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A Huntsville nonprofit founder’s request to bring children from his community service program to help mow the White House lawn during America’s 250th anniversary celebration is gaining national attention after […]
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Gov. Kay Ivey is reminding Alabamians that today is runoff election day, and she has a message for anyone thinking about sitting this one out. “If you don’t vote, you […]
Google announced Monday it will invest $1.5 billion to expand its Jackson County data center campus over the next two years, marking one of the largest economic development investments in […]
Two suspects charged earlier this year in a Madison County murder-for-hire case have been found dead in Cullman County after authorities spent several days searching for the pair following new […]
A recent study crowned Alabama the most absent-minded state in America, citing an eye-popping number of Google searches related to lost items. But a closer look at the data suggests […]
Drake State Community and Technical College and Huntsville Utilities are partnering to help address a growing demand for skilled utility workers through a new workforce training program aimed at recent […]
Democratic congressional candidate Andrew Sneed traveled to Memphis on Friday to join candidates, faith leaders and voting rights advocates calling for “fair representation in Congress, with every voter having an […]
The Alabama Republican Party unanimously dismissed the residency challenge against U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Sunday, confirming him as the party’s nominee for governor after a formal hearing in […]
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has been awarded a $30.8 million contract modification to continue sustainment work on the WISLA Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System, further expanding a […]
North Alabama residents will have an opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free patriotic concert at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium on July 2. The event, […]
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Business
Toyota Alabama celebrated its 25th anniversary Thursday, marking a quarter century of growth in Huntsville with a $125,000 donation to five local nonprofit organizations and recognition from state and local […]
Downtown Athens-based AMBL Studios has been awarded a $20,000 Amex Shop Small® Grant from American Express and Main Street America, funding that will help the architecture and design firm expand […]
A new facility near Alabama A&M aims to improve access to preventive care and chronic disease management. Huntsville Hospital has expanded its footprint in North Huntsville with the opening […]
As artificial intelligence investments continue to expand across the country, Meta has launched a new workforce development initiative designed to connect Alabama residents and other Americans with careers building the […]
Travelers flying through Huntsville International Airport now have three more dining options with the opening of new restaurants in the terminal. Rocket City Bar & Grill, Rocket City Express and […]
Huntsville-based Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC is among 20 companies awarded spots on a ceiling $4 billion U.S. Air Force contract to provide base operations support services at installations across the […]
Culture
Organizers of Rock the South have postponed this weekend’s festival in Decatur after what officials described as unprecedented rainfall across Alabama left conditions at the festival site unsuitable for the […]
After months of anticipation, The Chop House has officially opened its doors in Town Madison, bringing the restaurant group’s first Alabama location to one of the region’s fastest-growing developments. The […]
Florence has earned national recognition as one of the South’s premier music destinations after being named to the list of “The South’s Best Music Towns” by Garden & Gun in […]
Huntsville’s iconic Cigar Box Guitar Festival paid tribute this weekend to the life and legacy of blues musician Microwave Dave Gallaher, with organizers using the event to continue the music […]
Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar has been ranked the No. 12 pizza restaurant in the United States by 50 Top Pizza USA for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the […]
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 […]
Community
Nearly 50 years after a group of Athens elementary school students stitched together a quilt to celebrate America’s Bicentennial, one of those students has been reunited with the piece after […]
The saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” On a recent afternoon in Athens, it took a village to rescue four ducklings. What began as a routine […]
A hometown shave ice and ice cream shop inspired by a trip to Hawaii has earned statewide recognition. Oliwia’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream in downtown Hartselle was recently voted […]
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is continuing its investment in the North Alabama community, awarding $150,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit organizations serving Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties. The funding marks the […]
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council will host a public forum this week focused on elder abuse awareness, financial exploitation and scams targeting older adults. The event is scheduled for […]
With Independence Day celebrations approaching, Huntsville Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to prepare now for one of the busiest times of year for lost animals. The department will host […]
Features
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, […]
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 […]