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Investment firm launching aerospace hub in Northwest Alabama
CHEROKEE, Alabama — A new hub of aerospace manufacturing is on the horizon in rural Alabama. AE Industrial Partners is moving forward with its plans to transform a vast industrial facility in Colbert County into a high-tech center of innovation for aerospace and defense companies. The Boca Raton, Florida-based...
NWSCC Set to Rock & Ramble
MUSCLE SHOALS - Northwest Shoals Community College will host Party with the Patriots, a W.C. Handy Music Festival event, featuring Winston Ramble on Thursday, July 25, from 6-8pm in front of the fountain on the Shoals campus. The southern rock band Winston Ramble, originated in Winston County, Alabama. They now...
Department of Defense Awards $23 Million to Augment the United States Domestic Aluminum Casting Supply Chain
The Department of Defense announced today a $23 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program to Constellium Muscle Shoals LLC in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The award aims to increase capacity in annual aluminum casting production, secure capability to supply U.S. mills, and provide surge capacity to support U.S. security commitments around the globe. This effort supports the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy to continue and expand support for domestic production to increase supply chain resilience.
Forrest to Play in Germany
FLORENCE – Another Lion has gone pro. Within the last month, the University of North Alabama has announced professional opportunities for both former UNA volleyball standout Anna Kathrine Griggs and former UNA golfer Carter Goodwin. Now, men’s basketball forward Damian Forrest can be added to the list. Last week,...
A New Chief of Police
FLORENCE — The Civil Service Board in Florence selected Acting Police Chief Mike Holt for the permanent police chief position last week. Holt was appointed acting chief by Mayor Andy Betterton in June while the Civil Service Board decided who would take the permanent role. Holt replaces Ron Tyler, who recently retired.
Get ready for Back-to-School fun in the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings. Back to School Bash (Huntsville) Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2...
Ferworn qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship
DALLAS, Texas (July 22, 2024) – University of North Alabama freshman golfer Andrew Ferworn qualified for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine on Monday, finishing his qualifying round with a four-under-par 66 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. Ferworn — a Houston native — completed his freshman season at UNA this past Spring. He earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team after recording three top 10 finishes. His lowest round was a 65 back in the fall at the Graeme McDowell Invitational. Now, Ferworn will have an opportunity to represent UNA on the...
Men’s Tennis named to ITA All-Academic Teams list
FLORENCE, Ala. (July 22, 2024) – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced their 2024 Division I Men's Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Monday with the Lions receiving two individual honors along with one team distinction. The program received the honor of making the All-Academic team list, along with two individual...
Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double–A, Cincinnati Reds) in the final series in July. The details for each game and Specialty Food Items are listed below. Tuesday, July 23. UNA Football & Trash Pandas Special Offer. Educators Night: All teachers...
Readers respond to best high school team nicknames in Alabama
The Slocomb Red Tops were the most common school mentioned by readers in reaction to Al.com’s list last week of the greatest team nicknames in Alabama high schools. AL.com named the Highland Home Flying Squadron as the best high school nickname in the state. The list also included the Percy Julian Phoenix, the Orange Beach Makos, the Spanish Fort Toros, the Arab Knight, the Gulf Shores Dolphins and the Paul Bryant Stampede.
Alabama to provide $15M in grants for industrial site development
(The Center Square) – Seven economic development organizations have been awarded $15.5 million in Growing Alabama grants for industrial sites by the Renewal of Alabama Commission. The Growing Alabama program provides a one-for-one tax credit to taxpayers who contribute to economic development organizations for approved projects. There is $23 million allocated for the program this year. The communities receiving the funding to improve industrial sites include Auburn, Brundidge, Enterprise and...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Monday it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction...
Alabama’s Late Summer & Early Fall Weather and Temperature Predictions
Many states, including Alabama, will remember the summer of 2024 as a scorcher. However, all signs indicate that chanting “sweater weather” might be delayed this year. The heat may continue into early Fall as well. “Once again, the Deep South, Gulf Coast, and Florida may not be much...
Tropical fish found off Alabama coast as waters warm: ‘They’re everywhere you go’
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in Alabama, Michigan, New Jersey and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
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