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Stars top Barons; snap three-game losing streak

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:09:49 +0000

(From release The Huntsville Stars (24-21) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Birmingham Barons (22-24) in the series opener between the two teams at Joe Davis Stadium on Tuesday night. The Stars broke out offensively early, scoring all six runs in …

Huntsville police, Alabama State Troopers will be out in force over Memorial Day weekend

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:21:05 +0000

The Huntsville police and Alabama State Troopers will be watching the state roadways carefully during the Memorial Day weekend.

Local Fraternal Order of Police president says withholding names of fired Huntsville police officers ‘looks bad’

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:21:01 +0000

Bill Davis, lodge president of Huntsville’s Fraternal Order of Police, said he contacted two Huntsville police officers who had been fired before releasing their names to the public.

Huntsville has busy schedule of graduations Thursday, Friday

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:20:52 +0000

All ceremonies will be held at the Von Braun Center and all will be broadcast live on ETV, the school district’s local access cable channel, found on Comcast Channel 17 and Knology Channel 99. Viewers can also watch live at HuntsvilleCitySchools.net.

Huntsville Area Association of Realtors says home sales rise dramatically in April

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:20:49 +0000

Data released Wednesday by the Huntsville Area Assocation of Realtors says sales are up 31.78 percent from March and 68.66 percent from last April.

HPD announces Officers of the Year

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:57:26 +0000

(From release) Tuesday the Huntsville Police Department recognized the Officers and Employee of the year. The following personnel were recognized: Officer Roland Lueras – North Officer Grady Thigpen – South Officer David Hendricks – West Dispatcher Stephanie White – Admin.

Man robbed while sitting in car

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:09:26 +0000

A man was held up while sitting in his car in northwest Huntsville early Wednesday. Scott Cooper told officers he was at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and Pulaski Pike when a man approached him around 2 a.m. The man asked for…

Huntsville Police recognize Supervisors of the Year

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:56 +0000

The Huntsville police recognized five people as its Supervisors of the Year.

Mayor unveils "Battle Plan" for diversifying Huntsville’s economy, lowering unemployment

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:44 +0000

Tommy Battle said his plan includes aggressive recruitment of companies in emerging fields such as cyber security, fighting to preserve the budgets of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and creating a new program to match unemployed and underemployed

Ask Us: Do I need to filter my drinking water in Huntsville?

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:07:55 +0000

According to Huntsville Utilities spokesman Bill Yell, the short answer is no, except perhaps for people with weak immune systems. They should check with their doctors.