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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Huntsville City Schools to offer free meals to children during summer learning activities
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Huntsville City Schools will offer free meals to students this summer through their Summer Food Service Program. In conjunction with the Alabama State Department of Education, HCS will start the program on June 2. It will run through June 26, during summer learning activities. National TOP COPS Awards honors Huntsville Police officers Every summer, millions of meals are distributed to children and teens at risk of hunger across Alabama. The ALSDE's Child Nutrition Program is aiming for more participants at the Huntsville sites. Alabama's Break for a Plate Summer program has outpaced the growth os similar programs in other states, and there is still a critical need for sponsors. The included summer learning sites are as follows: James Dawson Elementary Farley Elementary Montview Elementary Morris Elementary/Middle Rolling Hills Elementary Sonnie Hereford Elementary Martin Luther King Jr. Elem Whitesburg Elem./Middle Summer learning sites will serve breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m., and lunch from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Two external community sites will also be operating from June 2-26. The Richard Showers Recreation Center will serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and Brahan Springs Splash Pad will serve lunch from 1:00-1:45 p.m. For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, call 256-428-6955. To find more information about Break for a Plate Summer, or other child nutrition programs, call 334-694-4659 or visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former Lee High employee who pleaded guilty to having sex with student begins 10 year sentence
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A former Huntsville City Schools employee who entered a guilty plea for engaging in a sexual act with a student was sentenced in a Madison County Circuit Court Monday. On May 5, court records show that Duane Edward Yarbrough was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Yarbrough entered a guilty plea for a school employee engaging in a sexual act with a student on April 22. He was indicted on the charge in January 2024 and arrested in February 2024. Jail records showed Yarbrough was released from the Madison County Jail three hours after he was booked with a bond set at $15,000. As part of the plea agreement, he also agreed to pay a fine of $1,000 in each case, as well as pay compensation to the family in the amount of $100. He is also ordered to have no contact with the victim, submit to DNA testing, and comply with all the provisions of the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. A Huntsville City Schools spokesperson confirmed to News 19 that Yarbrough was employed by the school system from 2016-2022 and was a JROTC instructor for Lee/New Century High School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former Lee High employee pleads guilty to engaging in sex act with student
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A former Huntsville City Schools employee entered a guilty plea in a Madison County Circuit Court Tuesday, according to court documents. Duane Edward Yarbrough entered a guilty plea for a school employee engaging in a sexual act with a student. Court documents show his sentence has been set for May 5. Yarbrough was indicted on the charge in January 2024 and arrested in February 2024. Jail records showed Yarbrough was released from the Madison County Jail three hours after he was booked with a bond set at $15,000. Educator Honor Roll: Heather Coon, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary Marlon Wayans gives the scoop on Scary Movie 6 Vance says it's 'pretty crazy' he met Pope Francis right before he died Entrance, parking lot of Arab City Park closed due to construction of new Recreation Center City of Arab breaks ground on new recreation center A Huntsville City Schools spokesperson confirmed to News 19 that Yarbrough was employed by the school system from 2016-2022 and was a JROTC instructor for Lee/New Century High School. Court records show that the state is recommending that the court sentence Yarbrough to be imprisoned for 10 years and also pay a fine of $1,000 in each case, as well as pay compensation to the family in the amount of $100. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HCS gives update on construction of new career tech center, central office
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville City Schools is building two state-of-the-art buildings on the same campus near Memorial Parkway. On Friday, the school system invited News 19 to get an inside look at the construction progress. Madison nonprofit celebrates excellent volunteers, community impact in the city Huntsville City Schools estimates that construction on the new Central Office is about 80% complete. HCS expects administration employees will move into the new Central Office by the end of this school year. Right next door, HCS is building a new Career Tech Center to house the district's Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. According to HCS, construction is about 60% complete on that building. The Career Tech Center has specialized labs and classrooms to accommodate various CTE programs. 'It was a lot of fun to be able to design a building like this,' said building architect Frank Nola of Nola | Van Peursem Architects. According to Huntsville City Schools, the 81,000-square-foot Career Tech building will provide space for about 600 CTE students. Huntsville police say crime rates have gone down, while population has gone up Huntsville City Schools said there are nine existing CTE programs and two new programs being added in 2025. Automotive Technology (launching in 2025) Industrial Technology (launching in 2025) Building Science Cosmetology Culinary Arts Advanced Manufacturing Design Advanced Health Science Greenpower Precision Machining Welding Educationand Training Nola told News 19 that he's excited for Career Tech students to see the new space. 'My hope for the students is that they come in and say 'Oh wow, we love this place',' Nola said. 'Then future students, from a recruitment standpoint, come in and say 'we want to go to this place,'' Huntsville City Schools unveiled plans for the new Central Office and Career Tech building in September of 2022. Nola said he's excited to see it coming together after months of construction. 'As we see the building take shape, it's got a really cool form, I think it says a lot about progress in our city and the redevelopment of north Huntsville,' he said. Huntsville City Schools said it expects students to be able to start classes at the new Career Tech center this fall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Huntsville City Schools to add new weapon detection systems at all elementary schools
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville City Schools (HCS) announced that all elementary schools within the district will receive advanced weapon detection systems. These systems, known as Opengate, will provide a seamless and efficient screening process as students enter school buildings each day. To ensure a smooth transition, the HCS Security team will install the systems March 10-14 during Spring Break. HCS will go live with the new systems during the week of March 17 when students and teachers return from Spring Break. The expansion marks the final phase of the district's comprehensive safety initiative related to the rollout of weapon detection systems. HCS first implemented Evolv weapon detection systems at high schools in early 2023, followed by Opengate installations in all middle and junior high schools in Fall 2024. By extending this technology to elementary schools, HCS is ensuring that every campus is equipped with the latest safety measures. 'These security enhancements reflect our commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students and staff,' said Dr. Clarence Sutton, HCS Superintendent. 'We are proud that all of our schools are now equipped with advanced weapon detection technology, reinforcing our dedication to campus safety.' The detection systems allow students to move quickly through entry points with minimal disruption to their school day. The systems may also be used at athletic events and extracurricular activities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
