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Jasper Middle School will Start 24-25 School Year in Current Building; New Coach Named
On Tuesday, Jasper Middle School Principal Dr. Heath Thacker announced that students will begin the 24-25 school year in the current building. Students and staff will transition over to the new building during the fall semester. The Marion County School District will announce the transition date and information on how...
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis leaving for Calhoun County schools
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis has resigned to take the top job of Calhoun County schools. According to The Anniston Star, the Calhoun County Board of Education hired Willis, 53, in a vote Tuesday morning. Willis starts the job immediately. Willis has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from...
Sherell Robertson To Handle Bob Jones Girls Basketball Program
MADISON- The new head coach of the girl’s basketball program at Bob Jones High is now on board. Sherell Robertson arrived within the Lady Patriots with a wealth of knowledge and experience including playing three years at Auburn University from 2007-2009 where she served as team captain. “From recruitment...
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In...
OneGenAway hosting Mobile Food Pantry in Arab this weekend
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — OneGenAway, in partnership with Atrion Medical and Gilliam Baptist Church, will host its Mobile Pantry in Arab on Saturday, July 27. The drive-thru food pantry will be held at Gilliam Springs Baptist Church, located at 1341 N Brindless Man Pkwy, Arab. Anyone in need is welcome to receive a cartload of fresh produce, dry goods, and more with no paperwork or qualifications required.
HPD's North Precinct hosts annual family fun night to close out summer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer draws to a close, the Huntsville Police Department's North Precinct is gearing up for a memorable Family Fun Night on Monday, July 29, inviting the community to join in for an evening of festivities. The annual Family Fun Night is scheduled for Monday, July...
‘It was definitely frustrating’: Space camper’s flight canceled amid nationwide outages
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Teenager Luke Dragon said he was supposed to leave Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center on Friday but was not allowed on a flight during nationwide outages. According to Delta’s website, the company is temporarily halting travel for unaccompanied minors. “It was...
Unclaimed Baggage to host ‘Girlfriends Getaway’ Front Porch Tea Party benefit
SCOTTSBORO – Calling all moms, daughters and gal pals!. To honor National Girlfriends Day, Unclaimed Baggage is rolling out the “pink carpet” this weekend for the annual “Girlfriends Getaway.”. Thursday through Saturday, the lost luggage retailer will host three days of fun, great deals and giving...
15-year-old dead, another injured after single-vehicle crash involving ATV in Marshall County
A Union Grove teen is dead after a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. ALEA says the 15-year-old was critically injured when the 2015 Honda four-wheeler ATV the teen was operating left the roadway and struck a tree. After the initial impact, the...
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...
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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.
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