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Alabama-based Brasfield & Gorrie has been awarded a $658.2 million Army contract to design and build four facilities in Anniston supporting missile maintenance, component remanufacturing and other operations. The Birmingham-headquartered […]
Standing in front of rows of tractors and heavy equipment at a longtime North Alabama family business, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) picked up the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber […]
A 17-day investigation into suspected labor trafficking at a Huntsville business led authorities to execute six search warrants and arrest three people, including one on a first-degree human trafficking charge. […]
With nearly 400 para-cyclists arriving in Huntsville for the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, local officials are asking drivers to expect more bikes on the roads and give them […]
A new Huntsville-based accelerator is looking to give Alabama aerospace and defense startups something that can be especially difficult for young companies to secure: a path to the customers who […]
An Alabama lawmaker is proposing a “Dolly Parton Memorial Bridge” for the new Mobile River crossing, adding the late country icon’s name to a growing list of potential namesakes for […]
As Madison County continues to add residents, businesses and major federal missions, Sheriff Kevin Turner says his department has been growing with it. Turner, who is seeking reelection, told 256 […]
Raytheon has landed another multimillion-dollar Army contract in Huntsville, this time for specialized training software and hardware supporting the military’s Plug and Fight capabilities. The Huntsville-based Raytheon operation was awarded […]

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Business
Cindy Myrex’s path to the Alabama State House didn’t begin in politics. For 18 years, she was a stay-at-home wife and mother. She later drove a school bus before building […]
The Tennessee Valley Authority is raising what data centers pay for electricity as demand from the industry continues to grow across the region. TVA’s board approved a separate rate class […]
Huntsville Hospital Health System and Marshall Medical Centers have opened a new 32,000-square-foot operations center in Arab that could eventually bring up to 250 jobs to Marshall County. The facility, […]
Allison Ross has reinvented her career a few different times now. Economic development. Media entrepreneurship. Now, healthcare communications. And each time, she’s found the throughline connecting it all. “For whatever […]
When Bank Independent leaders gathered Friday to cut the ribbon on a new Hartselle sales office, there was no need for the usual welcome to town. The North Alabama-based bank […]
Culture
One of North Alabama’s biggest fall traditions is getting even bigger this year, with Cullman Oktoberfest expanding to four days of German food, music and festivities in the heart of […]
For more than a decade, fans have been waiting to hear what comes next from Alabama Shakes. Now, the Athens-born band is giving them an answer. Alabama Shakes will release […]
For decades, economic development in North Alabama has been measured solely in new industry announcements, major development, and job creations. This year alone, Alabama saw record-breaking economic development numbers with […]
Before the first artist is announced or the first ticket is sold, River Clay Fine Arts Festival is kicking off its 11th season where organizers say its mission begins: in […]
The sights, sounds and flavors of Native American culture will return to downtown Tuscumbia next month as the Oka Kapassa: Return to Coldwater Native American Festival celebrates its 24th year. […]
Community
Clift Farm is putting a new community tradition on the starting line next month. The mixed-use development will host its inaugural Clift Farm Classic 5K & Fun Run on Sept. […]
They rode a Rocket City rocket around the Moon. Now they’re coming to Madison. The four astronauts who made history aboard Artemis II will take the stage at Toyota Field […]
Ninety years after Jesse Owens stunned the world at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, his North Alabama hometown will celebrate the four gold medals that made him a legend and the […]
After five consecutive years of declining enrollment, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is projecting its first increase since reaching a record 10,000 students in 2020. UAH expects total enrollment […]
Students at the University of Alabama in Huntsville will step beyond the classroom this fall to tackle real challenges facing Drake State Community and Technical College, including how to grow […]
Features
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Former nonprofit exec Kvach dodges court date once more John Kvach’s day of reckoning keeps getting kicked further down the […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Doug Jones draws big Huntsville crowd, but statewide math remains a problem Doug Jones drew his biggest Huntsville crowd yet, […]
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, […]
