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School daze: Back-to-school sales tax holiday helps families stock up on school supplies

Bud McLaughlin - July 14, 2025

MONTGOMERY – The first day of school is just a few weeks away and that means it's time for school supplies. And, to help save...

Huntsville extends deadline to apply for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

Staff reports - July 14, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- There’s still time to be part of something big. The city of Huntsville has extended the deadline to apply for the inaugural Mayor’s...

Astronaut/Aviation Challenge alum Jared Isaacman makes $15M gift to Space & Rocket Center

Bud McLaughlin - July 11, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a private astronaut and leader of the Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions to space, has made a second...

Huntsville Office of Multicultural Affairs and CAFY to host annual back to school event

Bud McLaughlin - July 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – It's not often that kids celebrate going back to school, but the city of Huntsville is planning a big day for them...

Driving for education: Free 2 Teach celebrates opening for school year with gift from Landers McLarty Subaru

Staff reports - July 8, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Free 2 Teach celebrated its opening for the upcoming school year with a special gift of $80,000 from Landers McClarty Subaru. The gift,...

Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s after-school programs opens

City of Huntsville - July 6, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – The city’s Parks & Recreation Department will open after-school program registration for the 2025-26 school year this week. Offered at four recreation centers,...

Huntsville City Schools marks first year of 10-year, $600M capital plan

Staff reports - July 2, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- As Huntsville City Schools leaders prepare for a new school year, the district has marked the first year of its 10-year, $600...

State education savings accounts funds available for 2025-2026 recipients

Staff reports - July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY — The state's education savings accounts are funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. The ESAs were...

Attorney general opens applications for Alabama Safe Schools Initiative

Bud McLaughlin - July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Citing the importance of "protecting the health and safety of our children," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the application process...

Bank Independent launches annual School Share drive to benefit local students

Staff reports - June 27, 2025

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent is excited to announce the launch of its 12th annual School Share drive. The drive kicks off Monday and will support...

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