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The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are raising their season ticket prices. The cost for fans who want to see all six home games at Louis Crews Stadium is going to be […]

Alabama grocery tax cut

Alabama families always love a tax cut. Starting today, May 1, a two-month grocery tax holiday is now in effect. Governor Kay Ivey is highlighted the measure today as part […]

Tourism leaders across North Alabama are marking National Travel and Tourism Week with a focus on economic impact and new accessibility initiatives, including the rollout of emerging technology designed to […]

On Thursday, city leaders marked the kickoff of Historic Preservation Month with a focus on Indigenous history, joined by Mayor Tommy Battle, City Preservation Planner Katie Stamps, Patrick Penn of […]

The Green Street Pavilion will mark four decades as a community gathering place for local agriculture and small businesses when the Athens Farmers Market opens its 2026 season on May […]

North Alabama communities could see more than $5.5 million in federal funding for water infrastructure improvements under a spending bill advancing in Washington. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville), a member […]

A targeted investment aimed at closing the digital divide is expanding access to technology, workforce training and opportunity across North Alabama. GFiber and the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville awarded […]

Drake State Community and Technical College commemorated a $5 million gift from the E. Hart Fund during a campus event April 27, marking the largest individual donation in both the […]

Gilford "Gil" Kibler Jr.

A Discovery Middle School teacher was arrested Monday on a felony charge stemming from a joint investigation into alleged inappropriate contact with a student, the Madison Police Department announced. Gilford […]

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Business

A Huntsville-based advanced optics company is preparing to showcase new technology on the global stage, highlighting the Rocket City’s continued role in cutting-edge defense innovation. Polaris Sensor Technologies announced it […]

Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz provided an update on the system’s acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center and revealed plans to expand services at Huntsville Hospital for Women and […]

Leonardo Opening

Leonardo marked a major expansion of its Alabama operations Friday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting in Huntsville. The event celebrated the relocation of Leonardo Electronics US headquarters and highlighted the company’s […]

Industry leaders from across Alabama’s automotive sector will gather in Huntsville next week for a one-day summit focused on how emerging technologies are reshaping modern manufacturing. The Smart Technology for […]

Huntsville Hospital posted more job openings than any other employer in Alabama in February, as statewide hiring demand continued to climb, according to new data from the Alabama Department of […]

A regional funding partnership involving the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) is helping bring a new biotechnology startup to Madison, with a focus on expanding access to […]

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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

Huntsville Utilities has introduced a new program aimed at expanding access to solar energy for residential and small commercial customers, offering bill credits for excess power returned to the grid. […]

The annual Daikin Festival will return Friday, May 1, offering a blend of Japanese culture and Southern hospitality at Point Mallard Park. Hosted by Daikin America, the free community event […]

In a twist that practically wrote its own punchline, a night celebrating Alabama’s most recognizable weatherman was washed out by the very thing that made him famous. The Rocket City […]

As the City of Huntsville moves forward with a newly approved intercity passenger rail study, local officials say the effort is less about immediate construction and more about positioning the […]

It’s almost time to lace up your walking shoes — or superhero boots — for a good cause. The annual March of Dimes March for Babies walk returns to Big […]

The City of Huntsville has approved a funding agreement to move forward with New Stone Commons, a 42-unit affordable housing development aimed at expanding options for low-income and vulnerable residents […]

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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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