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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 […]
Three Huntsville musicians will represent the Rocket City on an international stage later this summer after being selected for the prestigious TIVEDEN songwriter residency and music exchange in Sweden. The […]
Huntsville native Mark McDaniel has been appointed to the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, where he will help advise Air Force leadership on science, technology and modernization […]
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: […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Strong’s telephone town hall: Mail mishaps take center stage Congressman Dale Strong’s latest telephone town hall covered everything from federal […]
From live music and endurance sports to space exploration and community festivals, North Alabama is packed with events this week. Whether you’re looking to catch a concert, cheer on athletes […]
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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
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 […]
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 […]
Community
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 […]
One of North Alabama’s largest antique engine and tractor shows returns to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Arena in August in celebration of rural American farming heritage. Set for August 7-8, […]
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 […]
