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Lawrence, Lan Earn ITA Scholar-Athlete Honors
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama A&M University men's tennis student-athletes Freddie Lawrence and Yin Chih Lan earned Intercollegiate Tennis Academy (ITA) Scholar-Athlete recognition. "Freddie and Yin have continued to excel in the classroom and on the tennis court," Alabama A&M head coach Willis Mbandi said. "I am proud of this accomplishment...
Murder Mystery Dinner Show Returning To Oak Grove
Suspense, intrigue and dinner are on the menu again, as leadership from Oak Grove Tourism plan to host another Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Planned for August 31 at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, guests will be transported to a world of immersive deception and interactive theatrical experience. Dorothy, ever...
US census takers to conduct test runs in Colorado 4 years before 2030 count
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Six places in the South and West will host practice runs for the next U.S. head count in 2030. The census helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado.; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be encouraged to fill out practice census questionnaires in the spring of 2026. Census Bureau officials said Monday that they hope the tests will help ensure that in 2030, they count the people who were missed in the 2020 census.
Huntsville Utilities CEO Kelley honored as ‘leader of leaders’
HUNTSVILLE – Wes Kelley, president and CEO of Huntsville Utilities, was named “Leader of Leaders” in the most recent graduating class of the Valley Public Power Leadership Academy (VPPLA). The VPPLA is a joint venture of the Tennessee Valley Authority and power companies within the Tennessee Valley.
Huntsville Animal Services sends out urgent adoption plea as facility faces severe overcrowding
HUNTSVILLE — If you’re looking for a new furry friend to add to the family and to also make a difference in their life your chance has arrived. The Huntsville Animal Shelter it is facing “severe” overcrowding with close to 200 dogs and cats looking for a forever home.
Dickson County Fair Ruturns August 29
The Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market. This year, the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.
Huntsville Metro Planning Organization asks input on new bicycle plan
HUNTSVILLE — If you are one of the many cyclists that transits the biking network running throughout North Alabama, the Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input on a new bike plan for the Huntsville area. The organization will be hosting an “open house” Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at...
Over 1 inch of rain expected over the Huntsville Metro today
Scattered rain and thunderstorms are with us now and they'll stay overhead the Valley throughout the entire day. Rain will be widespread, pockets of thunderstorms or just generally heavy downpours will be hit or miss. The Huntsville Metro is expected to receive just over 1 inch of rain today. Wednesday's...
La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
Grace Anello's Tuesday Morning Forecast 7.23.24
Scattered rain and storms bring gusty winds and torrential rain throughout the day. Over 1 inch of rain expected over the Huntsville Metro today. Scattered rain and thunderstorms are with us now and they'll stay overhead the Valley throug…
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling names executive VP
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling (Tiny’s D&R) in the United States has appointed a new executive vice president (EVP), as part of its growth and innovation strategy. The contractor, which is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in operation for more than 25 years, promoted Aaron Denton to the role of EVP.
Nashville's Honky Tonk Tuesdays leaving longtime home at American Legion
An East Nashville staple event is moving a bit further east. Nearly a decade after setting up shop at Inglewood's American Legion Post 82 in August 2015, Brendan Malone and Kevin Martin's critically acclaimed and locally beloved Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights event is moving to Eastside Bowl on Aug. 6, 2024. A press statement...
Netflix announces documentary about the murder of Steve McNair
Steve McNair is arguably the most beloved player in Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans history, so when Netflix announced it was doing a documentary on his 2009 murder, many took notice.The streaming service announced that “The Murder of Air McNair” would be dropping on Aug. 20 as part of its “Untold” series.“Capturing the Titans’ 2000 Super Bowl run and unanswered questions surrounding McNair's 2009 murder,” the show’s description read, via the official Netflix X account.McNair is one of the more decorated players in Titans/Oilers franchise history. A three-time Pro Bowler and co-MVP of the 2003 season along with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning,...
UAH accelerates student success efforts while complying with state, federal laws
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has comprehensively assessed how it can best serve the entire campus community after recent changes to state and federal law, including Alabama Act 2024-34 (formerly SB129). Among other changes to ensure compliance, the Office of...
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