SUMMARY: This Thursday afternoon, the Tennessee Valley enjoys clear skies and ample sunshine with temperatures reaching the upper 40s to low 50s, accompanied by a light breeze. As the weekend approaches, expect rain showers late Saturday through Sunday, with highs around 60°F Saturday and upper 50s on Sunday. A low pressure system from Texas will bring this rain. Don’t forget to spring forward an hour this weekend for Daylight Saving Time. Following the weekend, warmer temps in the 60s will arrive on Monday, with mid to upper 70s forecasted by Tuesday, signaling a pleasant spring weather trend ahead.

Thursday Noon Weather – 3/6/25.

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SUMMARY: The North Alabama Homebuilding Academy recently received a $500,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to expand its workforce development program. This funding will help launch satellite programs across Alabama, offering free training for careers in the homebuilding industry. The academy aims to address a significant worker shortage, with the average age of workers in the industry at 57. The Lowe’s Foundation, originally planning to award $250,000, doubled the contribution after learning about the academy’s impact. The grant supports efforts to train skilled workers and replicate successful programs statewide.

A Huntsville non-profit focused on offering hands-on skills training for people looking to start a career in residential construction, recently got a big boost.

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SUMMARY: Passenger Joe Bean traveled over 700 miles from Indiana to visit the SS United States, America’s last surviving ocean liner, now immobile and set to become the world’s largest artificial reef off Northwest Florida. Bean, who sailed on the iconic ship in 1958, cherishes the memories of his family’s journey, describing it as more than just a ship but a profound adventure. He holds onto memorabilia from that trip, offering a glimpse into the past. Upon visiting the SS United States in Mobile, he felt a rush of nostalgia, stating, “Once you’ve been on the ship, your heart and soul remains with it.”

Over 700 miles — that’s how far Joe Beaman of Indiana was willing to travel to visit the SS United States in the Port City.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/TDuvhR7

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