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Athens employees rescue 10 ducklings from storm drain

ATHENS -- A mother duck’s feathers were furiously ruffled this afternoon when she found herself frantic over her 10 ducklings trapped in a storm...

Wehlburg inaugurated as Athens State’s 39th president

ATHENS – About a year after being named president, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg was officially inaugurated today as Athens State University’s 39th president. “What an extraordinary...

Drake State hosts ribbon-cutting for Leidos Advanced Training Complex

HUNTSVILLE – Calling it a "transformative investment in workforce education," officials cut the ribbon today on the Leidos Advanced Training Complex at Drake State...

Huntsville native Larry Lowe named city’s first chief innovation officer

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville prides itself as being a city of creativity, of innovation, of technology. So, it would only make sense that...

Air Force Band of the West to play in Tuscumbia

TUSCUMBIA – The United States Air Force Band of the West brings its mighty sound to the Shoals this weekend This free concert is 2...

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Dark Eagle: Army announces official name for its long-range hypersonic weapon

WASHINGTON -- The Army announced "Dark Eagle" as the popular name for the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon following the system's successful end-to-end flight test of...

Go Build Alabama updates statewide training page for skilled trades

BIRMINGHAM – To help strengthen workforce development for for Alabama’s growing commercial construction industry, Go Build Alabama has launched an updated Training Page. The platform is...

Bank Independent on the Decatur Beltline ‘to stay, to serve’

DECATUR -- Bank Independent celebrated its "rebirth" Thursday on the Beltline in Decatur. The bank that Forbes magazine named the best in Alabama rebuilt...

Tuberville announcement? The Britt effect; Kash needs to decide; and more in this week’s OTR

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Tuberville announcement ... not yet For those of y’all waiting for a big announcement from Sen....

Huntsville moves to protect established residential neighborhoods

HUNTSVILLE -- As people drive through neighborhoods in Huntsville, apartment buildings seem to be springing up like cotton in days gone by. The multifamily housing...

Little Bear Creek bridge girder installation underway on Alabama Highway 247

RED BAY -- Girder installation is underway on the new Alabama Highway 247 bridge over Little Bear Creek near Red Bay in Franklin County. The...

UNA beach volleyball advances to ASUN quarterfinals

HUNTSVILLE –  The University of North Alabama beach volleyball team cruised to an opening round win Thursday in the ASUN Tournament at John Hunt...

Fridays After Five in Athens rescheduled; May gets a double dose of downtown fun

ATHENS -- It's said that good things come to those who wait. Well, hang on to that because it'll be another three weeks before a...

Arts Huntsville to salute local military at Panoply Arts Festival

HUNTSVILLE – Arts Huntsville will continue the tradition of honoring local military with Military Salute Night at the Panoply Arts Festival. To recognize their service...

Outdoor leaders explore impact and future of Aldridge Creek Greenway, Huntsville trail system

HUNTSVILLE — For the health of it, outdoor advocates are hitting the trail. And Friday, the Rails to Trails Conservancy will tour Huntsville-area trails as...

Arcland, Self Storage Plus expand into Alabama with facility in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE -- The first Self Storage Plus facility in Alabama will open next month in South Huntsville, Arcland Property announced. The newly constructed property is...

Banding Together for Opportunity: How the Poarch Creek Indians Are Driving Job Creation in Alabama

For generations, the Poarch Creek Indians have been committed to fostering opportunity —not just for Tribal members, but for communities across Alabama and beyond....

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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...

Sen. Orr and Rep. Rafferty: Alabama leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce

As Alabama’s economy evolves with technological advancements and shifting employment trends, the Legislature is taking important steps to support the growing number of independent...

Tidmores donate mowers to Arab Parks & Recreation Department

ARAB – A recent donation will be a cut above for the Arab Parks & Recreation Department. Lynn and Donna Tidmore, whose commitment to improving...

Coats announces campaign for Decatur City School Board

DECATUR – Decatur native Katye Coats, an advocate for public education, is running for the District 3 seat on the Decatur City School Board. A...

Huntsville celebrates National Community Development Week with home rehab project

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville is celebrating National Community Development Week by highlighting the transformational impact of federal housing programs in its neighborhoods. Funded...

Brainpower: Valley’s intellectual strength should be considered national imperative

HUNTSVILLE -- What began as a modest transfer of engineers and scientists to Alabama in 1950 has quietly transformed the Tennessee Valley region into...

Relax and Release spa is pitch perfect in Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition

SCOTTSBORO – It was a high-energy competition with a "relaxed" winner Wednesday for the Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Relax and Release Shampoo & Sleep...

Placemakr makes Alabama debut in Huntsville’s MidCity District

WASHINGTON -- Placemakr, a flexible-use hospitality and multifamily operator, has opened Placemakr Huntsville, the company's first property in Alabama. Launching in partnership with developers RCP Companies and...

Know before you go: Huntsville prepares for action-packed weekend

HUNTSVILLE -- Well, to those who say, "there's nothing to do here," you can't complain this weekend. And, with the Panoply Arts Festival at Big Spring...