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Agenda released for next council meeting

Alabama Notes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:37:14 +0000

The agenda for the next regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council has been released. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at city hall. Click below to read/download the agenda: 2012-02-09 Final Agenda

Rocket City United releases season schedule

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:54:06 +0000

(From release) Rocket City United has announced their 2012 schedule. It’s sure to be an exciting with the addition of two new clubs, the newest being Myrtle Beach FC and Mississippi Storm. RCU’s schedule will be highlighted with an away game opener against newcomers, Myrtle Beach FC…

Huntsville-area Marines-to-be and their families to get taste of boot camp at ‘family night’

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:47 +0000

Marine recruiters will host the events, complete with real drill instructors, on Feb. 15 at Columbia High School in Huntsville and Feb. 16 at Lawrence County High School.

Juvenile homicide expert to speak at ‘Why Teens Kill’ seminar

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:44:38 +0000

Phil Chalmers, one of the nation’s leading experts on juvenile homicide, will speak at a seminar titled, “Why Teens Kill: Warning Signs, Causes, Triggers and Prevention” on Saturday at Huntsville High School.

ASK US: How much public money did AirTran get?

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:32 +0000

The Huntsville City Council in May 2010 approved an agreement for the city to send the city’s Industrial Development Board $2 million to be used for air service development.

Madison County School Board names new superintendent

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:37:20 +0000

David Copeland/MCBOE photo (From release) In a special session of the Madison County Board of Education on Tuesday evening, the Board appointed Dr. David Copeland as the next superintendent, replacing Dr. Terry Davis who retired December 1, 2011. Dr. Copeland will finish the …

Sheriff’s office seeks help finding rape suspect

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:39 +0000

Jarvis Abdul Dennis/MCSO (From release) The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has obtained arrest warrants for Jarvis Abdul Dennis for one count of first degree rape and two counts of Sexual Torture. The wanted subject lists a home address of 109 Bramble Way in Toney; however, Dennis …

David Copeland named superintendent of Madison County school district

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:33:19 +0000

Dr. David Copeland, superintendent of Crane R-III Schools in Crane, Mo., interviews for the vacant Madison County superintendent post last month. Copeland was named superintendent Tuesday. (The Huntsville Times/Michael Mercier) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — David Copeland was named Madison County superintendent

What do you think? Are fights at school more common, or are we just seeing them more because of YouTube?

Alabama Notes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:09:23 +0000

Three separate fights at three separate Huntsville high schools got publicity within the past three weeks.

Homer Hickam to host cat rescue group benefit

Alabama Notes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:26:52 +0000

Noted author Homer Hickam of Huntsville will host a benefit Pancake Breakfast for the Forgotten Felines cat rescue group Saturday, 7-9:30 a.m., at Applebee’s on South Memorial Parkway.