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Democratic candidates Andrew Sneed and Candice Dollar Duvieilh are headed to a runoff after Tuesday night’s Democratic primary in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, with the winner advancing to face incumbent […]
Incumbent Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly won reelection Tuesday night, avoiding a runoff in a three-way Republican primary race in one of North Alabama’s fastest-growing counties. According to the […]
State Rep. James Lomax survives high-profile challenge from former Congressman Mo Brooks in closely watched Huntsville-area race State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) defeated former U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks in Tuesday’s […]
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) used a Senate appropriations hearing this week to spotlight the FBI’s recent law enforcement efforts in Alabama while also drawing attention to the growing role […]
Rock the South has added another Alabama name to its growing 2026 lineup, announcing Monday that Rogersville native Titus Thornton will perform at next month’s festival in Decatur. The announcement […]
Another major expansion could soon be coming to the Von Braun Center as part of a proposed $220 million downtown tax increment financing district aimed at funding large-scale infrastructure and […]
A new fire station is coming to Toney after Toney Volunteer Fire & Rescue secured $1.7 million in funding through a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Loan […]
The U.S. Navy is highlighting a Lawrence County native serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, one of the most powerful aircraft carriers in the world. Airman Apprentice Issac Smith, a […]
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Business
Patients with pacemakers and implantable defibrillators in Limestone County can now access specialized MRI services closer to home after Athens-Limestone Hospital added the capability as part of a broader expansion […]
BAMA Casino Company, an Alabama-based event entertainment firm, has opened a Huntsville office and warehouse and is actively recruiting local dealers, DJs and photo booth staff to support a growing […]
Five companies with a presence in Huntsville are among nine firms selected for a $349.4 million Navy contract to support unmanned maritime systems, the Department of Defense announced this week. […]
Forget Interstate 65. Starting May 21, North Alabama beach lovers can trade the traffic jam for a boarding pass. Huntsville International Airport will launch nonstop service to Gulf Shores International […]
COLSA Corporation, one of Huntsville’s most storied defense contractors, has secured a $59.4 million Navy contract to support critical battlefield communications technology. The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific awarded COLSA […]
Culture
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 […]
A new nonprofit organization has been established to help secure the long-term future of one of North Alabama’s premier military museums. Leaders with the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum announced the […]
Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]
The music born in the Shoals that has shaped generations is being brought into focus through a new exhibit in downtown Florence. The University of North Alabama’s Shoals Music Archive […]
Local musicians, venue operators and music fans are invited to gather later this month as the Huntsville Music Office hosts its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026. The free community […]
Community
Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards will host the fourth annual “OH Freedom 2026!” Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, at the Robert “Bob” Harrison Wellness & Advocacy Center. New this […]
Huntsville’s sports tourism industry topped $62 million in economic impact in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive record-breaking year and adding another chapter to the city’s rapid rise as a regional […]
Standing inside a mission control room of the newest expansion of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Jared Isaacman reflected on the childhood experience in Huntsville that helped shape the […]
The Kilby Laboratory School robotics team returned from the world stage with hardware in hand after earning the Energy Award at the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship in St. Louis, […]
The Land Trust of North Alabama, the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Trails Foundation are partnering to spotlight one of the city’s most popular hiking destinations as part of a […]
Features
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 […]
