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At 100, Jack Livingston still enjoys going to work. The Scottsboro attorney has spent decades helping people through difficult situations, and he remains grateful for his career – and the […]
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Last 2% of Alabama’s grocery tax set for elimination as GOP leaders make repeal top priority in 2027
The last 2% of Alabama’s state grocery tax is going to zero. Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced Friday […]
The Pentagon is moving to put autonomous warfare at the center of its military strategy, creating new commands and expanding drone operations as Huntsville’s defense industry continues to develop, manufacture […]
Fine wine, live jazz, art and history will come together in Decatur this month for an evening supporting two projects dedicated to preserving one of Alabama’s most consequential civil rights […]
Retirement comes with some big questions. Where will you live? How much will you need? And will you finally have time for a second cup of coffee before heading to […]
After more than eight years helping shape the growth of downtown Athens, Athens Main Street Executive Director Tere Richardson is retiring. Richardson joined the downtown revitalization nonprofit in 2018, leading […]
Veterans and service members preparing to leave the military will have an opportunity to connect with employers during a career fair next week in Huntsville. The Huntsville Veterans Career Fair […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama James Lingerholm? A resurfaced Huntsville arrest is plaguing a first-time candidate for Alabama House. OTR has verified the authenticity of […]
This coming week brings back some classic North Alabama fall favorites and some new experiences to enjoy. WhistleStop – Huntsville October 16-17 The 2026 WhistleStop BBQ Festival returns to MidCity. […]
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Huntsville Hospital Health System is bringing recruiters from across its Madison County facilities together for a community hiring event next week, with openings ranging from nursing and imaging to billing, […]
A Huntsville company’s technology that can hear and track drones is now taking its capabilities on the move. Invariant Corporation and Hyperion Technology Group have teamed with Swarmbotics to integrate […]
A global technology company is bringing production of one of its advanced defense computing platforms to the United States for the first time, and Huntsville is where it is happening. […]
A counter-drone system being produced in Huntsville is now reaching U.S. Army units, just months after L3Harris Technologies announced a $106 million order for the VAMPIRE system. L3Harris announced on […]
Paint Rock Forest Research Center has rolled out a fresh brand identity designed in collaboration with Jacksonville State University’s Department of Art + Design, giving the North Alabama nonprofit a […]
Huntsville-based Cummings Aerospace has successfully tested a new vehicle-mounted launcher for its Hellhound S3, demonstrating how a single operator can launch and simultaneously monitor multiple precision weapons against different targets. […]
Culture
For Tommy Ray of Huntsville, following Alabama football has meant finding a ticket and being there — every game, every season, for more than half a century. Known as “Roll […]
When the sun goes down in Athens this October, some of the city’s oldest stories will be coming out after dark. The Athens Haunt Walks and Haunt Wagon Tours are […]
Break out the lederhosen and bring your appetite. Oktoberfest is returning to Redstone Arsenal this weekend with German food, live music, carnival rides and a couple of new ways to […]
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced Monday that a medical cannabis dispensary has opened in Athens, the state’s third and the first in North Alabama. The store is BamaBloom, the first location for GP6 Wellness, LLC, at 809 U.S. Highway 72 West. It joins Callie’s Apothecary dispensaries in Montgomery, which opened June 3, and Talladega, […]
It’s only September, but it’s never too early to spread a little Christmas cheer — or begin planning for the upcoming holiday season. And for anyone already making those plans, […]
What was once a South Huntsville high school campus has officially begun its new life as a community destination for recreation, arts and events. The city of Huntsville celebrated the […]
Community
The Land Trust of North Alabama is teaming up with Australian-born contemporary artist Charlotte Marie Isbell for CANOPY, a multi-day art experience that places her oil paintings in conversation with […]
For 25 years, the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville has worked to preserve the stories, artifacts and history of the Americans who served their country. Next month, the museum […]
There’s always room for one more at the table in Madison. Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) is inviting neighbors, friends and families to come together for the second annual Gather Madison, […]
Snow days may be a rarity in North Alabama, but for one November day, Scottsboro will once again become an unlikely destination for skiers and snowboarders. Unclaimed Baggage is bringing […]
Local stars traded their everyday roles for the dance floor last week, helping raise more than $16,000 to support healthcare in Lincoln County. The Lincoln Health Foundation’s second annual Dancing […]
For students who dream of making a living in music, getting started takes more than talent. Learning the business and making the right connections can help open doors, and the […]
Features
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama A passing of the torch… err… shovel The President of the United States and U.S. Department of Transportation secretary are […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama 339 votes Huntsville City Council President Jennie Robinson held onto her seat Tuesday but with very little room to spare. […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama A sheriff, a lost election, and a foundation that’s raising some eyebrows OTR is hearing some chatter out of Lee […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Drake’s explanation raises more questions than it answers The court records surrounding Democratic State Senate nominee Rudolph Drake is already […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama “Dr.” Nicole Jones Wadsworth A woman who is infamous for frequently playing fast and loose with titles (and names) made […]
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 […]