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Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country after recording 265% revenue growth over the past three years according to the company. The […]
When a premature baby is born in a small community hospital or a teenager faces a sudden medical crisis far from city limits, every second matters—and the nearest advanced care […]
A great blue heron photographed in Madison gave Christopher Baker first place in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Baker also took third in the same […]
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 […]
The Salvation Army in Huntsville is asking for the community’s help as growing demand has left its local food pantry facing a critical shortage of canned goods and other non-perishable […]
From beach music to Dolly Parton tributes, North Alabama has plenty happening this week. Whether you’re looking for a night out in Huntsville or a food-focused evening in Cullman, here […]
One year after President Donald Trump announced U.S. Space Command headquarters would move to Huntsville, more than 140 uniformed and civilian personnel are already working from Redstone Arsenal — and […]
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Business
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Huntsville-based aerospace and defense company Aurex is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of Bob Jurenko as vice president of business development. Jurenko brings decades of aerospace and defense […]
A Marshall County aerospace manufacturer has landed a $28 million Air Force contract to produce components for the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. BK Manufacturing Co. Inc., which does business as […]
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
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 […]
A new landmark coming to Town Madison will invite visitors to do more than take a picture. It will give them a chance to become part of Madison itself. City […]
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 […]
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, […]
