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U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is putting his record at the center of his reelection campaign, pointing to what he says are tangible results for North Alabama on infrastructure, public safety, […]

Thirty-two elite paddlers from around the world will descend on Northeast Alabama this fall for a 650-mile journey that will take them from Weiss Lake to the Gulf of Mexico. […]

Huntsville Animal Services is back in crisis mode after a large intake of animals filled up kennel space — marking at least the third time this year the shelter has […]

What should the future of historic Downtown Madison look like? Residents will get their first look next week at the results of a community-wide survey designed to answer that question […]

For more than a decade, fans have been waiting to hear what comes next from Alabama Shakes. Now, the Athens-born band is giving them an answer. Alabama Shakes will release […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Former nonprofit exec Kvach dodges court date once more John Kvach’s day of reckoning keeps getting kicked further down the […]

From grape stomping to UFOs and casino nights, North Alabama has plenty happening this week. Whether you’re looking for a night out in Huntsville or a weekend activity for the […]

A young Huntsville cyclist who got his start racing with Buckhorn High School’s mountain bike team was one of two Milligan University students killed Wednesday when a vehicle struck members […]

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Huntsville-based IronMountain Solutions has been awarded a $19 million Army contract modification to continue providing technical support for the Utility Helicopters Project Office. The $19,036,240 modification brings the total cumulative […]

Five Alabama companies, including three headquartered in Huntsville, are among 24 businesses selected to compete for work under a $920 million U.S. Air Force contract to modernize aerospace and ground […]

Huntsville International Airport has another passenger record to add to a year already marked by rapid growth. The airport served 182,556 travelers in July, making it the busiest month in […]

Aviation & Missile Solutions has promoted two members of its leadership team to top executive positions as the Huntsville-based defense technology company continues to grow. AMS announced Monday that Jonathan […]

That remote job promising the chance to work from home may look legitimate, but the Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers to take a closer look before handing over […]

Athens-Limestone Hospital has opened a new 25-bed patient care unit, expanding capacity as the hospital works to keep pace with Limestone County’s continued growth. The new Acute Observation and Infusion […]

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For decades, economic development in North Alabama has been measured solely in new industry announcements, major development, and job creations. This year alone, Alabama saw record-breaking economic development numbers with […]

Before the first artist is announced or the first ticket is sold, River Clay Fine Arts Festival is kicking off its 11th season where organizers say its mission begins: in […]

Oka Kapassa Festival returns to Tuscumbia

The sights, sounds and flavors of Native American culture will return to downtown Tuscumbia next month as the Oka Kapassa: Return to Coldwater Native American Festival celebrates its 24th year. […]

Nearly five decades after Randy Owen‘s voice helped put Fort Payne on the world stage, a new documentary is bringing his story back home. “My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy […]

Phish is heading back to Huntsville this fall as part of a newly announced eight-show October tour that includes two nights at The Orion Amphitheater. The legendary jam band will […]

Food lovers will have a full month to explore the Rocket City’s growing dining scene as the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off its annual Culinary Month in […]

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Black and gold will take over downtown Athens on Friday as the community rallies around the Golden Eagles and the start of another football season. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks has […]

Research led by nurses at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children is giving hospitals across the country clearer ways to identify when newborns may be at higher risk of falling […]

Inside a former ice skating rink turned event center, leaders from across North Alabama gathered to talk about what’s next for one of the state’s fastest-growing regions on Wednesday. The […]

The University of North Alabama has crossed the $100 million mark in the largest fundraising campaign in university history, and donors still have six weeks to add to the total. […]

One of Huntsville’s homegrown technology success stories is putting $250,000 behind Alabama’s next generation of cyber and engineering talent and bringing some of those students directly into the workplace.  PROJECTXYZ […]

Have you voted yet? If not, now is your chance to help bring a little Hallmark Christmas cheer to Alabama – and the City of Cullman is asking for your help. Cullman […]

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Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Doug Jones draws big Huntsville crowd, but statewide math remains a problem Doug Jones drew his biggest Huntsville crowd yet, […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Coach clears round one; Doug Jones’ lawsuit isn’t done yet U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s campaign for governor got a whole […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama The shot(s) heard around Alabama 21-0 against the Taliban. Jared Hudson didn’t just respond to Barry Moore’s Liberty Score talking […]

Off the Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama New acronyms. Same Arsenal. The Pentagon dropped 162 new UFO files on their website this morning ranging from Apollo-era photographs, […]

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 […]

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