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Melanie Thornton named new CEO of Burritt on the Mountain
HUNTSVILLE – Melanie Thornton has been named the new CEO of Burritt on the Mountain. She is currently the executive director of Madison Visionary Partners (MVP), a nonprofit that focuses on community projects and public space initiatives in Madison. Under her leadership, MVP successfully raised over $2 million for projects such as the Madison Community Center and the Kids Kingdom Inclusive Playground. She also spearheaded the city’s first two public art murals.
Prattville Planning Commission approves preliminary PUD for The Cottages at Prattville
The Prattville Planning Commission heard from Forge Residential Partners regarding The Cottages at Prattville, a project on Highway 82 and Constitution Avenue. The Birmingham developers are looking to build the “new” project, which has come before the Prattville Planning Commission and the Prattville City Council many times. This project will house roughly 192 total units as opposed to the previous project’s 234 single and multi-family homes built on 44.89 acres. This roughly equates to about five units per acre, Forge confirmed at the meeting.
Auburn football embracing competitive fall camp ahead of 2024 season
AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) - Auburn head football coach Hugh Freeze opened his Friday morning press conference at the Woltosz Football Performance Center by shouting out the Auburn women’s soccer team after their 4-0 win against No. 5 Clemson on Thursday. The win marked the largest margin of victory against a ranked opponent in program history.
Firefighters look to community for water following a shortage in Jackson and Dekalb County
HENAGAR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Dekalb-Jackson Water Supply District recently notified area fire fighters that a water basin at the Stevenson treatment plant collapsed and is unable to be repaired. This has caused a shortage of water to areas of Jackson and Dekalb County, and has blocked firefighters in Ider,...
'You can't build a good day, without a good foundation': Volunteers build beds for kids in need
At least 50 kids in North Alabama will get to sleep in a nice, warm bed. That's thanks to community volunteers working with the "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" nonprofit to make it all happen. Stuart Maples and members of his law firm, Thompson Burton Law, made beds for kids in...
UNA, Jax State kick off college soccer at Joe Davis Stadium
HUNTSVILLE — Women’s college soccer will make its debut Sunday in Joe Davis Stadium as in-state rivals North Alabama and Jacksonville State square off, bringing their annual match to a neutral site for the first time. Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium is the home to the...
Radio stations host supply drive for those affected by Center Point apartment fire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — WBHJ 95.7 Jamz and WBHK 98.7 Kiss, in partnership with the City of Center Point and Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott, have started a supply drive to support families affected by a fire at the Summer Rise Apartment complex in Birmingham. The donation drive will run through Aug. 23. SummitMedia’s radio […]
Board denies parole for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 23 parole hearings on Aug. 7, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Kevin Bradley Nelson was denied parole by the board and received no reset date, and no one spoke in favor of Nelson being granted or denied parole. […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Pickleball Kingdom indoor facility coming to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE — Dozens of pickleball courts are dotting the landscape as the sport continues to explode in popularity. And the only thing that keeps players off the courts is the fickle nature of weather, particularly around the Tennessee Valley. However, that’s about to change. Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s...
New children’s boutique opens in Vestavia City Center
Looking for that special outfit or gift for an infant or child? Check out the newly opened Dear Emmaline in the Vestavia City Center. Located at 628 Montgomery Highway near the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama Dreamlab, Dear Emmaline is a children’s boutique specializing in newborn-tween apparel and accessories.
Another Birmingham Stallions quarterback joins the NFL
The Minnesota Vikings placed first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy on injured reserve and signed Birmingham Stallions quarterback Matt Corral on Friday, the NFL team announced. The Vikings chose McCarthy 10th in the NFL Draft on April 25. But the former Michigan quarterback had surgery to repair a meniscus tear on Wednesday, and the recovery will keep the QB sidelined for the 2024 season. McCarthy sustained the knee injury in Minnesota’s preseason opener – a 24-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday.
Strong-to-severe storms possible Sunday, “cooler” conditions coming
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — An uncommon summer cold front will move through our area Sunday, bringing with it the potential for severe weather, and even slightly cooler conditions. Storms ahead of the cold front produced severe storms in northern Alabama today. Our area experienced a few strong storms, but...
Alabama Tourism honors the best and brightest in the industry
Last month in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama Tourism Department recognized its 2024 award winners during the annual Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Read on to learn more about the awards + the winners. 15 Alabama Tourism Awards for 2024. This year’s banquet was by all accounts one of the best-attended...
University Hospital Heart Station reaches rare milestone for quality cardiac care
“This is an incredible honor, and no other facility in Alabama outside of one private cardiology office has met this standard,” said Jamie Creel, RN, BSN. USA Health University Hospital’s Heart Station team was recently recognized for reaching a milestone no other hospital in the state has: a 20-year milestone award for earning continuous accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Echocardiography.
Keith Urban shocks Alabama Buc-ee’s with surprise show: ‘it’s gonna be a blast’
Country star Keith Urban will make an appearance Friday, Aug. 16, in the parking lot of an Alabama Buc-ee’s. Many details of the event, such as its expected duration, remain unknown. However, Urban posted on his Facebook page that what ever he’s planning will happen at 8 p.m. “We’ll see ya outside in the parking lot,” said his brief post. “It’s gonna be a blast.” The flier he posted said “How I Got Here” and “Live @ Buc-ee’s.”
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