Calhoun and UNA Sign New Transfer Agreement Creating Pathways to High-Demand Healthcare Careers
Calhoun Community College and the University of North Alabama (UNA) have established a new academic partnership to expand transfer opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare. The two institutions will celebrate the partnership with a ceremony that includes the signing of an articulation agreement on Wednesday, January 21, at 2 p.m. in the President’s Suite of the Math, Science and Administration Building (Building #14 on the campus map) on Calhoun’s Decatur campus. “Partnerships like this
Calhoun Announces Its 2025 Fall Semester President’s and Dean’s List
Calhoun Community College has announced the names of those students qualifying for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2025 Fall semester. Students are listed by hometowns.President’s ListPresident’s List Requirements: 12 or more semester hours at 4.0 GPAAnderson, ALAddison Brooke WallaceArdmore, ALSavannah Jayne AndersonEmily Nicole BallCarol Diane GuevaraPaige Cameron WilbournChase Leahman WoodsAthens, ALAndrew Jay AcupAlexander BoesenAnja Christene BoettcherEli Thomas BritnellJudith Bailey ButlerMary
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
