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This Fourth of July is one for the history books. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, communities across North Alabama are marking the milestone with patriotic festivities, from hometown parades […]
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Amentum Services Inc. has received a $9.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Army to continue providing global aviation maintenance services, with a portion of the work to be performed […]
The Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees has voted to extend President Daniel K. Wims’ contract through Dec. 31, 2032, giving him two additional years beyond his previous agreement and […]
The National Children’s Advocacy Center has welcomed its newest team member, a 2-year-old Black Labrador/Golden Retriever mix named Marvin III. Marvin III has joined the Huntsville-based organization as its newest […]
A recent U.S. Department of Justice settlement involving a Huntsville defense contractor is sending a clear message to companies across the Defense Industrial Base: cybersecurity compliance is no longer based […]
Back in 2014, we had just gotten our starts in the State Legislature, both freshman members who barely knew how to get around the State House. Neither of us imagined […]
Huntsville-based aerospace and defense company Aurex has announced new advancements in two artificial intelligence platforms designed to improve hypersonic weapons guidance and battlefield decision-making. The company said enhancements to its […]
Team USA will bring a roster of 28 of the nation’s top para-cyclists to Huntsville this September as the city prepares to host the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, […]
As Independence Day approaches, the Florence Police Department is reminding residents that consumer fireworks are only permitted during specific dates and hours under the city’s ordinance. The reminder comes as […]
Butler Snow LLP will relocate its Huntsville office to the Front Row mixed-use development in downtown Huntsville. The high-profile move marks the latest win for the $220 million project adjacent […]
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Business
JPMorganChase announced Wednesday that the Rocket City will be the latest site of a new Chase Community Center as part of a multi-year national expansion of the bank’s community banking […]
As Aviation & Missile Solutions continues to grow, the Huntsville defense contractor is promoting one of the executives who helped build the company from the ground up. The company announced […]
Huntsville-based cybersecurity and compliance firm Summit 7 has been named one of the world’s top managed service providers, earning the No. 25 spot on the 2026 MSP 501 list. The […]
Verus Research LLC has secured a nearly $95 million U.S. Air Force contract to support advanced laser research that will help improve the military’s testing and analysis capabilities. A subsidiary […]
The leader of one of Alabama’s largest healthcare systems will help guide hospital policy statewide after being elected chair of the Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees. Jeff Samz, president […]
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new hypersonic glide body designed to provide the U.S. military with a more affordable, scalable and rapidly producible long-range strike capability, a program expected to […]
Culture
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 […]
After months of anticipation, The Chop House has officially opened its doors in Town Madison, bringing the restaurant group’s first Alabama location to one of the region’s fastest-growing developments. The […]
Florence has earned national recognition as one of the South’s premier music destinations after being named to the list of “The South’s Best Music Towns” by Garden & Gun in […]
Huntsville’s iconic Cigar Box Guitar Festival paid tribute this weekend to the life and legacy of blues musician Microwave Dave Gallaher, with organizers using the event to continue the music […]
Community
For the 13th consecutive year, Bank Independent is partnering with communities across North Alabama to help ensure local students have the school supplies they need for a successful school year. […]
Huntsville is preparing for what city leaders are calling a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as residents gather downtown July 4 to commemorate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon and evening of patriotic […]
Students returning to Alabama A&M University this fall will find two longtime residence halls transformed after a nearly $21 million renovation designed to modernize campus housing while preserving the buildings’ […]
Two fluffy newcomers have settled into Burritt on the Mountain, and now the public gets to decide what they’ll be called. The historic site has welcomed two female Gulf Coast […]
Redstone Arsenal officials say the upcoming closure of Gate 3 is intended to be temporary as the installation works through unexpected security staffing shortages that have forced changes to gate […]
After reaching more than 500 residents in five North Alabama communities during its first nine weeks of operation, The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Neighborhood Nursing program is expanding into […]
Features
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 […]
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 […]