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Three companies with deep ties to Alabama have been invited to compete in the first phase of the Department of War’s new Drone Dominance Program, a sweeping acquisition effort aimed […]

The Rocket City Trash Pandas have launched a new youth scholarship initiative aimed at helping more children across North Alabama participate in organized baseball and softball. The program, called Trash […]

The University of North Alabama will pair a full 12-game football schedule with a historic first this fall — the Lions’ first season playing home games at their on-campus Bobby […]

Huntsville will remain one of just two locations nationwide selected for the U.S. Census Bureau’s scaled operational field test ahead of the 2030 Census, according to updated Census Bureau press […]

Turner Construction Company has promoted Scott Crosby to business manager for its Huntsville office, placing him in a leadership role overseeing business operations, long-term planning, and project execution across North […]

The Food Bank of North Alabama is asking the community to help fight hunger this February through its annual “Spread the Love” peanut butter drive, a monthlong effort focused on […]

A traffic stop in Limestone County led to multiple felony drug trafficking charges and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities […]

A Huntsville native and former North Alabama men’s basketball standout will make a triumphant return to the state of Alabama on Wednesday night when the Texas A&M Aggies take on […]

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are gearing up for their sixth season at TOYOTA Field and are looking to fill dozens of game day and event positions with a hiring […]

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Business

Goodwyn Mills Cawood, a local architecture and engineering firm, has expanded its transportation engineering discipline with the addition of Brian Blanks, PE, PLS, as a project manager. The firm said […]

Bill Roark, founder of Starfish Holdings and a longtime leader in Alabama’s defense, real estate and technology sectors, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement […]

The U.S. Army has awarded a $24.4 million contract modification to Intuitive Research and Technology Corp., increasing the total value of the Huntsville-based company’s contract to approximately $74 million. The […]

Alabama will play an even bigger role in America’s missile-defense industry after Lockheed Martin announced today they will quadruple production of THAAD interceptor missiles. Lockheed reports the company reached a […]

Alabama ranks near the bottom nationally for average credit score, according to a new 2026 study released by personal-finance website WalletHub. The report shows Alabama’s average credit score is 677, […]

Packing for palm trees just got easier and cheaper for North Alabama travelers. Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop flights from Huntsville International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting […]

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Culture

Huntsville’s own Rocket City Dietitian, Rachel Brown, is sharing one of her latest comfort-food favorites with a statewide audience through SoulGrown, an Alabama-based digital publication dedicated to celebrating the people, […]

Huntsville Ballet will continue its 62nd season with “Dancers’ Choice,” an intimate series of in-studio performances that gives the company’s professional dancers the opportunity to choreograph and perform original works […]

One of Huntsville’s most beloved neighborhood eateries is expanding into Five Points, with Good Company Cafe set to take over the former 1892 East building and introduce a brand new […]

Visitors and residents alike are invited to explore the heart of Decatur through the Downtown Turtle Trail, a growing public art experience that blends local history, creativity and outdoor exploration. […]

Second Mile Development will host acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician and children’s author Jennifer Daniels for a two-day fundraising event Jan. 23–24, 2026, featuring an intimate benefit concert and a free, family-friendly […]

Summer 2026 just got louder. Electronic music standouts Tape B and Levity have announced a joint amphitheater tour dubbed “Summer Program,” a 12-city North American run that includes a stop […]

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Community

Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host an African American Art Festival in celebration of Black History Month in February. The inspiring exhibit will be displayed Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 […]

While Punxsutawney Phil looked north for his forecast, Huntsville turned to a much closer source for Groundhog Day: Cosmo the dog. Huntsville Animal Services hosted its fifth annual Ground Dog […]

Pryor Field Airport Authority has launched a yearlong celebration marking its 85th anniversary, recognizing more than eight decades of aviation service, economic impact and growth in North Alabama. Founded in […]

Florence Arts & Museums (FAM) will kick off its 2026 Alabama Plants Series this winter, offering a hands-on lineup of demonstrations, presentations and workshops centered on native plants and their […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is inviting students of all majors to turn creative ideas into meaningful impact through the Spring 2026 Charger Innovation Challenge: Serious Games Edition, a […]

Dr. Cheryl Price, associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering at the University of North Alabama, has been awarded […]

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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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