Community — Page 13

HUNTSVILLE — Cited as a “visionary and creative thinker,” Pastor Jaymes Mooney will take over as chief executive officer of the Village of Promise next month. The Huntsville-based nonprofit said the […]

ATHENS — The upcoming Fridays after Five music series in Athens features some Juice, Grits and even some Velcro. The eagerly anticipated Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series presented […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s Green Team invites you to celebrate Earth Month with the annual Spring Plant and Cleanup Supply Giveaway in John Hunt Park. The drive-thru giveaway is Friday from […]

USA Today readers name Florence best small college town

FLORENCE – Who’s No. 1? Florence is!  According to an online poll of USA Today readers, the Shoals’ largest city is the best small college town in the country.  Jacksonville, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s ISO 1 rating is a lift for the department and it is also a boost to homeowners. The department recently had its ISO 1 […]

HUNTSVILLE – Get ready for a sizzling day of mouth-watering chicken wings. The 16th annual “Battle of the Buffalo” will take place Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Big […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has been nominated for Best Small Airport by Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards yet again.  The Readers’ Choice Awards included HSV among 16 contenders for […]

HUNTSVILLE — The hero is Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Jesse Kistler, the driver/engineer who raced to catch a toddler dropped to safety from a second-floor apartment window by her mother […]

DECATUR – Everything’s coming up roses. And lilies. And tomatoes. And shrubs. And it’s all there at the Morgan County Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale this month at Point Mallard […]

MADISON — In Madison County, 11.9% of those age 65 and older (about 7,000 people) have Alzheimer’s dementia.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is not a single disease but […]

CULLMAN — Arts and crafts will be on display this weekend when St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School hosts its annual Bloomin’ Festival. Set for Saturday and Sunday, the outdoor […]

MADISON — The opening of the I-565 interchange at Town Madison means more high-profile opportunities at the 563-acre mixed-use development between Huntsville and Madison. “This is going to allow us […]

HUNTSVILLE – Join the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council and the Huntsville Police Department next week for a conversation on community policing. Residents are encouraged to ask questions of and share their […]

Employers sought for Senior Sprint Career Fair

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools, Madison County Schools, community agencies, and local employers to provide career opportunities for graduating high […]

HUNTSVILLE — Hop over to John Hunt Park to enjoy a fun-filled free Easter event with egg hunts, food trucks, visits with the Easter Bunny and more at the fourth […]

HUNTSVILLE — Nine local agencies serving Huntsville’s most vulnerable residents will receive about $300,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds from the city, Huntsville officials announced. The city approved nine resolutions […]

MADISON — Hosted by Madison Visionary Partners, the third annual Madison Visionary Awards honored volunteers and organizations that have made Madison one of the most desirable places to live in […]

ATHENS — Athens Parks and Recreation has closed All Kids Dugout indefinitely at the Sportsplex from damage due to a water line burst. The line burst overnight and has caused flooding within […]

MADISON — The city of Madison, for the longest time, sat in the shadow of Huntsville. At one time referred to as a “bedroom community,” Madison has grown by leaps […]

Von Braun Center releases 50th anniversary book

HUNTSVILLE – A golden anniversary is underway for Huntsville’s Von Braun Center. And, you can book it. Literally. And that’s what the VBC has done. To commemorate its 50 years, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Parks & Recreation will take strides Saturday to celebrate Women’s History Month at the second annual HerPower Walk. The event steps off 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Big Spring […]

HUNTSVILLE – Downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park will transform into a vibrant hub of  art, music, and innovation as the Panoply Arts Festival, presented by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, returns next […]

ATHENS — In a move akin to making lemonade out of a lemon, the city of Athens is turning an abandoned eyesore into a crown jewel. On the site of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Transit invites compassionate, dedicated and service-minded individuals to make a difference and serve their community by applying to be part-time paratransit bus operators. Paratransit bus operators provide […]