Huntsville International Airport has completed a major airfield modernization project, reopening its East Runway after a 14-month refurbishment that officials say could help position the airport for commercial spaceflight operations. […]

Huntsville Utilities has introduced a new program aimed at expanding access to solar energy for residential and small commercial customers, offering bill credits for excess power returned to the grid. […]

The annual Daikin Festival will return Friday, May 1, offering a blend of Japanese culture and Southern hospitality at Point Mallard Park. Hosted by Daikin America, the free community event […]

The Huntsville Police Department will conduct a safety checkpoint Friday, May 1, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety across the city. The […]

In a twist that practically wrote its own punchline, a night celebrating Alabama’s most recognizable weatherman was washed out by the very thing that made him famous. The Rocket City […]

A Huntsville-based advanced optics company is preparing to showcase new technology on the global stage, highlighting the Rocket City’s continued role in cutting-edge defense innovation. Polaris Sensor Technologies announced it […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong used a congressional hearing this week to spotlight North Alabama’s role in America’s space program while pressing NASA leaders on plans for future lunar missions and […]

Alabama students pursuing careers in high-demand skilled trades will soon have access to new financial support through a statewide scholarship initiative. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS), in partnership with […]

As the City of Huntsville moves forward with a newly approved intercity passenger rail study, local officials say the effort is less about immediate construction and more about positioning the […]

Leonardo marked a major expansion of its Alabama operations Friday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in Huntsville. The event celebrated the relocation of Leonardo Electronics US headquarters and highlighted the company’s […]

Industry leaders from across Alabama’s automotive sector will gather in Huntsville next week for a one-day summit focused on how emerging technologies are reshaping modern manufacturing. The Smart Technology for […]

Huntsville Hospital posted more job openings than any other employer in Alabama in February, as statewide hiring demand continued to climb, according to new data from the Alabama Department of […]

A regional funding partnership involving the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) is helping bring a new biotechnology startup to Madison, with a focus on expanding access to […]

North Alabama’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem took center stage this week as the Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition returned for its fifth year, awarding $25,000 in funding to small business […]

The Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park, a move that will help ready the region for new jobs and […]

Huntsville Museum of Art will open its doors for a free, day-long cultural celebration on Saturday, April 11, as it hosts the “Impressions of Asia” Culture Fair. The event, scheduled […]

A new nonprofit organization has been established to help secure the long-term future of one of North Alabama’s premier military museums. Leaders with the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum announced the […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

The music born in the Shoals that has shaped generations is being brought into focus through a new exhibit in downtown Florence. The University of North Alabama’s Shoals Music Archive […]

Local musicians, venue operators and music fans are invited to gather later this month as the Huntsville Music Office hosts its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026. The free community […]

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 […]

It’s almost time to lace up your walking shoes — or superhero boots — for a good cause. The annual March of Dimes March for Babies walk returns to Big […]

Students, local leaders and community advocates will be recognized next week during the MTM Unsung Hero Scholarship and Community Heroes Celebration, an event aimed at highlighting service, perseverance and achievement […]

A new symbol of the nation’s founding has taken root in North Alabama, as Madison County officials marked Arbor Day with the planting of a commemorative Liberty Tree ahead of […]

A series of patriotic events spanning more than two months will soon begin in Lawrence County, as community leaders prepare to commemorate both local veterans and the nation’s 250th birthday. […]

High school students across the region will have an opportunity this summer to explore the legacy of Muscle Shoals music through a camp hosted by the University of North Alabama. […]

Balloons lined the room, cake was set out for guests, and a quiet space inside Huntsville Hospital became the setting for a heartfelt celebration Friday morning. There, Hospice Family Care […]

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 […]

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 […]