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Five months after North Alabama lost one of its most beloved musicians, Microwave Dave Gallaher’s legacy is finding a permanent home in Alabama music history. The Alabama Music Hall of […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) to ensure airline passenger security fees are used for aviation security projects has unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The SAFEGUARDS Act […]
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 […]
Alabama A&M University will honor nine former student-athletes and coaches this fall as the school’s 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class, recognizing Bulldogs whose accomplishments span five sports and more […]
Registration is now open for one of North Alabama’s largest annual community events, with more than 6,500 runners, walkers and breast cancer survivors expected to participate in the 23rd annual […]
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Leidos has been awarded a $24.2 million contract modification to produce additional All Up Rounds for the AGM-190A Small Cruise Missile program, continuing work that will be performed at the […]
Two defense companies with major Huntsville operations have been selected to help develop the U.S. military’s next generation of directed energy weapon systems under a new program that could be […]
Huntsville Hospital Health System has named Jeremy Gray president of Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital, following a nationwide search for the role. Gray steps into the position Aug. […]
Add “federal patent office partner” to Alabama A&M’s résumé. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office — which likes to call itself “America’s Innovation Agency” — announced this week it’s expanding […]
Huntsville Hospital Health System and Lakeland Community Hospital have entered into an affiliation agreement to strengthen the long-term future of the only hospital in Winston County and preserve local access […]
Huntsville Hospital Foundation has named Amy George its new president, where she’ll lead fundraising and community engagement efforts for the hospital going forward. George steps into the role after Sarah […]
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
A new affordable housing community for older adults is opening in Huntsville, adding 48 income-restricted apartments for residents age 55 and older as local leaders continue efforts to expand housing […]
Ryan Renaud will keep his seat on the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education, after the Huntsville City Council officially declared him the winner of the District 4 race Thursday […]
There wasn’t a birthday party for Roy Drinkard of Cullman on his 106th birthday. Instead, family and friends solicited birthday cards and expected a deluge. Drinkard just got home after […]
If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly place to go for the weekend, it’s time to take a serious look at Decatur, Alabama! Whether you crave immersive museums, legendary […]
A 7-year-old Athens boy got to live out his dream this week, sworn in as an honorary officer with the Athens Police Department through the Magic Moments program. Jace Dennis, […]
The Alabama Strawberry Festival has been named Alabama’s Best Music Festival in Alabama Magazine’s 2026 Best of Bama Awards, the latest statewide recognition for one of Cullman‘s signature events. The […]
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 […]
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 […]