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Leidos has been awarded a $12.46 million federal contract to support a small cruise missile program for U.S. special operations forces, with work to be performed in Huntsville. According to […]
A restored Apollo-era rocket test stand and a growing partnership between NASA and Blue Origin took center stage during the 2026 Business of Space Conference at The University of Alabama […]
Morgan County coroner Jeffrey S. Chunn is urging Alabama lawmakers to amend pending legislation to include coroners and death investigators in new legal protections for first responders. Chunn, who has […]
Earlier this week, I shared important news about the future of the Shoals area and the role our region will play in strengthening America’s defense industrial base. It is an announcement that […]
Donte’ Jackson has been named the HoopsHD.com Southwestern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, adding another honor to a standout first season leading the Alabama A&M Bulldogs men’s basketball. Jackson, […]
Residents looking for ways to give back to the community will have an opportunity next month as Madison Visionary Partners and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library host a Community Volunteer […]
The North Alabama Lions are going to be looking for a new women’s basketball coach. According to an announcement from UNA, Lions head coach Candi Whitaker is leaving Florence to […]
The Alabama House passed HB511 Tuesday, sending a proposed constitutional amendment to the Senate that would require every public K-12 school in Alabama to open the school day with the […]
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Business
GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations as part of a larger nationwide effort to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the aerospace supply chain. The investment […]
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board through April 1, 2027, and named Director Jeff Hagood as chair-elect […]
North Alabama parents will soon see new options when shopping for baby essentials. Target is rolling out a redesigned baby department in select stores, part of a nationwide effort aimed at […]
The developers behind Front Row say they are not building apartments. They are building something Huntsville hasn’t had before. Standing amid cranes and concrete, co-developers Mitchell Rutter of Essex Capital […]
Huntsville residents will soon spot a 13-foot tall boot rolling through town. L.L.Bean’s iconic Bootmobile is set to arrive in the Rocket City beginning March 28, building excitement ahead of […]
Culture
A photograph taken in Madison has earned top honors in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced […]
Artists and crafters from across the Southeast will gather along the shores of Lake Guntersville April 18-19 for the 65th annual Art on the Lake festival. The longtime spring tradition, […]
The Southern Fried Film Festival has received a $20,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support programming and filmmaker travel for its 2026 festival. Organizers said […]
Jacksonville State and Alabama A&M will face off in a non-conference baseball matchup at Toyota Field on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:05 p.m., the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced Tuesday. […]
Ever wanted to toss a telephone pole while wearing a kilt? Or cheer on someone who can? Your moment has arrived. The North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games is […]
Community
A new community food festival highlighting local restaurants and supporting services for seniors will debut in Athens next month. The Taste of Athens-Limestone is scheduled for Monday, April 13, from […]
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) is celebrating a major achievement after two videos from its “Access Your Next Adventure” campaign received top honors at the American Advertising Awards […]
The 29th annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival brought filmmakers and audiences to Florence this month for three days of screenings, discussion and live events. The University of North Alabama […]
Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton and graduate guard Kalia Walker earned major postseason honors from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, highlighting a record-setting season for the Bulldogs. Thornton was […]
Conference USA will continue bringing major collegiate championship events to Huntsville through the end of the decade. The conference announced Friday it has extended its partnership with the City of […]
Features
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Attention turns to Ainsworth While AJ McCarron’s abrupt exit from the lieutenant governor’s race to coach the Birmingham Stallions […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Hegseth in the Rocket City It was announced this week Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be taking a trip […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Money and mud in the AG race The race for Alabama attorney general continues to heat up with the latest […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Will Doug Jones make it official? Political chatter is growing louder that former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones may […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Redistricting rows Keep an eye on Alabama’s ongoing redistricting battles – the ripple effects could be far bigger […]
Daniel’s decision coming soon? Renaud next? Salute the vets; and shutdown strains in this week’s OTR
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Will he or won’t he? The question on everyone’s mind in Alabama Senate District 2: Will House Minority […]
