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Huntsville’s Rodney Smith has Wahl’s most ‘Benevolent Beard’ in the nation

Bud McLaughlin - November 6, 2024

STERLING, Ill. -- Nine years ago, Rodney Smith Jr. was driving his usual route in Huntsville when he saw an elderly man struggling to...

Semper Fi Riders Toys for Tots motorcycle parade supports North Alabama children

Bud McLaughlin - October 20, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – The Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Semper Fi Riders are hosting a Semper Fi Riders Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade next...

Isenberg honored with Community Philanthropy Award

Bud McLaughlin - October 16, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – Recognized for fostering a "culture of generosity," IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg has been named the 2024 Community Philanthropy Award recipient, the Community Foundation...

UAH employees take Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge to help critically ill children

Ann Marie Martin - October 14, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – Before Laurel Long and Dr. Jennifer Bail experienced a marathon Make-A-Wish Alabama Trailblaze Challenge, they stood miles apart on the subject of hiking. “Hiking was...

Publix Charities donates $100,000 to Food Bank of North Alabama

Austen Shipley - September 19, 2024

HUNTSVILLE- The Food Bank of North Alabama, which has seen a marked increase in food insecurity around the area, recently received a sizeable donation...

Make-A-Wish Alabama hosting annual Huntsville Wish Night Gala

Austen Shipley - September 3, 2024

HUNTSVILLE -- In what is sure to be a night full of wishes and wonder, Make-A-Wish Alabama is set to host its annual Huntsville...

Unclaimed Baggage to host ‘Girlfriends Getaway’ Front Porch Tea Party benefit

Bud McLaughlin - July 23, 2024

SCOTTSBORO – Calling all moms, daughters and gal pals! To honor National Girlfriends Day, Unclaimed Baggage is rolling out the “pink carpet” this weekend for the annual...

Shenandoah, Craig Morgan headline Saddle-Up for St. Jude

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - July 16, 2024

TUSCUMBIA – Since 1996, Gardiner Farms in Tuscumbia has welcomed crowds to its riding trails and concerts to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...

Catch the bus: Huntsville school supply pickup set for Calhoun

Mike Easterling - July 12, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville re-opens classrooms the first of August, and ahead of that date students and families who need a little extra help are...

Bank Independent launches 11th annual School Share drive across region

Bud McLaughlin - July 2, 2024

SHEFFIELD – School's not back for another month, but it's not too late to help students with their school supplies. To that end, Bank Independent...

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