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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.
UAH’s Tennessee Resident Scholarships making a difference for out-of-state students
HUNTSVILLE – When Kara Trim was a high schooler making college plans, the Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville was an opportunity “too good to pass up.”. “It made attending UAH incredibly affordable by offering in-state tuition rates, which was a game-changer for...
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.
Amber Kulick's Saturday Morning Forecast 08/17/24
Showers and storms possible this afternoon, a heat advisory will also go into effect. A heat advisory this afternoon long with the chance of some stronger storms. Tomorrow a cold front moves in and brings nicer weather for next week.
Youth soccer teams gear up for annual Alabama Labor Day Cup in Decatur
DECATUR – More than 70 teams from across the Southeast will travel to Decatur this month for an exhilarating youth soccer tournament. Celebrating its sixth year, the Alabama Labor Day Cup is set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1s, with all matches hosted at the Jack Allen Recreation Complex. Event Organizer...
Community reflects on life and death of Decatur teen: 'It haunts me every day'
Aug. 17—On May 3, 17-year-old Rashad Marquise Smith was dumped in a parking garage at Decatur Morgan Hospital with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Rashad grew up poor. His parents weren't much in the picture, and his grandmother was all he had. She tried her best to fill that void and keep him on the straight and narrow, an impossible task, perhaps, for one woman. In Northwest ...
New real estate rule will change the way real estate agents get paid
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Increasing transparency in the real estate industry is the goal of several big changes that are going into effect on August 17. For decades, home sellers typically paid their listing agent a 5% or 6% commission on the sale of their home and then the listing agent would share that commission with the buying agent.
Food Bank of North Alabama and grocery stores work to reduce food waste
When you walk the aisles of the grocery store, you may wonder, "What happens to the food that people don't buy before the 'sell-by' date?". The good news is that many grocery stores across North Alabama work to ensure the food isn't wasted.
'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...
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...
Cullman Police Chief remembers his time in law enforcement, looks to retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBRC) - After 26 years serving the Cullman community, Police Chief David Nassetta is retiring in just a couple months. “You always kind of hope the place will be a little bit better from when you got there,” he said. The department announced his retirement at the...
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