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Crestwood renovations among new high-dollar building permits in North Alabama
Of the 28 new building permits issued statewide this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million, seven are for projects in the Huntsville area. Here’s what we know about these new building permits:. Crestwood Medical Center renovations. Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has had a busy year thus...
When transferring assets, financial expert breaks down when a revocable trust is right for you
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Things change in life, and it’s helpful to have a red pen, especially on documents that deal with transferring large amounts of money from one generation to the next. When it comes to the common ways of doing that, financial expert, Marshall Clay with The...
Hundreds gather for July 4 celebration in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Hundreds gathered in Scottsboro to commemorate the Independence Day holiday for the annual Freedom celebration. Organizers said the event is being held to celebrate July 4th while recognizing community members recovering from drug addiction. City leaders say the event helps celebrate their freedom from addictive substances.
Retired Soldier transforms ammo cans into artwork
Passing the single-car garage you’d never guess who was hanging out in there. Lamar Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Martin Luther King, Tupac Shakur and John Lewis are all gathered in a garage built on a former cottonfield in Harvest. The artwork collection of these pop-culture personalities sprung out...
2 dead after alleged murder-suicide in Sheffield
Two people are dead after what police believe to be a murder-suicide in Colbert County. According to Sheffield Police, officers were dispatched to 516 Wilson Dam Avenue for a possible suicide about 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say they observed a Tuscumbia man, identified as 43-year-old Tommy Ray Burcham, lying...
Miles College Launches Center to Boost HBCU Innovation
Miles College President Bobbie Knight has announced establishment of the 2150 Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Growth to build a world-class space for researchers and founders, thought leaders and practitioners, businesses, and academia within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Historically Black Community College’s (HBCC). “We are at...
Lake Nicol in Tuscaloosa County remains open with lower water levels
Water levels have been intentionally lowered at Lake Nicol for inspection and maintenance, but the lake remains open for recreation activities. That is good news for people seeking relief from the summer heat. Richard Rush, Tuscaloosa's executive director of strategic communications, said the work is part of routine maintenance on the lake and is being carried out by Schnabel Engineering. ...
Southside football offensive lineman Jamin Brown details why he committed to Duke
Southside High School football offensive lineman Jamin Brown committed to Duke this off-season due to the strong mix of athletics and academics that the Blue Devils' program provides. Brown is one of the top students in his class at Southside with a 4.5 GPA, so he wanted to make sure that whatever school he went to also would challenge him academically. A look at his top schools show that with Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech being in the...
‘The community stepped in’: Police credit tips for quick arrest in homicide investigation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Officer Truman Fitzgerald says that on the night of June 20, 41-year-old Demetrius Kidd and 26-year-old Nakita Walker, along with others, were hanging out and got into an argument. Kidd allegedly shot Walker outside a home in New Hill Court. When the police arrived just after...
What to do in DeKalb County: First week of July offers wide range of activities
The first week of July offers artists, music lovers, foodies, nature enthusiasts, and hikers fun activities to choose from. Tuesday, July 2, a Paint Night will be hosted at Jefferson's Restaurant in Fort Payne by Lacy Hope Art -- locally known as the "Happy art for the hippie at heart."
Alabama judge extends hold on medical cannabis licensing
An Alabama judge Tuesday said he would enter another temporary restraining order on the stalled licensing process for medical cannabis licenses. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson directed companies denied a license and the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to provide a jointly proposed order that would allow investigative hearings on awarded licenses to continue […] The post Alabama judge extends hold on medical cannabis licensing appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Miss Alabama 2024: Abbie Stockard, Miss Hoover, takes the crown
Abbie Stockard is the new Miss Alabama. Stockard, 21, was crowned Saturday night at Samford University’s Wright Center in Birmingham. She competed as Miss Hoover, besting 39 other contestants for the 2024 state title. Stockard will move on to represent Alabama at the Miss America competition. Stockard takes over...
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. If a location is missing, that means leaders have yet to respond to our requests for information. We'll update this list through July 4 as we get more.
International eyes turn to Redstone success story
South Korea’s largest news organization, the Korean Broadcasting System, visited the community in late May to convey to a South Korean audience how a military installation and its surrounding cities can grow in a complimentary manner. “That has not been the case in South Korea,” said Soobong Seong, who...
Birmingham City Schools Release ‘Under the Lights’ Game of the Week 2024 Football Schedule
With the football season less than two months away, BCS Media has released the schedule for the Birmingham City Schools Under the Lights Game of the Week broadcasts for 2024. This season, all Game of the Week broadcasts will fall on Thursdays. The games will be carried live on the district’s Vimeo channel.
No. 1 Tight End In California Announces Commitment To SEC Powerhouse
Four-star tight end recruit Kaleb Edwards announced his commitment to Alabama on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound tight end committed to the Crimson Tide over Oregon, Texas, and Auburn. Edwards, a native of El Dorado Hills, California, finished his junior year at Oak Ridge High School with 828 ...
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