Calhoun to Host Free Community MLK Day Program Honoring Service, Leadership, and Legacy
DECATUR, AL — Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its free annual Martin Luther King Jr. Program on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11 a.m. The event will take place in the Advanced Technology Center Building on Calhoun’s Decatur Campus, located at 6250 Highway 31 North, Tanner, Alabama . This year’s program will feature guest speaker Youlanda F. Caudle , a highly respected human resources professional, civil rights advocate, and community leader with more than 34 years of
Heart of the Valley YMCA Partners with Huntsville City Schools to Provide Afterschool Care
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (January 9, 2026) - The Heart of the Valley YMCA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Huntsville City Schools (HCS) as the official provider of afterschool care services in six elementary schools in south Huntsville: Challenger, Weatherly, Mountain Gap, Chaffee, Whitesburg and Farley elementary schools. The YMCA began providing services this week, as children returned to school from winter break. “We are excited to expand our mission-driven childcare services to more families
Local Financial Advisor Shares Step-by-Step Guide to Retirement Readiness
As retirement planning becomes increasingly important for today’s workforce, local financial advisor Turner Wilson is urging community members to evaluate their readiness and plan ahead using a structured, comprehensive approach. Referencing insights from Thrivent’s article “Am I Ready to Retire? A Step-by-Step Retirement Readiness Guide,” Wilson highlights key markers that help individuals and families assess whether they’re prepared to retire comfortably. The guide helps answer questions such
Local Financial Advisor Highlights Key Strategies for Balancing Today’s Priorities With Tomorrow’s Goals
As individuals and families navigate rising costs, major life milestones, and long-term financial uncertainty, local financial advisor Turner Wilson is encouraging the community to take a more intentional approach to managing money in both the short and long term. Drawing on insights from Thrivent’s recent article “Balancing Today’s Priorities With Tomorrow’s Goals,” Wilson emphasizes that one of the most effective ways to stay financially confident is to separate goals into three categories: short-term
