U.S. Rep. Dale Strong visited Drake State Community and Technical College on Tuesday, touring its advanced training facilities and highlighting the school’s role in workforce development as it celebrates its […]

Former Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher George Klassen has reached the majors, becoming the 48th player in franchise history to make his MLB debut. Klassen, a 24-year-old right-hander, started Sunday […]

Four astronauts aboard Artemis II have set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, marking a major milestone in NASA’s return to deep space exploration. […]

Alabama’s second-highest elected official was honored last week at a surprise reception as his final legislative session in office nears its conclusion. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) was recognized during a surprise […]

A well-known name in American television and theater is headed to Huntsville this spring. Oakwood University has announced that award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will serve as its 2026 commencement speaker, […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is remembering a pioneering figure in America’s space education efforts following the death of its founding executive director, Edward O. “Ed” Buckbee. In a […]

Huntsville City Schools is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities during its upcoming Spring 2026 Virtual Job Fair. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, from 3:15 p.m. […]

Bank Independent is once again rallying community support to fight food insecurity, launching its annual Food and Family Share drive with an expanded focus on helping local families in need. […]

Lockheed Martin Space has been awarded a $1.36 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy for work supporting the Conventional Prompt Strike program, with a portion of the work to […]

Hexagon US Federal Inc. in Huntsville has been awarded a $34.7 million contract modification to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ Consolidated Emergency Response System, according to a Department of Defense […]

The North Alabama International Trade Association has appointed four new members to its board of directors, adding leadership from the automotive, aerospace, marketing and defense sectors. The organization announced the […]

Iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is opening its first Alabama location at Bridge Street Town Centre this Friday, April 3, with a weekend of family-friendly festivities. The nearly 16,000-square-foot store will […]

Montgomery TechLab has opened applications for its next Defense Accelerator cohort, with the program set to begin this summer and culminate in a major defense technology conference. According to the […]

In what the Department of Defense calls a landmark agreement to bolster the “Arsenal of Freedom,” Boeing is ramping up its operations in Huntsville. As part of a new seven-year […]

Crestwood Medical Center is now part of Huntsville Hospital Health System, a transition officials say will preserve local control while strengthening access to care across North Alabama. The move follows […]

Huntsville Museum of Art will open its doors for a free, day-long cultural celebration on Saturday, April 11, as it hosts the “Impressions of Asia” Culture Fair. The event, scheduled […]

A new nonprofit organization has been established to help secure the long-term future of one of North Alabama’s premier military museums. Leaders with the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum announced the […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

The music born in the Shoals that has shaped generations is being brought into focus through a new exhibit in downtown Florence. The University of North Alabama’s Shoals Music Archive […]

Local musicians, venue operators and music fans are invited to gather later this month as the Huntsville Music Office hosts its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026. The free community […]

A photograph taken in Madison has earned top honors in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced […]

As the school year winds down and summer plans begin to take shape, the Huntsville Parks & Recreation is preparing to welcome kids back for another season of camps filled […]

Two of the city’s historic institutions are teaming up to bring Alabama’s early craftsmanship to life during a special community event later this month. Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Burritt […]

Athens State University has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for adult learners and strengthening alignment with workforce demands. The “Career Advantage” initiative is designed as a comprehensive […]

A 16-year-old student has been charged after a firearm was found in a vehicle on school property following an altercation at Grissom High School, according to the Huntsville Police Department. […]

The City of Madison has opened applications for its first-ever Mayor’s Youth Council, a year-long program giving high school students a hands-on look at how local government works. The program […]

The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, a yearlong program designed to give high school students hands-on experience in local government and […]

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 […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Redistricting rows Keep an eye on Alabama’s ongoing redistricting battles – the ripple effects could be far bigger […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Will he or won’t he? The question on everyone’s mind in Alabama Senate District 2: Will House Minority […]