SUMMARY: Sergeant Jimmy Black from Daphne, killed in what is considered the final battle of Vietnam, will be honored with a new monument recognizing this overlooked chapter of history. Black was one of 23 Airmen who volunteered for a rescue mission after the fall of Saigon in 1975, but their helicopter crashed, impacting the mission’s outcome. His niece, Jennifer Stelling, has spent years gathering items and documents related to her uncle’s service, seeking recognition for the fallen. A monument featuring the names and images of the lost Airmen will be dedicated at Joint Base San Antonio this week, with efforts ongoing to raise funds for additional memorials.

The monument pays tribute to a “forgotten” chapter in the Vietnam War

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SUMMARY: Huntsville Hospital is installing a new public art piece called “Moon” on its front lawn, reflecting the city‘s evolution into a global hub for space and technology. The installation, created by local artist Glenn Dasher, will be a 20-foot tall sculpture made of limestone and stainless steel. Located at the corner of Governors and Madison Street, the artwork aims to celebrate Huntsville’s impressive transformation and contributions to space exploration.

If you’ve driven by Huntsville Hospital’s main campus lately, you may have been wondering what’s happening on the front lawn.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Moulton peaked around 7 PM with a pressure of 897 millibars. Its interaction with the Yucatán Peninsula has led to some weakening, but it may strengthen again over the Loop Current in the Gulf of Mexico. Central Florida is expected to experience 70-100 mph gusts, particularly around Orlando, as the storm moves in. Businesses across the region may close Wednesday into Thursday due to severe weather. The storm’s impact on Tampa Bay could vary depending on the storm’s eye placement, potentially leading to major flooding issues. Meanwhile, local weather remains cool and dry with pleasant temperatures.

Hurricane Milton now the fifth-strongest hurricane on record in the Atlantic, headed for Florida on Wednesday and Thursday

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