Limestone County students get a head start in booming construction trades
Limestone County students are gaining valuable construction experience right on their campus. For the first time, students are training on a full-scale commercial construction site built specifically for educational purposes. This site is the only commercial construction training facility at a technical school in...
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing survivor speaks to students in Madison County
The events of September 15th, 1963, are forever cemented in Civil Rights history.
AAMU alum Rodney Smith honored by Gov. Ivey at State of the State address
Gov. Kay Ivey recognized Alabama A&M University alumnus Rodney Smith Jr., founder of the internationally known Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service, during her final State of the State Address earlier this week. Smith, a Huntsville-based entrepreneur and community servant, was honored for creating a service movement...
New district judge sworn in for Madison County
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison County’s newest district judge takes his oath of office. Tim Douthit was sworn in Friday afternoon after being appointed to the position. Douthit moves into the judge’s office after having served as the chief trial attorney in the Madison County District Attorney’s office.
“Twiggy” The Waterskiing Squirrel brings his talents to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE- This week, the annual Huntsville Boat Show gets a very special guest. “Twiggy” the waterskiing squirrel will be displaying his talents at the Von Braun Center. Chuck Best Sr. started the tradition back in 1979. He bought a remote control boat and made a bet with his friend that he could teach his pet...
Report of downed aircraft near Whitesburg Bridge determined to be safe landing
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — Deputies responded to a report of a downed aircraft in the Tennessee River near the Whitesburg Bridge in Lacey's Spring on Wednesday, according to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office. Authorities initially received reports that a plane may have crashed into the river, prompting a response...
Award-winning Birmingham cocktail bar opening new Huntsville location
A popular cocktail bar based in Birmingham (and a James Beard Award finalist) is opening a Huntsville location. Adiõs Cocktail Bar will open soon at The Lumberyard downtown. Inspired by Mexico City bars, Adios pays tribute to traditional Mexican cocktails with unique spirits and authentic recipes. What to know...
A culinary migration: Birmingham restaurants expanding into Huntsville
Birmingham’s most beloved restaurants and bars continue to migrate north to set up shop in Huntsville – Alabama’s largest city. This week, downtown Birmingham James Beard semi-finalist Adiõs announced it is opening a bar in Huntsville’s Lumberyard development in late spring or early summer. In...
Happening This Weekend: Events in North Alabama, January 16-19
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the activities going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade - A community event will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with unity, pride, and community spirit on Saturday,...
Huntsville brunch celebrates women in fashion
The brunch is open to anyone interested in women’s fashion, not just industry professionals.
