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Democratic Congressional candidate Andrew Sneed says voters across Alabama’s 5th Congressional District are frustrated with Washington, and he believes that dissatisfaction gives Democrats an opportunity to compete in one of […]
An Irish couple, known as Amy Jane and Scott, expected a good meal when they stopped at Liberty Restaurant in Scottsboro during a road trip across the United States, but […]
Four Bank Independent employees who have helped support the organization’s operations for years have been promoted to officer positions, recognizing their leadership, expertise and institutional knowledge in key internal banking […]
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has secured $6.6 million in federal funding for projects at the University of North Alabama, including improvements to campus safety and investments in engineering education. The […]
Rocket City New Music has announced its fifth concert season, featuring four performances from September 2026 through May 2027 that will bring contemporary classical music to venues across Huntsville. Now […]
Few things are more important to Alabama’s economy than a reliable freight rail system. Our manufacturers depend on it. Our farmers depend on it. Our forestry industry depends on it. […]
Huntsville-based defense technology company Anduril Industries has been selected by the Department of War as one of three companies to help develop and qualify a new generation of affordable, air-launched […]
The Tennessee RiverLine is celebrating five years since its launch and a decade since the idea was first conceived, marking the growth of a regional initiative focused on recreation, conservation […]
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Business
A Huntsville defense contractor is among four companies selected to compete for future task orders under a U.S. Army contract valued at up to $44.6 million for ammunition industrial base […]
Huntsville’s MidCity District is adding another locally owned business this fall as Madison native Mia Muschek prepares to open Maison Rose, a boutique offering European-inspired gifts, home décor and artisan […]
Huntsville continues to stand out as one of the nation’s strongest housing markets for first-time buyers, earning the No. 12 overall ranking in a new national study that highlights the […]
DigiFlight Inc. has received a $13.6 million contract modification to continue providing logistics support for the U.S. Army’s Apache attack helicopter program at Redstone Arsenal. The U.S. Department of Defense […]
Huntsville-based Avion Solutions Inc. has been awarded an $87.2 million U.S. Army contract to provide engineering and program management services supporting military programs. The $87,223,150 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by […]
Culture
Five months after North Alabama lost one of its most beloved musicians, Microwave Dave Gallaher’s legacy is finding a permanent home in Alabama music history. The Alabama Music Hall of […]
Madison will soon have a new landmark designed to celebrate both the city’s identity and the nation’s 250th birthday. City officials, along with Madison Visionary Partners and the Madison Chamber […]
Festival organizers on Monday unveiled the full lineup for the rescheduled 2026 festival, adding more than a dozen artists, expanding the event to four days and introducing a midway fair […]
The Orion Amphitheater has reached a new milestone, earning its highest placement yet in Pollstar’s midyear rankings and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 amphitheaters for both revenue […]
Organizers of Rock the South have postponed this weekend’s festival in Decatur after what officials described as unprecedented rainfall across Alabama left conditions at the festival site unsuitable for the […]
Community
The Huntsville Museum of Art will bring the work of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century to North Alabama this summer with the opening of WARHOL: […]
A HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology-led partnership has been selected for a National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award that could bring up to $160 million over the next decade to […]
Fresh roasted sweet corn, local produce and family activities will take center stage Saturday as the Madison County Farmer’s Market hosts its annual Corn Festival. The festival will take place […]
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced that $2 million has been included in the fiscal year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations to fund safety improvements along the Pine Street […]
Ralph Petroff has spent decades making sure Huntsville’s space story is told the way it deserves to be. Rocket City Space Fest is where that mission comes to life. As […]
Features
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 […]
