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Historic Annie Merts Center to become a condo property in 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Historic Annie Merts Center that once served as a school will soon serve as a condo property. People will roam the halls again at the historic property in the next six to eight months. Ben Nemec, who is listing the property with Keller Williams Realty...
What you need to know about #LitterFreeHSV
Local authorities have shed a lot of light on not only the unsightliness of city litter but also the danger of it. Here’s what you can do to be a more responsible citizen and do your part in keeping Huntsville beautiful. The problem with littering. The Green Team is...
One taken to hospital, investigation underway following 'domestic-related incident' in Huntsville
One person was taken to the hospital after what police are referring to as a domestic-related incident in Huntsville. According to the Huntsville Police Department, the victim received a cut to the upper body and was transported to Huntsville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say one person was detained to...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of August 2-4
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. A Journey into Imagimation Exhibit - Showcasing over 100 years of global animation art! Explore this experience at the Huntsville Museum of Art from July 12 to September 29.
Huntsville’s Stovehouse district expands with new restaurants, retail
More restaurants, retail offerings and housing options are coming to Huntsville’s Stovehouse District off Governors Drive. The offerings are part of a revitalization effort in the part of the city just across Memorial Parkway from the downtown core that includes the $400 million Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative that was recently awarded a $50 million federal grant and the $65 million Pinhook Creek project that includes a river-walk and “Skybridge” pedestrian bridge.
Senior living community opens at Huntsville’s $200 million Upland Park
Pioneer Senior Living is open in the $200 million Upland Park development and is welcoming new residents. The community includes 24 retirement villas in the development owned by Nicol Investment company. Pioneer Senior Living combines independent living, assisted living and memory care options. If you purchase a product or register...
Shower and storm chances fade this evening
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - After an active Friday with strong to severe storms this afternoon, we expect the weather to settle down and dry out this evening. The weekend will be hot and a little muggy but not as bad as the previous days. We expect the sky condition and air quality to be an improvement over the last two days. Afternoon highs will be in the lower 90s. A dry stretch of weather for much of next week.
Theatre Tuscaloosa cancels Friday performance of 'Anything Goes,' for cast-member illness
Theatre Tuscaloosa has had to cancel its planned Friday evening, Aug. 2, performance of the musical "Anything Goes," due to a cast member illness. The show will return for its 2 and 7:30 p.m. shows Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, all in the Bama Theatre, with Cole Cabiness stepping in to fill the role of Billy. ...
Major Improvements And Growth At Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa City Schools are gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year. One school, Westlawn Middle, is working hard to change the perceptions about some city schools. Recently, we published an article that focused on a list of the supposedly "worst" schools in Alabama. The rankings, according to greatschools.org, were based...
UAB signs agreement to acquire Ascension Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Video above: UAB to take over Ascension St. Vincent's Health System. The chief operating officer of Ascension Medical Group announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System signed an agreement to acquire ownership of Ascension Alabama in an email sent to patients Friday. "Together,...
New car wash coming to Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Even more construction trucks are going to be stationed along Chalkville Mountain Rd. in the upcoming months as work on a new car wash gets underway. Located at the site of Trussville’s old Burger King, which burned down in a fire last year, New Day Car Wash is making the vacant lot the home of its newest car wash.
Beat the August heat with The Avondale Sugar Shack opening Aug. 3
Looking for a way to beat the August heat? Help is on the way! On Saturday, August 3rd from Noon to 5PM, The Avondale Sugar Shack is celebrating their grand opening in Avondale. Located at 4330 3rd Ave. South, 35222, this new spot specializes in a wide variety of delicious...
Alabama defensive coordinator very impressed with freshman LB
Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack mentioned a freshman linebacker Wednesday when discussing some of the strengths of the Tide’s linebacker room. “I’ve been very impressed with Justin Okoronkwo,” Wommack said. “I’ve been really impressed with some of the things he’s been doing.”. Okoronkwo...
Alabama football now charging for preseason autographs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes have been made to preseason operations at three universities, including Alabama’s Fan Day, ESPN reported Friday. Fans will be able to watch the football team practice for free during Alabama’s Fan Day on August 11, but those wanting players’ autographs will have to open their wallets.
DEI Offices Close At Auburn University, Mizzou, Iowa State And The University Of Alabama
These closures are occurring amidst a nationwide backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and in accordance with new state laws. On Monday, Auburn University issued a statement that the school would be dissolving its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in order to remain in compliance with the new state law. The following day, the University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) dissolved its DEI Division. The week before, three campuses in the University of Alabama (UA) System, The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced the closure of their DEI offices. Similarly, Iowa State University (ISU) officially shuttered its DEI office on July 22.