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Alabama Center for the Arts to Host Writers' Series Event
Decatur, AL – The Alabama Center for the Arts invites you to join them on May 2 at 6:00 pm for a special ACA Writers’ Series Event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors celebrating women of distinction who both lead colorful, but often lonely, lives. Guests are invited to join the discussion with questions and comments. Jennifer Horne (of
Calhoun Community College Announces Jazz Festival
Decatur, Alabama - April 13, 2024 - Calhoun Community College's Music Department is excited to present the 2024 ACA Jazz Festival, titled "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans," on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) located at 133 2nd Ave NE and at the historic Princess Theatre located at 112 2nd Ave NE, both in downtown Decatur. The festival will showcase a spectacular lineup of renowned musicians, offering a full day of live performances, educational clinics, and
Turner Construction Company Recognized by American Institute of Steel Construction
Huntsville, Ala. – Turner Construction Company’s local fabrication shop has been recognized by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) for its safety practices. Turner received the 2023 AISC Safety Award for its record of minimal days missed and minimal restricted time in proportion to total hours worked. “Throughout our entire company and within our shop, safety is always our top priority,” said Joey Bush, manager of Turner’s Huntsville fabrication shop. “Every member of our team takes
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Partners with Athens State University to Offer Tuition Discount to Members
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce it has entered into a new learning partnership with Athens State University to offer reduced tuition for employees of our more than 800 member businesses. Benefits of the learning partnership include a 10% tuition discount on all classes, waived application fee and complimentary evaluation of previously earned educational credits and training/professional certifications/portfolio for consideration of transfer credit. These benefits will
Alabama Goodwill is Expanding its Reach into the Decatur Community
Alabama Goodwill Industries (AGI) is thrilled to announce the upcoming soft opening and grand opening of its newest retail store in Decatur, AL. The store will also include a drive-up drop-off donor door for convenience. The soft opening of the new Goodwill store begins Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The event is open to the public and serves as a dress rehearsal for the official grand opening, which is Thursday, August 3, 2023. "The grand opening on August 3 kicks off at 8:45am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony,
Cullman Regional Expansion Project Adds 30 Beds
Cullman Regional is now a 175-bed hospital with the recent completion of a fourstory, 30-bed tower expansion. The project added 13 new critical care beds, 12 new medical/surgical beds and five beds were created by renovating existing space in the hospital. Current patients will be moved to the new patient rooms and crews will begin renovating the old patient rooms in the critical care and medical/surgical units. After final approval of the renovated beds by the Alabama Department of Public Health, both
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Awarded $150,000 at the Second Round of Grant Funding
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (June 20, 2023) – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) today hosted twelve nonprofit grantees at their site to celebrate the awarding of $150,000 through the MTM Grant Fund. Grantees took part in a tour of the facility and celebrated this second milestone in MTM’s history. Last year, MTM awarded their Inaugural Grant Fund at their Community Appreciation Event on June 30, 2022. “MTM is grateful to the organizations that support our community, and our MTM Grant Fund is one way that we can show
Market Leadership Transition at Bank Independent
Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala., is pleased to share an important leadership transition in the greater Decatur market as David Mathews announces his retirement plans and Bob Thompson is tapped to guide growth as the Area President of Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Current Area President David Mathews has served the Decatur community for over 16 years. Mathews has worked closely with the Bank to forecast future needs for this key market ahead of his planned retirement in
Decatur Police Chief Graduates from FBI National Academy
The Decatur Police Department is proud to announce Chief Todd Pinion has graduated as a member of the 286th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on June 8, 2023. Nationally, less than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven
Athens State to Host Flag Day Celebration
Athens State’s annual Flag Day Ceremony and cookout is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 at 12:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. The event honors the United States flag and our nation’s armed forces, past and present. Chief James L. Chambers will be this year’s guest speaker. The Athens High School Junior ROTC will present the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and music will be provided by the Athens State Community Band. In addition, representatives of the John Wade Keyes Chapter of
Cullman Regional Seeks Approval to Build Ambulatory Surgery Center in Hartselle
Cullman Regional is taking steps to build an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at Hartselle Health Park, a multi-service outpatient facility opened by the hospital in 2021. In Alabama, healthcare providers must seek state approval to build or add certain healthcare services including ASCs. Cullman Regional has initiated the approval process by submitting a Letter of Intent to Alabama’s Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board. “An outpatient surgery center in Hartselle is another way to provide south Morgan
Growth Drives Creation of New Positions at Huntsville's Top Integrated Communications Firm
Red Sage Communications has named August McCoy as Creative Director and Michael Jones as Director of Client Services. These two hires represent the beginning of a new era in the agency, with an expanded leadership circle driving results for clients. McCoy takes the Creative Director reigns from agency Founder and President, Ellen Didier. With decades of experience in the field, McCoy will utilize his wealth of knowledge and expertise to lead Red Sage’s creative team of multimedia designers, website
The Calhoun Foundation names Kim Lewis as new Board President
The Calhoun College Foundation is pleased to announce that Kim Lewis has been named President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Making history as the first African American to serve in this role, Lewis will succeed outgoing President, Rex Cheatham. “On behalf of Calhoun Community College and the foundation’s board of directors, we appreciate Rex for his leadership and direction of the foundation while serving during a difficult time, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” commented Johnette Davis, Calhoun
Decatur Renasant team grows with city
Renasant is proud to share that the Decatur banking and lending team is growing. Recently, Tim Lovelace was named Northwest Alabama Division President; Charlotte Gregory was named Decatur Market President; Melissa Nichols was named Vice President, Private Banking; and Seddrick Williams was named Assistant Vice President, Commercial Relationship Officer. “We are happy to announce expanded roles for several of our long term team members who have been foundational in the growth and leadership of our bank