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American flags will line the Limestone County Courthouse lawn throughout September, each one representing an Alabama veteran who died by suicide. Veterans, family members and local officials gathered Thursday morning […]
BlueHalo’s Huntsville operation has been awarded an $11.2 million Air Force contract modification for research aimed at improving airmen readiness and protecting military personnel from operational threats. The $11,243,255 cost-plus-fixed-fee […]
The North Alabama Lions are hitting the road this weekend after their season-opening victory against the Samford Bulldogs, but this week, the challenge is going to be just a little […]
General Dynamics is the latest defense manufacturer tapped for a major expansion of the nation’s missile production capacity, joining Lockheed Martin in new seven-year agreements aimed at tripling PAC-3 production […]
Broomsticks, bicycles and golf carts will take over Madison again this October as one of the city’s favorite Halloween traditions returns with a new route and a new beneficiary. The […]
Arrow’s Edge, a joint venture between Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions and Amentum, has been awarded a $317 million NASA contract to support facilities and operations at Marshall Space Flight Center. The […]
Following the death of Dolly Parton on Aug. 25 at the age of 80, Gov. Kay Ivey is remembering the “American treasure” for a legacy that extends far beyond her […]
What was farmland west of Mooresville is about to become a new part of Huntsville. Developers broke ground Monday on Westmoore Landing, a $2.2 billion mixed-use development planned along Arrowhead […]
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Two of Teledyne Brown Engineering’s modeling and simulation programs have again earned recognition for the processes behind software used to support defense, health care and government missions. The Huntsville-based company […]
One of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering’s (ASCTE) strongest partners is once again showing their support by adding to their investment in the school. Leidos, a Fortune […]
Alabama-based Brasfield & Gorrie has been awarded a $658.2 million Army contract to design and build four facilities in Anniston supporting missile maintenance, component remanufacturing and other operations. The Birmingham-headquartered […]
A new Huntsville-based accelerator is looking to give Alabama aerospace and defense startups something that can be especially difficult for young companies to secure: a path to the customers who […]
Raytheon has landed another multimillion-dollar Army contract in Huntsville, this time for specialized training software and hardware supporting the military’s Plug and Fight capabilities. The Huntsville-based Raytheon operation was awarded […]
Culture
One of North Alabama’s biggest fall traditions is getting even bigger this year, with Cullman Oktoberfest expanding to four days of German food, music and festivities in the heart of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Community
The ‘wave’ went around Toyota Field. Astronauts joked with the crowd, traded stories from nearly 10 days in space and marveled at the packed stands. But beneath the fun Monday […]
With nearly 400 para-cyclists arriving in Huntsville for the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, local officials are asking drivers to expect more bikes on the roads and give them […]
A deeply personal moment inside a Huntsville Hospital ICU has struck a chord far beyond the hospital walls, drawing more than 32,000 reactions and 3,300 shares on Facebook after less […]
Huntsville Music Month is getting bigger this year, with the Huntsville Music Office unveiling an amplified lineup that includes new international partnerships, reformatted festivals and events spanning the entire month […]
Clift Farm is putting a new community tradition on the starting line next month. The mixed-use development will host its inaugural Clift Farm Classic 5K & Fun Run on Sept. […]
Features
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 […]
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, […]
