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Americans for Prosperity Alabama (AFP-AL) have endorsed two Republican incumbents and one challenger for Alabama’s House of Representatives in 2026. AFP-AL endorsed State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) for House District […]

Wiz Khalifa Concert

A major hip-hop star is set to take the stage in North Alabama as Wiz Khalifa headlines the University of North Alabama’s annual Spring Concert this week. The show is […]

The U.S. Army has officially named its next-generation Future Long Range Assault Aircraft the MV-75 “Cheyenne II,” marking a major milestone for a program managed from Redstone Arsenal. The announcement […]

BlueHalo LLC has been awarded a $19.4 million Department of Defense contract to support the development of advanced ceramic materials and processes. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, valued at up to $19,454,545, […]

A new pickleball tournament aimed at combining competition with community impact is coming to Point Mallard Park later this month. The Daybreak Paddle Battle, hosted by the Rotary Club of […]

Athens State University will be among a select group of universities and research oriented organizations joining together to form the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC).   The regional R&D group is expected […]

A massive fire in historic downtown Cullman destroyed one of the city’s oldest commercial buildings Monday, displacing businesses, disrupting traffic and power in the surrounding area, and leaving behind the […]

A Huntsville-based aerospace and defense company has been tapped for a major federal contract aimed at accelerating next-generation missile defense capabilities. Aurex announced it has been selected by the Missile […]

Tax Day is not something most families look forward to. But this year, it gave me a reason to reflect. My wife and I are raising two young boys. Like […]

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Business

Hadrian F4 in Cherokee served as the backdrop Friday for a visit from U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who used the stop to highlight how recent federal tax […]

The Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $4.7 billion contract to produce PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. Lockheed Martin maintains a major presence in the Rocket City, […]

Athens-Limestone Hospital has completed its first spine surgery using advanced robotic technology, marking a significant step forward in surgical capabilities for patients in Limestone County. The procedure was performed using […]

Huntsville-based defense technology firm Performance Drone Works LLC has been awarded a $15.2 million contract by the U.S. Army to supply advanced drone systems and support equipment, further solidifying the […]

Turner Construction Company is launching an eight-week training program aimed at helping North Alabama small businesses grow and compete for major construction projects across the region. The Turner School of […]

As Huntsville continues its rapid growth, financial and cybersecurity experts say that same momentum is drawing increased attention from fraudsters. Regions Bank hosted a fraud prevention seminar last week at […]

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Culture

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 […]

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Community

A new accessible playground is now open at Joe Wheeler State Park, marking a major upgrade for one of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations. State and local leaders gathered […]

Athens-Limestone Hospital is asking residents across Limestone County to weigh in on local healthcare needs as part of a new Community Needs Assessment aimed at shaping future services and priorities. […]

Singing River Trail and Launch Regional Partnership have announced the 11 finalists for the fifth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition, spotlighting entrepreneurs from across North Alabama. The finalists […]

The Nature Conservancy and Bank Independent are teaming up to support long-term restoration efforts in one of North Alabama’s most ecologically important waterways. Bank Independent announced a three-year funding pledge […]

Ardmore Charity

A local nonprofit focused on meeting urgent needs in the community is preparing for its second annual fundraiser, building on a growing track record of support for families across the […]

Huntsville Music Office will kick off Design Week Huntsville 2026 with a high-energy opening night event featuring a hometown performance by Paul McDonald and his band, The Mourning Doves. The […]

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Features

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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