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Three former Auburn gymnasts recently took to social media to speak out about their experiences with racism while at Auburn

Three former Auburn gymnasts recently took to social media to speak out about their experiences with racism while at Auburn, prompting Tigers gymnastics coach Jeff Graba to issue an apology on Twitter late Tuesday night. A’Miracle Phillips pictured 3rd from the right. Photo credit: @its_amiracal on Instagram. A’Miracal Phillips, Telah Black and Kennedy Finister —…Read more »

Facebook Awarding Grants to Small Businesses in Huntsville!

Facebook is awarding $100,000 in grant money to 25 Huntsville businesses affected by COVID-19. Applications for small businesses are now open and will close in two weeks. Applications can be found here More details on the program can be found here. Grant applications are open now and will close on May 6. As the pandemic…Read more »

COVID-19 What You Need To Know!

We know you have questions about the COVID-19 VIRUS, so we compiled a list of links to help you get the answers you need. Alabama Department of Public Health Centers For Disease Control City of Huntsville: COVID-19 Information List of Alabama Schools Offering Meals to StudentRead more »

Are You Feeling Lucky?

98.1 THE BEAT IS YOUR STATION FOR THE MOST FUN AND PRIZES AND WE ARE FEELING FESTIVE! TUNE IN FOR YOUR CHANCE TO DIG INTO OUR POT OF GOLD WITH OUR “ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY?” SOUNDER AND YOU COULD ONE OF OUR FIVE PRIZES! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE CALLER NUMBER 9 WHEN…Read more »

COMEDY FOR KIDS

98.1 The Beat is having a toy drive to benefit the Kids at the Downtown Rescue Mission at the Beat Studio (1555 The Boardwalk, suite 1, Huntsville). When you donate a new, unwrapped toy, we will give you the gift of laughter with a ticket to our comedy show featuring our very own, Casio (Matt…Read more »

Aretha Franklin Biopic “Respect” Cast Finalized

Aretha Franklin Biopic “Respect” Cast Finalized

MGM and Bron Creative have finalized the cast for its Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, who will be in the lead role. “Respect” follows the rise of Franklin’s career beginning as a child singing in her father’s church choir to her international stardom. Joining Hudson in the Liesl Tommy-directed movie is Forest Whitaker; Tony,…Read more »