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Drake State first college in Alabama to be awarded $1.5M Strengthening Community Colleges grant

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a more than $1.5 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of...

Havoc announces dates for weather postponed games

HUNTSVILLE -- While the weekend's weather may have wreaked some havoc and caused a little chaos and ruckus for area hockey fans, new dates...

Thrive Alabama hosts former President Bush for inaugural Speaker Series

HUNTSVILLE – Former President George W. Bush will be visiting the Rocket City next month as Thrive Alabama launches its Speaker Series. “We are honored to...

Sprocket, Trash Pandas spreading the love with Panda-Grams for Valentine’s Day

MADISON — Valentine’s Day is approaching, and the Rocket City Trash Pandas are spreading the love across North Alabama with the help of the...

Ivey awards grants to agencies that serve child abuse victims in North Alabama

MONTGOMERY – A pair of agencies that provide professional care and assistance to victims of child abuse in five North Alabama counties have been...

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Operation Christmas Cleanup to collect live trees, other items for disposal

HUNTSVILLE – As the holiday season ends and it’s time to ditch that live tree, the city of Huntsville wants to help take it...

Fort named Gadsden State dean of academic programs and services

GADSDEN – Dr. Chanel L. Fort has been appointed dean of academic programs and services at Gadsden State Community College. She replaces Dr. Farrah...

UAH Electric Propulsion Club seeks patent for student-designed experimental ion thruster

HUNTSVILLE – The Electric Propulsion Club at the University of Alabama in Huntsville  recently traveled to Milan, Italy, to present STARGATE, an experimental gridded ion...

Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership to flat $100 annual fee for all

MONTGOMERY -- Thanks to public and private financial support, the annual membership fee for Sweet Grown Alabama is a flat $100, the state’s non-profit...

SuperCom secures GPS tracking, DV monitoring solutions contract with state

TEL AVIV, Israel -- SuperCom, a global provider of secure solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, has secured a contract with the...

800 miles, no gas: How all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip

BIRMINGHAM – After weighing pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I...

As snow and freezing rain taper off, roads remain treacherous

HUNTSVILLE – As crews continue to clear snow-covered roads from Winter Storm Cora, regional leaders urge residents to avoid travel unless necessary due to...

Weather postpones chronic waste sampling; WFF adds incentive

MONTGOMERY -- This weekend's mandatory chronic wasting disease sampling for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties has been postponed to Jan. 18-19 due to the...

UNA alum, wife win Daytime Emmy for original song

FLORENCE -- University of North Alabama alumnus Dillon Hodges; his wife, Heidi Feek; and singer Mandy McCauley recently won the 2024 Daytime Emmy Award...

Trash Pandas single-game tickets on sale Jan. 17; Opening Day is April 4

MADISON — The weather outside may be frightful, but the upcoming Rocket City Trash Pandas season will be delightful. To help warm up its fans,...

Huntsville International Airport open; some flights delayed, cancelled

HUNTSVILLE -- The Huntsville International Airport Operations crew has been preparing for snow for several months. And their preparation paid off with the arrival of...

2024 Rewind: New leadership and economic growth shine in Huntsville’s District 1

HUNTSVILLE -- The biggest story in Huntsville’s District 1 in 2024 was the election of Michelle Watkins to the City Council. A former eight-year representative...

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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...

Huntsville City FC preseason schedule features four home matches

HUNTSVILLE – There may be snow on the ground but that doesn't mean you can't start thinking about soccer. To help warm things up, Huntsville City...

UAH Constellation Concert Series showcases musical innovations

HUNTSVILLE – Experience new music for a new year with the Constellation Concert Series presented by the University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of...

Cullman Regional opens freestanding ER in Hartselle Health Park

HARTSELLE – To help fill a void in emergency care for Morgan County, Cullman Regional is opening a freestanding emergency department in Hartselle. The new service...

McCullough joins Freedom Real Estate and Capital as director of brokerage services

HUNTSVILLE — Douglas McCullough has been named director of brokerage services for  Freedom Real Estate and Capital. McCullough brings more than four decades of experience...

Ivey retirement rumored; Daniels for state Senate? and more …

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Retirement rumors persist Rumors continue to swirl that Gov. Kay Ivey is planning to step...

Alabama Launchpad announces program to drive industry-specific innovation and growth

BIRMINGHAM — Alabama Launchpad, the state’s longest-running startup competition, is proud to announce a bold new direction for its 2025 program, aimed at providing...

Raytheon helps Navy bolster air defense with $333M missile order

WASHINGTON -- Huntsville's Raytheon facility will be doing a lot of the heavy lifting in a recent missile contract won by the company. Tucson-based Raytheon...

If you travel during winter weather, travel intelligently — ALDOT has tools to help

HUNTSVILLE -- Though the Alabama Department of Transportation maintains highways throughout the state, it also has an "I" for the weather. As in ITS -...