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NASA sounding rocket launches, studies heating of sun's active regions
Investigators at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will use observations from a recently-launched sounding rocket mission to provide a clearer image of how and why the sun's corona grows so much hotter than the visible surface of Earth's parent star. The MaGIXS-2 mission—short for the second flight of the Marshall Grazing Incidence X-ray Spectrometer—launched from White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on Tuesday, July 16.
Prattville Farm Swap event is Saturday
Join us at The Prattville Farm Swap on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We are currently accepting vendor applications for our events, which will be held near a gas station and Piggly Wiggly off Highway 31. The address is 1926 US 31, Prattville. Do you have hens, quail, ducks, pigs, rabbits, goats, exotics, turkeys, chicks, or hatching eggs UFD? Reach out to us today and sign up as a vendor!
Suspected gunman's wife, 2 kids among 5 killed in Bibb County mass shooting
Five people were shot to death in Bibb County Thursday. 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick of West Blocton is charged with five counts of capital murder after a shooting on July 18, 2024. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says Kendrick is accused of shooting a two-year-old, two six-year-olds, a nine-year-old, and...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
43 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season
In 43 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary Nick Saban as head coach in Tuscaloosa. Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Leeds to bring sports park, hotels and retail near Buc-ee’s + The Shops of Grand River
The City of Leeds has approved an agreement to develop a regional sports park, hotel and retail off Exit 140 on I-20 near The Shops of Grand River Outlet Mall and Buc-ee’s. “I’m happy to report something that’s happened in the City of Leeds that’s going to change the face of Leeds.
Points in the Paint: 2025 Alabama Basketball Schedule Breakdown and Analysis — The Big Boys
Now that the University of Alabama basketball schedule has been finalized, we’re taking a look at the nonconference slate in depth. Last week, we covered the midmajors (you can find that here). Today, we’ll look at the big boys on the Tide’s schedule: They are numerous and nasty.
Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday to finalize plans for Rock the South 2024. The event will draw together resources of the three agencies along with Cullman EMS, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (State Troopers), multiple volunteer fire departments from across the county, Guntersville Police Department and the sheriff’s offices of Jackson, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties.
Angel’s Island Coffee serving the Huntsville community
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - After working at a coffee shop in Fiji for 11 years, Angel Hussain was inspired to open her own back in the States. Angel’s Island Coffee is a staple here in Huntsville. When she first started, she intended to become one of the best local coffee shops because of her love for the community. She says that she loves the community of local coffee shops. For her, it’s like one big family.
First-edition copy of ‘Ulysses’ one of hundreds of books from Birmingham-Southern College up for auction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Nearly 1,000 books, maps and atlases that were previously the property of Birmingham-Southern College will soon go up for auction, including a rare copy of one of the greatest novels in the English language. From July 31 to Aug. 1, Grant Zahajko Auction will host an auction including hundreds of rare […]
Despite recent rain drought conditions worsen
Despite some recent rain, there are areas of the Tennessee Valley that are now experiencing extreme drought conditions. The good news is that over the next several days, there will be plenty of opportunities for rain. The Thursday drought monitor brought extreme drought conditions to parts of Limestone, Madison, Lauderdale...
Local Teen Selling Peaches for Family Friend Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
On Wednesday morning, WEIS Radio welcomed Molly Jordan and her son Will into the studio to discuss a big, annual event, which is just around the corner: the annual celebration of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the 30th anniversary of the local chapter!. AND, during that conversation with...
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Woman and 4 young children killed in shooting at Bibb County home, suspect in custody
WEST BLOCTON, Ala. — A man is in custody after his wife and four young children were killed at a West Blocton home Thursday night, according to the Bibb County sheriff. A 911 call came in around 8 p.m. about a shooting in the 1000 block of Green Tree Drive.
Woman, 4 children killed in Bibb County shooting
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man is under arrest after a woman and four children were shot to death in Bibb County Thursday night. Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said the shooting happened in the area of Greentree Drive in West Blocton roughly around 10:00 p.m. Investigators with the sheriff’s office said 32-year-old Brandon […]
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