For many grandparents today, the role of grandparent has become much more than occasional babysitting or family visits. Across Alabama, countless grandparents are stepping in to raise their grandchildren full-time. […]

A group of Harvard University students are spending spring break in Decatur this week, trading traditional vacation plans for construction work as part of a long-running partnership focused on expanding […]

HUNTSVILLE — When Esther Camealy first walked through the doors of Huntsville Hospital’s Caring House, she was carrying more than the weight of pregnancy; she was carrying the devastating knowledge […]

HUNTSVILLE – The number of North Alabama families facing food insecurity has continued to increase, according to new numbers released by Feeding America.  According to Feeding America’s Map the Meal […]

MONTGOMERY — Several North Alabama organizations will share some $25,000 in grants from the Alabama Scenic River Trail’s Waterway Enhancement Program. The ASRT said the program is driven by its […]

SHEFFIELD – For 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in our communities. This year, the initiative expands to include a Family […]

MADISON – Saluting the “best of the community,” Madison Visionary Partners honored its volunteers during Monday’s Madison City Council meeting. The City of Madison also issued a proclamation recognizing April […]

HUNTSVILLE – City officials have a request for residents — volunteer Saturday to work with the environmental group to “Keep Huntsville beautiful and green.” Volunteers can pitch in at two […]

HUNTSVILLE – As far as the folks at LearningQUEST are concerned, you can teach an old dog new tricks. As late 20th century science fiction writer and professor Isaac Asimov […]

HUNTSVILLE – With the shine still on the global effort Giving Tuesday earlier this week, The Salvation Army in Huntsville issued what it calls a “heartfelt appeal’’ for continued community […]

AUBURN — As fans from all over the state prepare to flood Jordan-Hare Stadium to watch the iconic Iron Bowl matchup, there’s one group of students encouraging fans to pay […]

HUNTSVILLE – Holiday shopping has started, and The Salvation Army reminds Huntsville and Madison County residents to not forget children and their families that might go without unless they reserve […]

HUNTSVILLE – Representing all vocations and walks of life, Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy is an opportunity to see “behind the scenes’ of how city government works. The free, eight-week program […]

HUNTSVILLE – The red kettles are heating up as the Salvation Army of Huntsville prepares to grow with Claudia Bucher as director of development. Bucher, who starts Monday, will be […]

MADISON — The Madison Police Citizens Advisory Committee is accepting District 5 applications for the remaining two years of the current term. The committee meets monthly to promote dialogue between […]

HUNTSVILLE — Many kids enter foster care with little more than a few items stuffed in a garbage bag. Lee Marshall’s Kids to Love “More Than a Backpack” program believes […]

ATHENS — CASA of North Alabama is hosting a “Coffee with CASA” for potential volunteers to learn  about advocating for abused and neglected children in local court systems.    The “come […]

HUNTSVILLE — The City of Huntsville Green Team, the Heart of the Valley YMCA and Rocket City Mom are looking for a volunteer “Clean Team” for Ditto Landing Cleanup Day. […]

HUNTSVILLE — In recognition of Earth Day on Sunday, Blue Origin is raising awareness about the importance of protecting the planet with several “For the Benefit of Earth Day” events […]

HUNTSVILLE – It requires a minimum of 1,000 volunteers for Arts Huntsville to effectively work the Panoply Arts Festival, which will be held April 28-30 in Big Spring Park. Volunteers […]

MADISON — The Madison Police Citizens Advisory Committee is taking applications  to serve on the panel. The committee strives to promote dialogue between the police department and the community at […]

ATHENS– Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful and the Tennessee Valley Authority are holding a concentrated volunteer clean-up effort this weekend at the Cowford Campground. The event is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; […]