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TVA requests residents cut back electric usage

HUNTSVILLE -- Due to sustained cold temperatures forecast throughout the Tennessee Valley Authority service area and the subsequent high demand for electricity in the...

AI-powered machine gun maker joins UAH Innovation Center

HUNTSVILLE -- A Texas company known for robotic weapons systems has joined the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) to drive...

Green Rivers Landscape owner has a budding passion for Madison

MADISON -- Carter Rivers, owner of Green Rivers Landscape Company, is a Madison native with a heart for his city.  Rivers grew up in the heart...

UAH men’s basketball team moves to No. 3 in nation

HUNTSVILLE -- This has been a season of seasons for the University of Alabama-Huntsville men's basketball team. The Chargers have not only 24 straight games...

Sole man: Kling walking for 11th term on Huntsville City Council

HUNTSVILLE -- As someone who has worn out dozens of shoes in his 40 years on the Huntsville City Council, Bill Kling is literally...

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Guest opinion: Tax breaks for athletes? NIL exemption should be punted

Last week, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn filed a bill that, if passed, would make earnings of college athletes in the state of Alabama through Name,...

Strong, Tuberville legislation aims to protect America’s agricultural land from China, other adversaries

WASHINGTON — Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign...

Schatzley returns for fourth season as Rocket City’s manager

MADISON — Back for his fourth year at the Trash Pandas' helm, Manager Andy Schatzley leads the on-field coaching staff for Rocket City, the...

Tuberville nominates area students to U.S. service academies

WASHINGTON – Saluting the achievements and patriotic ambitions of area high school seniors, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced his nomination of 19 students to the...

Madison Chamber opens applications for Best in Business Awards

MADISON – Celebrating excellence in local business, the Madison Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2025 Best in Business Awards. The annual event...

Calhoun Community College powers North Alabama economy with $802.8M impact

DECATUR — Calhoun Community College isn’t just shaping futures, it’s helping drive Alabama’s economy with an $802.8 million economic impact, according to a study...

‘Light wintry mix’ expected tonight and Wednesday across Tennessee Valley

HUNTSVILLE --  Snow. Ice. Bitter cold temperatures. Single-digit wind chills. Gusty winds. Welcome to the wild, wacky winter of North Alabama. A light mix of rain,...

Rocket City Softball Showcase changes schedule due to threat of inclement weather

MADISON – When it comes to taking on challenges, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have turned "thinking outside the box" and "changing on the...

Lawrence Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital System partner to stabilize healthcare in Lawrence County

MOULTON -- With rural hospitals across the state and country struggling to stay open and Lawrence County facing potentially similar circumstances, the Lawrence Medical...

Go fly a kite! Huntsville Community Kite Festival offers ‘ray of hope’

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville and the Ray of Hope Foundation invite residents to let the wind lift their spirits at the 13th annual...

Kids Count: Alabama child poverty rate stagnant over last two decades

MONTGOMERY – While the state is showing improvement in some aspects of the well-being of its children, child poverty has remained stagnant for two...

Trash Pandas unveil special jersey fundraisers, supply drives and community initiatives

MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host seven specialty jersey fundraisers, four donation drives, and additional community outreach nights to benefit local...

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New documentary: Betty Wilson wrongly convicted in death of husband, Dr. Jack Wilson

UPDATED 2:12 p.m. HUNTSVILLE -- A new documentary claims Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted for the murder of her husband, Huntsville Dr. Jack Wilson 30...

‘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...

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...

Freshman State Rep. Colvin of Albertville named House Majority Whip

MONTGOMERY -- Though just a couple years into his first-term as a state representative, Brock Colvin has made a veteran's impact on Republican lawmakers. So...

InTerra’s Datum a cutting-edge GPS base station for precision drone surveying

HUNTSVILLE – In what it called a revolutionary ground control for surveyors, InTerra has launched Datum, a high-precision GPS base station. The Huntsville-based drone-surveying technology...

Huntsville teams with Land Trust of North Alabama to pave Monte Sano recreational trail

HUNTSVILLE -- The city of Huntsville and the Land Trust of North Alabama are collaborating on improved infrastructure on Monte Sano to provide an improved...

Oh, Canada! Temperatures this week more like Alberta than Alabama

HUNTSVILLE -- "You want us as the 51st state? Well, here's our weather!" In a case of "be careful of what you ask for," the...

Shake off the winter blues with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Program Guide

HUNTSVILLE – It’s been a cold, wet winter, but Huntsville Parks & Recreation is bringing sunshine back with the 2025 Spring Program Guide. Packed with...

Huntsville Parks & Recreation hosts MLK Youth Basketball Clinic & Canned Food Drive

HUNTSVILLE -- Young athletes looking to sharpen their basketball skills while giving back to the community are invited to sign up for next weekend's...

Alabama hosting annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

MONTGOMERY – In a timely matter as stormy weather leaves the area, Alabama will observe its 14th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday...

Girls on the Run: Huntsville program helps provide confidence in every stride for young girls

HUNTSVILLE – Girls in grades 3-5 are invited to let their feet fly as part of Girls on the Run, a popular eight-week program...