!
In this episode... Ethan Mitchell- founder of Plumb Line Events- talks with us about how his background in community theatre, puppet-making, and construction, helped create Huntsville's newest comedy troupe! Plumb Line offers shows that center around improv comedy, live-action roleplay and local musicians. You can click this hyperlinkto learn when these events occur, at the Studio Theatre within Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment.
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