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Tuberville renews bipartisan push for telehealth access

WASHINGTON – As COVID rampaged through the population, the pandemic created a demand for telehealth services. And Americans continue to rely on those services. In...

Alabama Supreme Court holds oral arguments at UNA

FLORENCE – The Alabama Supreme Court was gaveled into order Wednesday morning inside the Guillot University Performance Center at the University of North Alabama. The...

Back-to-back fireworks and giveaways highlight the return of Trash Pandas baseball to Toyota Field

MADISON – Take yourself out to the ballgame ... and your family, friends, co-workers and whoever else this weekend. Opening Night for the Rocket City...

Alabama House passes $3.7B General Fund budget

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed the 2026 General Fund budget and its supplemental appropriation today. “It’s no coincidence that the state is...

North Alabama unions condemn Trump ban on collective bargaining for federal employees

HUNTSVILLE -- Calling the move a "flagrant violation of the law and our rights," North Alabama's labor unions have condemned President Trump's executive order...

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‘High profile’ opportunities at Town Madison with interchange opening

MADISON -- The opening of the I-565 interchange at Town Madison means more high-profile opportunities at the 563-acre mixed-use development between Huntsville and Madison. “This...

Lexington native, Athens State grad named deputy director of Alabama State Parks

MONTGOMERY – Chad Davis began working as a seasonal employee for Alabama State Parks as a 19-year-old college student at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville. More than...

Athens couple allegedly operate dog mill; arrested for animal cruelty and neglect

ATHENS – An Athens couple was arrested on animal cruelty and neglect charges after police uncovered a "large-scale dog breeding operation" this week. According to...

Governor signs historic Public Employee Paid Parental Leave into law

MONTGOMERY – Calling it "another win for Alabama families," Gov. Kay Ivey today signed the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025...

Lake Guntersville transplants will be right at home for Bass Pro Shops Redcrest tournament

GUNTERSVILLE – In late October 2018, Jacob Wall and his father, Steven, loaded their 1995 Nitro onto a trailer and set off on a...

Fostering hope: The roots of Huntsville’s Noëlla’s Flowers help ‘make it matter’

HUNTSVILLE -- Many visitors to Stovehouse know the Parisian-inspired Noëlla’s Flowers — from the iconic flower truck to the storefront in Gaslight Alley. At the...

Preserving the peak: Land Trust of North Alabama acquires tract on Drake Mountain

HUNTSVILLE -- Continuing its commitment to preserving North Alabama’s natural landscapes, the Land Trust of North Alabama has acquired property on the peak of...

‘Put the Phone Away or Pay:’ Huntsville police urge drivers stay focused and avoid distractions

HUNTSVILLE – Distracted driving is a major safety concern, and the Huntsville Police Department is doubling down on its efforts to keep the community safe,...

C-Mo and Sonny D headline this year’s Trash Pandas roster

MADISON – When the Rocket City Trash Pandas take the field Friday, there will be a couple of former SEC stars with legendary Rocket...

SBA offers drought relief to small businesses, private nonprofits affected by December drought

ATLANTA -- North Alabama and Tennessee small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that sustained economic losses by the drought may be eligible for disaster...

Alabama A&M 150th anniversary campaign surpasses $3M in individual donations

NORMAL -- The campaign to raise $15 million in individual donations to fund campus improvements, STEM infrastructure expansion, and scholarships at Alabama A&M University is...

Athens business owner Whitfield announces candidacy for mayor

ATHENS - Danny Whitfield, the owner of Market and Monroe in downtown Athens, has announced his candidacy for mayor.  The Athens native and his...

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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...

Downtown Huntsville to host Final Four outdoor watch party/block party

HUNTSVILLE – The on-court action may be about 1,000 miles away in San Antonio, but college basketball fans are invited to downtown Huntsville this...

Making a choice: Application deadline for state’s CHOOSE Act is April 7

MONTGOMERY – The window of opportunity to take advantage of the state's school choice program is closing. According to Gov. Kay Ivey, the application period for...

Alabama A&M earns new Carnegie classification for research

NORMAL -- Alabama A&M University has earned recognition as a Research College and University (RCU) in the newly redesigned Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education....

Cyber school, state Education Department partner on AI curriculum for public schools

HUNTSVILLE -- To help prepare students for an increasingly tech-oriented future, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering has partnered with the State...

New season, new tastes, new road for the Rocket City Trash Pandas

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have added delicious food items, interactive options for fans to be part of the action at Toyota...

Judge rules people who leave state for abortions cannot be prosecuted

MONTGOMERY — The state cannot prosecute people and groups who help Alabama women travel to other states to obtain abortions, a federal judge ruled...

Ignite acquires Reliant Technologies, expanding capabilities in defense, AI, and space

HUNTSVILLE -- A pair of Huntsville veteran-owned companies have come together to provide cutting-edge solutions to the nation's space and defense programs. Ignite, a certified Service-Disabled,...

Groundbreaking: April recognized as ‘811 Safe Digging Month’

MONTGOMERY — Call 811 ... can you dig it? It's the season of planting and digging and, unfortunately sometimes, damaging underground lines. To avoid damaging important...