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More than 4,600 tons of limestone are on their way from Northwest Alabama to help rebuild oyster reefs and improve water quality along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Alabama Wildlife Federation […]

A University of Alabama in Huntsville-led research team has received an $849,000 NASA grant to develop new tools that could help communities across the Southeast detect rapidly developing flash droughts […]

As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July, Alabama has its own connection to the country’s founding, even though it would not become a state until 1819, […]

This Fourth of July is one for the history books. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, communities across North Alabama are marking the milestone with patriotic festivities, from hometown parades […]

A 16-year-old Alexandria High School student was killed last week in a single-car accident — a tragedy that has the entire community reeling. According to a story from the Calhoun […]

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson met with defense industry leaders during a Birmingham event hosted by Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation, with Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies among the companies represented. Radiance said […]

The Madison County Commission voted Wednesday to approve the City of Huntsville’s proposed Tax Increment Financing district, clearing a key hurdle for a plan to help fund a $200 million […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority is rethinking how it will power one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions after concluding electricity demand is rising faster than expected. In its Preliminary Final 2026 […]

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Amentum Services Inc. has received a $9.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Army to continue providing global aviation maintenance services, with a portion of the work to be performed […]

A recent U.S. Department of Justice settlement involving a Huntsville defense contractor is sending a clear message to companies across the Defense Industrial Base: cybersecurity compliance is no longer based […]

Huntsville-based aerospace and defense company Aurex has announced new advancements in two artificial intelligence platforms designed to improve hypersonic weapons guidance and battlefield decision-making. The company said enhancements to its […]

Butler Snow LLP will relocate its Huntsville office to the Front Row mixed-use development in downtown Huntsville. The high-profile move marks the latest win for the $220 million project adjacent […]

JPMorganChase announced Wednesday that the Rocket City will be the latest site of a new Chase Community Center as part of a multi-year national expansion of the bank’s community banking […]

As Aviation & Missile Solutions continues to grow, the Huntsville defense contractor is promoting one of the executives who helped build the company from the ground up. The company announced […]

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Culture

Festival organizers on Monday unveiled the full lineup for the rescheduled 2026 festival, adding more than a dozen artists, expanding the event to four days and introducing a midway fair […]

The Orion Amphitheater has reached a new milestone, earning its highest placement yet in Pollstar’s midyear rankings and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 amphitheaters for both revenue […]

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 […]

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Community

The National Children’s Advocacy Center has welcomed its newest team member, a 2-year-old Black Labrador/Golden Retriever mix named Marvin III. Marvin III has joined the Huntsville-based organization as its newest […]

Nathaniel Ledbetter and Steve Livingston: Why Alabama’s Fourth of July Breakfast still matters

Back in 2014, we had just gotten our starts in the State Legislature, both freshman members who barely knew how to get around the State House. Neither of us imagined […]

Team USA will bring a roster of 28 of the nation’s top para-cyclists to Huntsville this September as the city prepares to host the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, […]

After drawing a huge crowd for its first World Cup watch party, Timberlake, League & Brooks is inviting soccer fans back to downtown Huntsville this week for another chance to […]

City of Madison officials and the Rocket City Trash Pandas cut the ribbon Monday on a new visiting clubhouse at Toyota Field, completing the latest round of facility upgrades designed […]

For the 13th consecutive year, Bank Independent is partnering with communities across North Alabama to help ensure local students have the school supplies they need for a successful school year.  […]

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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 […]

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