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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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Abebe Named Interim Dean of Auburn University’s Graduate School

Auburn, Ala. — Following an internal search, Ash Abebe, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, has been appointed interim dean of Auburn University’s Graduate School, effective Oct. 15. A nationally recognized researcher in nonparametric statistics, discriminant analysis and statistical

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Hertz-Amazon Partnership Shakes Up Used Car Market: Affordable Options Coming

In a move that's sending ripples through the automotive industry, Hertz has joined forces with Amazon to sell certified pre-owned vehicles directly through the e-commerce giant's platform. Announced in August 2025, this collaboration is poised to transform how consumers in Huntsville, Alabama, and across the U.

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Lo-Fi Ads Surge in 2025: Pixelated Creativity Outshines AI-Driven Gloss

Picture yourself scrolling through Instagram or X, wading through a flood of AI-crafted ads—pristine models, surreal backdrops, every pixel flawless. Then, a charmingly rough sketch, like something doodled in Microsoft Paint, stops you dead in your tracks. It’s bold, nostalgic, and refreshingly human. This is the lo-fi ad

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Huntsville’s Five Points Sees Record-Breaking Building Elevation at 511 Dement Street

Huntsville, AL – September 23, 2025 – Kennedy and Sons Structural Solutions is achieving a milestone in Huntsville by elevating the largest building ever lifted in the city at 511 Dement Street, located in the vibrant Five Points neighborhood. This new construction project highlights cutting-edge engineering to address flood risks in North

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Akima's Major Expansion in Huntsville: New Office Bolsters Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Industries

Huntsville, Alabama – In a significant boost to the local economy, Akima, a premier federal government solutions provider, has unveiled its expansive new office in Huntsville. The 35,000-square-foot facility, inaugurated with a formal ribbon-cutting event, highlights the company's deepening roots in the Rocket City's dynamic defense,

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Auburn University Terminates Employees Over Insensitive Social Media Posts Following Charlie Kirk Assassination

AUBURN, Ala. — In a decisive move amid growing online scrutiny, Auburn University has terminated several employees for posting "hurtful and insensitive" comments on social media following the recent high-profile assassination of Charlie Kirk. The university's president emphasized a firm stance against content that violates the school&

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