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Politics
ALGOP: ‘Democrats got lucky’ in District 10 race
BIRMINGHAM - The Alabama Republican Party contends the Democratic Party got lucky in the House District 10 special election Tuesday.
The special election saw Democratic...
Community
Signalink’s Lessmann honored as Philanthropic Businessperson of the Year; Rankin as Madison Visionary of the Year
MADISON - Hosted by the local nonprofit, Madison Visionary Partners, the second annual Madison Visionary Awards honored several individuals recognized for their contributions to...
Manufacturing
G’day! Australian firm to locate US headquarters in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE – From the land down under to the Rocket City.
Boresight, an Australian company that provides targets and services in the drone industry, is...
Business
Pierce, Dodson join Starfish Holdings management team
HUNTSVILLE – Starfish Holdings has expanded its management team with Joe Pierce and Tammie Dodson coming on board.
Starfish is the parent company of Torch...
Community
Our Town Podcast: Stephanie McCulloch of North AlabamaWorks
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Iconic rockets are returning to Space & Rocket Center’s Rocket Park
HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is heading back to the future with its eye on space history.
After a six-year absence, the...
Economic development projects to inject $1.15B into North Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY – North Alabama businesses that either launched operations or expanded their facilities last year are poised to make investments of more than $1.15...
House District 10 special election: Lands wins in ‘LANDSlide’
MADISON -- In a local political race that drew national interest, Democrat Marilyn Lands defeated Republican Teddy Powell for the Alabama House District 10...
Birmingham-Southern to close at end of May
BIRMINGHAM -- School's out May 31 for Birmingham-Southern College - permanently.
The college's Board of Trustees announced it is closing after attempts failed to obtain...
Auburn experts: Baltimore bridge collapse had limited redundancy, similar to other collapses
AUBURN — The catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore this morning is causing many to wonder how such an incident...
Huntsville Career Center hosting Polaris job fair
HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Career Center will be hosting a job fair for Polaris this week.
Positions include:
Injection Mold Operators
Moto Operators
Production Welders
...
Beverages
Beignets & Brew ready to serve at Redstone Gateway
HUNTSVILLE — There's something brewing at Redstone Gateway ... literally.
Beignets & Brew, a New Orleans-style beignets and specialty coffee company, is coming to the...
Music
Rocket ‘n’ roll: Huntsville has an ‘official anthem’
HUNTSVILLE -- It may not rocket to the top of the charts, but a song about Huntsville is a real blast.
Called "Huntsville, Alabama (Official...
Guest Opinion
Rep. Rigsby: A serious conversation about the future of pharmacies in Alabama is needed
If your pharmacy closed tomorrow, where would you go for your prescription and pharmacy needs? That question is one that Alabamians may have to...
Elections
Secretary of State warns Alabamians of misleading election mailer
MONTGOMERY -- Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama citizens of a misleading, unsolicited mass mailing of pre-filled voter registration forms targeting Alabama...
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‘Black Hawk Down’ POW Mike Durant considering potential run for U.S. Senate
Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama's 2022 race for the U.S. Senate.
Sources say a...
New documentary: Betty Wilson wrongly convicted in death of husband, Dr. Jack Wilson
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HUNTSVILLE -- A new documentary claims Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted for the murder of her husband, Huntsville Dr. Jack Wilson 30...
Summit 7 adds threat protection to its advanced specializations
HUNTSVILLE – Summit 7 has earned another advanced specialization in Microsoft Threat Protection. The Huntsville-based company is a Microsoft Gold Partner and the 2022...
Chapel Hart to perform at Coldwater Jam in Tuscumbia
TUSCUMBIA -- Chapel Hart recently wowed audiences on "America’s Got Talent," garnering a golden buzzer to the finals and a legion of fans.
This weekend,...
Opening today: Luxury personal services that are all about ‘VOUS’
HUNTSVILLE – Jessica Barnes' vision for creating a special space in the salon and spa industries that not only accentuates people’s outer beauty, but...
Energy
Browns Ferry Unit 3 online after scheduled refueling, maintenance
DECATUR – The Browns Ferry nuclear plant's Unit 3 is back online following its scheduled refueling and maintenance outage, TVA announced Monday. The work...
Arts
Gallery apartment community cultivates next step for Lowe Mill district
HUNTSVILLE -- Offering a "world-class retreat inside their homes," The Gallery is putting out the welcome mat for Huntsvillians.
The nearly $25 million, 107-unit apartment community...
Elections
Special election to decide Alabama House District 10 seat
HUNTSVILLE – The general election of 2024 is months away, but local voters can wade into the season Tuesday.
A special election is set to...
First responders
Public safety service career fair set for Madison County
HUNTSVILLE – Eight public safety organizations are joining forces to recruit new recruits into their ranks. And, to fill those ranks, they are hosting...
Sports
Huntsville City Football Club draws up unbeaten start to season
HUNTSVILLE – Stalemate. Even Steven. Draw.
The Huntsville City Football Club has played two games in its second MLS NEXT Pro soccer season, and the...
Education
Welcome back: Russellville City Schools names Guinn superintendent
RUSSELLVILLE – Doctor to doctor, Russellville moves to select new superintendent.
Dr. Tim Guinn will replace Dr. Heath Grimes, who submitted his resignation last year...
Crime
Gadsden woman steals $2.5M from elderly mother
MONTGOMERY -- A Gadsden woman pleaded guilty Friday for taking $2.5 million from her elderly mother.
Gina Cook Gilbert, 63, of Gadsden, pleaded guilty Friday...
Sports
Tide avoids SEC NCAA washout; AU, UAB headed home after first round
SPOKANE, Wash. – In what was motley a lost weekend for men’s basketball teams of the Southeastern Conference, Alabama survived and moved on to...