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As many families are trying to handle their budgets due to rising costs, managing your home energy usage becomes a major priority. The problem? It can often feel like guesswork. […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) won reelection to Alabama’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, even as Democrats swept several closely watched state legislative races and captured key county offices in […]

Madison County Voting

UPDATE 2:12 p.m. — “Power has been restored and no voter went without being processed and casting their ballot during the short period power was out,” Judge Barger reported. “Many […]

Fresh Maine lobster is making its annual trip south as St. Thomas Episcopal Church prepares to host its 33rd annual Lobsterfest on Saturday, Nov. 14. The family-friendly event runs from […]

Federal immigration authorities arrested more than 180 people during a five-day enforcement operation in northwest Alabama, including individuals with previous deportations and criminal convictions, according to a Newsmax report. The […]

When Thanh Boyer arrived in North Alabama after escaping Vietnam, families in Athens helped her learn English, get to school and begin a new life. “I’ve always said we were […]

As people handle their finances online, fraud has rapidly become a lucrative industry for scammers. According to data from the American Bankers Association (ABA), scammers successfully stole an estimated $68 […]

Shoals residents can receive same-day surgical care at Singing River Surgery Center, which offers procedures ranging from orthopedic surgery to eye care. The center opened July 6 on the Helen […]

G&G Steel Inc. has landed another multimillion-dollar federal contract, this time a $14 million award to fabricate and deliver a new steel connector bridge and related components for the U.S. […]

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A million vehicles have now rolled off the production line at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, marking a major milestone for one of North Alabama’s largest manufacturing operations. The company […]

Blue Origin

Alabama workers are getting the first shot at a new Blue Origin program that pays them to learn how to build spaceflight hardware – with full-time salaries, benefits from day […]

For people looking for work in Huntsville, engineering and technology account for a sizable share of the opportunities employers are advertising. Nearly four in 10 new job postings in the […]

Lockheed Martin is expanding its hypersonic missile manufacturing operations in Alabama after securing a $694 million U.S. Air Force contract to produce a weapon capable of traveling more than five […]

A Huntsville law firm is helping Alabama families prepare for Thanksgiving with a giveaway aimed at easing the cost of holiday groceries. Tyler Mann Injury Law is offering 10 Alabama […]

A California-based electrical contractor is bringing 160 jobs and a $45.3 million investment to Jackson County with a new manufacturing facility in Hollywood. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Helix […]

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Culture

Fresh pasta, hand-tossed pizzas, a little Italian flair and some seriously good garlic bread are coming to Bridge Street Town Centre. North Italia officially opens Wednesday, Oct. 28, bringing its […]

At 100, Jack Livingston still enjoys going to work. The Scottsboro attorney has spent decades helping people through difficult situations, and he remains grateful for his career – and the […]

Fine wine, live jazz, art and history will come together in Decatur this month for an evening supporting two projects dedicated to preserving one of Alabama’s most consequential civil rights […]

For Tommy Ray of Huntsville, following Alabama football has meant finding a ticket and being there — every game, every season, for more than half a century. Known as “Roll […]

When the sun goes down in Athens this October, some of the city’s oldest stories will be coming out after dark. The Athens Haunt Walks and Haunt Wagon Tours are […]

Break out the lederhosen and bring your appetite. Oktoberfest is returning to Redstone Arsenal this weekend with German food, live music, carnival rides and a couple of new ways to […]

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Community

Women do not need more pressure to have everything together— at least, that is the idea behind the newest book from local Huntsville author Kaitlin Chappell Rogers. A former broadcast […]

An Athens wine expert is preparing to take her knowledge of food and wine to an international stage, earning a spot on the judging panels for two major European competitions. […]

Members of the Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will take part in Veterans Day celebrations in Hartselle and Huntsville next month, honoring those who have […]

Two Huntsville research institutions will receive a combined $4.1 million in state grants for projects ranging from cancer research and crop production to aerospace engineering and human performance. Gov. Kay […]

Huntsville Animal Services is taking its shelter dogs to the park, giving them a chance to enjoy the outdoors and possibly meet their future families along the way. The department […]

Make-A-Wish Alabama has helped Hartselle’s Asher Daws enjoy two special experiences this year — a family trip to Walt Disney World and a visit with the Crimson Tide. The 6-year-old […]

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Features

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama A passing of the torch… err… shovel  The President of the United States and U.S. Department of Transportation secretary are […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama 339 votes Huntsville City Council President Jennie Robinson held onto her seat Tuesday but with very little room to spare. […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama A sheriff, a lost election, and a foundation that’s raising some eyebrows OTR is hearing some chatter out of Lee […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Drake’s explanation raises more questions than it answers The court records surrounding Democratic State Senate nominee Rudolph Drake is already […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama “Dr.” Nicole Jones Wadsworth A woman who is infamous for frequently playing fast and loose with titles (and names) made […]

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 […]

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