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Deborah Edwards Barnhart, the longtime leader of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and a champion of its world-renowned Space Camp programs, has died. She was 73. Rocket Center officials […]

Huntsville Geospatial Summit

Huntsville will showcase its growing geospatial and space industries later this month when the GEOHuntsville Summit returns to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The March 26 summit carries the theme “Rocket […]

A new community food festival highlighting local restaurants and supporting services for seniors will debut in Athens next month. The Taste of Athens-Limestone is scheduled for Monday, April 13, from […]

Governor Ivey internship

College students across Alabama have until Friday to apply for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program, a nine-week opportunity to gain experience working in state government. Governor Kay Ivey reminded […]

Arab city officials say they are investigating a sophisticated fraud scheme that resulted in more than $432,000 being diverted during construction of the city’s new recreation center. According to a […]

Growth, public safety and the future of development in Athens were front and center as Mayor Ronnie Marks delivered his 2026 State of the City address Tuesday morning. Speaking to […]

Northwest Alabama is poised to become a new center for U.S. defense manufacturing as a 2.2-million-square-foot facility in Muscle Shoals prepares to anchor shipbuilding and maritime production tied to the […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) is celebrating a major achievement after two videos from its “Access Your Next Adventure” campaign received top honors at the American Advertising Awards […]

In the fast-paced world of finance, money moves in an instant. From businesses to everyday shoppers, convenience and technology make buying, selling, paying, and receiving faster than ever, but cybercriminals […]

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The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board through April 1, 2027, and named Director Jeff Hagood as chair-elect […]

North Alabama parents will soon see new options when shopping for baby essentials. Target is rolling out a redesigned baby department in select stores, part of a nationwide effort aimed at […]

The developers behind Front Row say they are not building apartments. They are building something Huntsville hasn’t had before. Standing amid cranes and concrete, co-developers Mitchell Rutter of Essex Capital […]

Huntsville residents will soon spot a 13-foot tall boot rolling through town. L.L.Bean’s iconic Bootmobile is set to arrive in the Rocket City beginning March 28, building excitement ahead of […]

From streaming services and music apps to meal kits and fitness platforms, subscriptions have become a normal part of everyday life. They’re convenient, often affordable on their own, and easy […]

Lockheed Martin Space has been awarded an $18.8 million contract modification for continued work on the Navy’s Trident II (D5) Life Extension 2 program, with the largest share of work […]

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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 […]

Artists and crafters from across the Southeast will gather along the shores of Lake Guntersville April 18-19 for the 65th annual Art on the Lake festival. The longtime spring tradition, […]

The Southern Fried Film Festival has received a $20,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support programming and filmmaker travel for its 2026 festival. Organizers said […]

Jacksonville State and Alabama A&M will face off in a non-conference baseball matchup at Toyota Field on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:05 p.m., the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced Tuesday. […]

Ever wanted to toss a telephone pole while wearing a kilt? Or cheer on someone who can? Your moment has arrived. The North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games is […]

Thinking about grabbing lunch in New York City and being back home by bedtime? Starting June 7, travelers flying out of Huntsville International Airport will have twice as many chances […]

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The 29th annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival brought filmmakers and audiences to Florence this month for three days of screenings, discussion and live events. The University of North Alabama […]

Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton and graduate guard Kalia Walker earned major postseason honors from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, highlighting a record-setting season for the Bulldogs. Thornton was […]

Conference USA will continue bringing major collegiate championship events to Huntsville through the end of the decade. The conference announced Friday it has extended its partnership with the City of […]

Burritt on the Mountain will return this summer with the 33rd season of its City Lights & Stars Concert Series, continuing one of Huntsville’s most celebrated outdoor music traditions. The […]

Organizers have announced the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, one of North Alabama’s longest-running music traditions. The annual event will take place Wednesday, Sept. […]

One of Huntsville’s most popular spring traditions is hopping back to John Hunt Park. Huntsville Parks and Recreation will host its fifth annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4, from 10 […]

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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 […]

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