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Students in the Fall 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort at the University of North Alabama achieved a milestone for the school’s nursing program, recording a 100% first-time pass […]

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced his endorsement of State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) in the House District 20 Republican primary, crediting the House Majority Whip with delivering results for Alabama’s […]

Blue Origin is expanding its Alabama operations again, announcing plans to add more than 100 jobs in the Huntsville area to support growing thruster production operations. The aerospace company said […]

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are bringing back a popular spring tradition, announcing the return of the Big Ol’ Ballpark Fair for its seventh year at Toyota Field. The fair, […]

A growing community festival that blends music, art and local culture is set to return to Huntsville later this month. The fifth annual Camp to Amp Festival will take place […]

UNA Athletics

The University of North Alabama will host a one-day summit for coaches and athletic leaders from across the state later this month. The 2026 Sport Leadership Summit is scheduled for […]

The City of Huntsville has approved more than $400,000 in funding to support local nonprofits serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing. City officials announced […]

A major industrial property in North Alabama has changed hands, emphasizing continued investment in the Huntsville-area logistics corridor. According to commercial real estate data firm CoStar, Cleveland, Ohio-based Weston has […]

A Huntsville-based defense contractor has been selected to compete for work under a new U.S. Army pilot program designed to help small defense contractors meet increasingly complex cybersecurity requirements. Summit […]

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Business

Strong sales alone are not enough to sustain a business. Managing cash flow, the timing of money moving in and out, is often what determines whether a company can operate […]

What began with a single birth on June 11, 1926, is now a century-long milestone in North Alabama health care, as Huntsville Hospital Health System prepares to celebrate 100 years […]

Gray Media has finalized its acquisition of a group of local television stations previously owned by Allen Media Group, including Huntsville’s WAAY-TV, after receiving federal regulatory approval. The company announced […]

According to a report from the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, a new state audit is offering a detailed look at internal breakdowns within the organizations that oversees […]

As the first residential building at Front Row nears completion, developers are offering a closer look at what they say will redefine downtown living. During an exclusive tour, co-developer Dan […]

HH Ambulance

Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children added a new ambulance to its Kids Care transport program, expanding how critically ill infants and children are moved to advanced medical care across […]

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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 […]

A photograph taken in Madison has earned top honors in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced […]

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Community

A new public kayak and canoe launch is now open at Coosa Landing, marking an expansion of recreational access along Neely Henry Lake. Community members, local leaders and paddling enthusiasts […]

Food, music and community celebration will take center stage in downtown Madison later this month as Main Street Madison hosts its “Taste of Downtown” block party. The free event is […]

A Madison City Schools art teacher is offering a series of summer camps aimed at helping older students sharpen technical skills and grow as artists beyond the classroom. Mason Overcash, […]

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday to consider the appointment of the next president of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, marking a leadership transition […]

In a region where community still means showing up for one another, the annual Food and Family Share Drive once again turned generosity into tangible support for families in need. […]

Huntsville Animal Services will celebrate May the 4th with a themed adoption event offering free pet adoptions for one day only. The “May the 4-Pawed Be With You” adoption day […]

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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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