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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...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things inside the venue, while the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed everything outside the venue, including parking. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said...
‘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...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of historic church for future Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a significant move to enhance the cultural and performing arts landscape of Cullman, the Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the historic First United Pentecostal Church building, located at the corner of Third Avenue Northeast and Clark Street Northeast, behind Cullman City Hall. The 6,000-square-foot building, with its beautiful A-frame 40-foot-tall sanctuary, will serve as the future home of the Community Theatre, as well as a venue for other civic and performing arts gatherings.
New: breaking ground in Stoner Park this week
The City of Huntsville is breaking ground at Stoner Park to start construction on an eclectic new amenity. Keep reading to find out about the intention and updates for this exciting project. What breaking ground will accomplish. The project is for a spacious 19,000 sqft open-air pavilion that will serve...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 22, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 22, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. harassment; Sportsman Lake Rd. domestic violence; reckless endangerment; i65SB MM 300. attempting to elude law enforcement officer; possession of marijuana; Julia Ln. unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; CR...
Nexstar Names New GMs in Huntsville, Lubbock
Nexstar Media Group said it promoted Olivia Pennington and Britt Milstead to VP and general manager, effective immediately.Pennington will run Nexstar’s stations in Huntsville, Alabama: CBS affiliate WHNT and CW affiliate WHDF. Milstead will manage KLBK, the CBS affiliate in Lubbock, Texas, and will oversee Nexstar’s agreement to operate KAMC, ABC’s Mission Broadcasting-owned Lubbock affiliate.Both execs had been senior sales execs at Nexstar owned stations.“Olivia and Britt are outstanding leaders within the company’s management ranks,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said. “Each has been successful at driving revenue and profitability, developing highly collaborative sales teams, and creating customized solutions for their...
Check out these 8 new openings in the Huntsville area
There are several new businesses in the Huntsville area, two of which are now open. From a new cigar lounge and furniture store to an upcoming baby boutique, the Rocket City has many exciting things in store. Read more about Huntsville’s newest openings:. NOW OPEN. 1. Studio 16 Cigar...
Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Southern Cultural Center will host its third annual “national conference,” this time inviting a former Ku Klux Klan lawyer to join its crop of speakers. Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom and has since become a...
ServisFirst Bank Announces New VP, Mortgage Loan Officer
Tammy Ehrle named as vice president, MLO for its Huntsville region. ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares, announced the appointment of Tammy Ehrle as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer for its Huntsville, Ala. region. Ehrle joins ServisFirst Bank Huntsville with over 20 years of experience in financial and mortgage services.
Huntsville adding new music tech space at the Shurney Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Teens in Huntsville will soon have a new place to learn about music technology after city leaders said they are renovating a part of the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. “We’re going to transform this whole floor into a music makers’ tech space,” said Huntsville City...
APTAT on the Road stops in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology (APTAT) on the Road made a stop at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 16. Attendees and individuals with disabilities were given the opportunity to explore the hottest new advancements and equipment in assistive technology to improve their quality of life.
An Alabama fall-off is wishful thinking
The fall-off, or at least the gradual decline, of the Alabama Football program has been widely anticipated across the college football landscape. Naturally, rival fan bases and media hope for the worst for the Crimson Tide following the retirement of Nick Saban. Even people affiliated with schools that have no connection to the Tide are rooting for the fall of the dynasty. They’ve watched Alabama win at an unprecedented clip for the last 15 years and they’re ready to see something new.
Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board enacted new policies last month that it hoped would satisfy a federal court. Bur the plaintiffs in that lawsuit entered a new filing Monday that says the new policies have the same problem as the old ones. “The Autauga-Prattville...
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