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Huntsville Retailers on High Alert: Navigating Security Risks as SNAP Funding Halts November 1, 2025

Huntsville Retailers on High Alert: Navigating Security Risks as SNAP Funding Halts November 1, 2025

Huntsville, Alabama - With the federal government shutdown extending into its final days of October 2025, North Alabama business owners are ramping up preparations for a significant disruption in consumer spending patterns. The suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, set to begin November 1, poses direct challenges to

Lake Guntersville State Park Halts Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in 2025

Lake Guntersville State Park Halts Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in 2025

As North Alabama's tourism sector continues to adapt to workforce demands, Lake Guntersville State Park has confirmed a temporary suspension of its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner for 2025, a decision that prioritizes staff family time while maintaining open access to the site's outdoor amenities. This change

Alabama SNAP Benefits Face Suspension Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Alabama SNAP Benefits Face Suspension Amid Federal Government Shutdown

Huntsville, AL - In a significant development for low-income households and the broader economy, the Alabama Department of Human Resources has confirmed that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will not be issued starting November 1, 2025. This decision stems from the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has disrupted funding flows

OLLI at UAH presents Microwave Dave in free program, celebrates Space Exploration Month

OLLI at UAH presents Microwave Dave in free program, celebrates Space Exploration Month

By: Ann Marie Martin, University Writer/Editor HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Stories from Huntsville’s iconic bluesman and a glimpse of the planning and training behind NASA missions will be featured during two special October events presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (OLLI at UAH)

Alabama Water Cybersecurity Summit Tackles Escalating Threats to Critical Water Infrastructure

Alabama Water Cybersecurity Summit Tackles Escalating Threats to Critical Water Infrastructure

Huntsville, Alabama - On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security hosted the inaugural Alabama Water Cybersecurity Summit at its Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville, Alabama. This landmark event, the first of its kind in the state, brought together a diverse

UAH Professor Dr. Xiaomin Chen Earns Prestigious AMS Award for Breakthroughs in Hurricane Forecasting

UAH Professor Dr. Xiaomin Chen Earns Prestigious AMS Award for Breakthroughs in Hurricane Forecasting

In a significant achievement for North Alabama's academic and scientific community, Dr. Xiaomin Chen, an assistant professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been honored with the Banner I. Miller Award from the American Meteorological Society (AMS). This accolade, one of the top recognitions in

Rising Car Inventory Levels Signal Shifting Market in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee

Rising Car Inventory Levels Signal Shifting Market in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee

September 29, 2025 - As the year draws to a close, dealership lots across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee are seeing a marked uptick in both new and used car inventory moving into Q4. This surge comes amid broader national trends where total new vehicle stock has climbed steadily throughout