Tennessee Valley 3 months after tornado outbreak

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, 8:59am

Tennessee Valley 3 months after tornado outbreak

First off let me officially introduce myself to everyone that reads this blog. My name is Tommy Self, and I am a professional storm chaser from Madison. I am the owner and lead chaser/forecaster for the Tennessee Valley Storm Trackers. Some of you may have heard of us from Waff 48 Storm Team or by following us on Facebook.

Now that the introductions are out of the way, let's look back at the past 3 months. April 27th will be a day I will never forget. I have been storm chasing for 13 years and have seen some devastating storms during that span, but nothing like what transpired that day. I intercepted 4 different tornadoes that day and was shocked and saddened by what I saw.

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ACJIC releases "Special Report" on family violence

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 3:35pm

ACJIC releases "Special Report" on family violence

The Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC) released a "Special Report" regarding family violence, which states that family violence was indicated in 12 percent of the all violent offenses and 30 percent of all simple assaults reported in Alabama from 2006 to 2010.

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Free GED classes offered by Calhoun

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 10:18am

Do you or someone you know need to prepare for your GED? Calhoun Community College’s Adult Education Department currently offers classes in Ardmore, Athens, Decatur, Hartselle, New Hope, Hazel Green, and Huntsville, as well as on Calhoun’s Decatur and Huntsville campuses.

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Madison County Courthouse blood drive

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 3:27pm

There is a critical blood shortage, and you can help!

The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be parked on the west side of the courthouse near Regions Bank tomorrow, July 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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NASA vs. City Hall: The Flag Football Intern Cup

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, July 25th, 2011, 2:57pm

NASA vs. City Hall: The Flag Football Intern Cup

The Interns of Huntsville City Hall, a group of 15 college students, will be taking on the NASA interns tonight at a 6 p.m. 8-man flag football match-up at the UAH Intramural fields.

The annual Intern Cup offers the ultimate college prize – bragging rights for one year and annual possession of the faux silver Intern Cup. City Hall interns currently hold title to the cup.

City Hall interns will return to their respective colleges in the coming weeks, having served the city this summer in departments ranging from planning, finance, engineering, information technology, community development, to the mayor’s office.

For more information, contact Kelly Schrimsher, Director of Communications, at 256-427-5006 or e-mail kelly.schrimsher@huntsvilleal.gov.

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Summer heat holds pontential danger for young athletes

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, July 25th, 10:54 am

Eager young athletes will be taking to sports fields for practices and games this summer and they need to be protected from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, a doctor warns.

The most important way to keep them safe is "hydration, hydration, hydration," Dr. Toni Salvatore, medical director of the Pediatric Center at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, said in a hospital news release.

Drinking adequate amounts of fluid before, during and after a practice or game prevents heat-related illnesses by keeping blood volumes high to support circulation, Salvatore explained.

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