Big changes could be coming to Huntsville Utilities board
Should only one board oversee the operations of Huntsville Utilities?. That is a question the Huntsville City Council is now considering following a work session with Huntsville Utilities on Friday. Consolidating utility boards is a recommendation of the Huntsville Utilities Community Energy Resource Plan discussed...
Hazel Green mom fears for son’s safety after school bus incident
A Hazel Green mother is raising concerns after her son was left alone on a school bus for nearly two hours. The incident occurred on Feb. 26 when the student remained on the bus after the morning route was completed. Asia Jefferson said she discovered the situation after receiving an...
U.S. Space & Rocket Center resumes extended hours to welcome visitors
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville has returned to its regular schedule, reopening daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The change took effect on Sunday. The museum had been operating on reduced winter hours — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily — since Nov. 1. Those shortened hours were in effect through...
‘He could play anything’: Huntsville remembers blues master Microwave Dave Gallagher
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hundreds of friends, family members and fans filled the Episcopal Church of the Nativity on Saturday to celebrate the life of blues musician and music educator Microwave Dave Gallagher, a man whose influence stretched from local stages to the classrooms of the Tennessee Valley. The celebration...
16 Top BBQ Joints Across the Deep South
There’s no shortage of opinions when it comes to great barbecue, but the Deep South is where the real arguments start. Whether it’s slow-smoked ribs over hickory, pulled pork slathered in white sauce, or brisket that practically melts before it hits your plate, this region has been perfecting the craft for well over...
Huntsville presents $5.5 million check to Huntsville City Schools after TIF closures
The City of Huntsville presented a $5,552,689.85 check to Huntsville City Schools following the early closure of three Tax Increment Financing districts, marking what city leaders call a long-term win […] The post Huntsville presents $5.5 million check to Huntsville City Schools after TIF closures appeared first on...
Multiple wrecks block Highway 231 in Lacey’s Spring
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — Emergency crews are responding to several crashes along Highway 231 in Lacey's Spring that have shut down traffic in both directions. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that deputies along with volunteer fire departments and EMS crews were called to multiple wrecks Sunday...
This No-Frills Alabama Restaurant Serves The Best Fried Chicken You’ve Ever Tasted
Sometimes the best meals in life come from the most unassuming places, and G’s Country Kitchen in Huntsville, Alabama proves this truth with every crispy, golden piece of fried chicken they serve. This is the kind of spot where fancy doesn’t exist, but flavor absolutely does. You know...
Woman killed in crash on I-565 in Huntsville identified
Huntsville Police say they are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning. Shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a the crash in the area of Interstate 565 and Research Park Boulevard. When officers arrived, they found both vehicles involved in the collision. Police...
Space Command offering ‘significant bonuses’ to move from Colorado to Alabama
The federal government will offer “significant relocation bonuses” for U.S. Space Command civilians to move from Colorado to Alabama, Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, who heads the command, said. Air & Space Forces Magazine reports that Whiting made the remarks during a warfare symposium in Aurora, Colorado, on Tuesday.
