Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Parkway Place Mall to host Back-to-School Bash


Parkway Place Mall to host Back-to-School Bash

Parkway Place Mall will be hosting a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 9.

The family-friendly event will have free activities and prizes totaling over $2,500 in giveaways.

Shoppers and families are invited to join in the celebration and enjoy a variety of free experiences including: ...



Reference: whnt.com



Huntsville public housing complex addresses curfew after deadly shootings


Huntsville public housing complex addresses curfew after deadly shootings

On Thursday, the housing authority announced that a curfew for the LR Patton complex will remain in effect following several violent incidents. ... Huntsville Housing Authority Director Antonio McGinnis released a statement walking through the day. He said they hosted a successful event that “brought together a wide range of service providers and resident support teams.” He said many families were able to connect with local services and complete school registrations. ...


Reference: www.al.com



Sunday, July 27, 2025

Alabama | Public retirees struggle to survive on benefits worth half their original value


Alabama | Public retirees struggle to survive on benefits worth half their original value

The Legislature last awarded a cost-of-living benefit increase to the state government retirees who dedicated their careers to public service back in 2006, when President George W. Bush was in the White House ...the Legislature did not pre-fund the retiree increases awarded in 2006 and before and chose, instead, to place the burden of paying for them on the Retirement Systems of Alabama. ...


Reference: aldailynews.com



Saturday, July 26, 2025

Huntsville man jailed in motorcycle hit-and-run


Huntsville man jailed in motorcycle hit-and-run

Police say the driver of the motorcycle was taken to Huntsville Trauma Services in serious condition. ... Investigators say evidence confirmed that Vladimir Andres Morales, 52, of Huntsville, was the driver of the vehicle involved. He was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident involving death or injury, first-degree assault, and non-family vehicle-driving under the influence.

Bond for Morales is set at $17,500.


Reference: www.waaytv.com



Friday, July 25, 2025

Huntsville Council OKs agreement to acquire former Huntsville Post Office, Federal Courthouse


Huntsville Council OKs agreement to acquire former federal courthouse

The Neo-Classical Revival-style building opened as a U.S. post office, as well as a courthouse and federal office building. The agreement includes protections for the historically significant elements of the building, both interior and exterior, the city said.

The historic mural that hung in the main courtroom has been moved to the new courthouse.


Reference: www.al.com



Huntsville bridge’s condition criticized after untimely collapse


Huntsville bridge’s condition criticized after untimely collapse

The trestle bridge across Aldridge Creek in South Huntsville collapsed on Tuesday morning under the train it was holding, sending two rail cars into the creek below.

One former employee of the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority (HMCRA) says the Aldridge Creek bridge has been slowly deteriorating for years, with little maintenance or construction.



Reference: www.waff.com



Huntsville School’s new $40 million facility houses central office, tech center: 700 students expected


Huntsville School’s new $40 million facility houses central office, tech center: 700 students expected

The Central Office and Center for Technology had a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday morning. Several city and school leaders, like Mayor Tommy Battle, former Superintendent Christy Finley and school board members opened the center.


Reference: www.al.com