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Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has been awarded a $30.8 million contract modification to continue sustainment work on the WISLA Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System, further expanding a […]
North Alabama residents will have an opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free patriotic concert at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium on July 2. The event, […]
Main Street Madison is seeking public input on the future of downtown Madison through a new community-wide survey aimed at gathering feedback on shopping, dining, events, housing and other priorities. […]
Nearly 50 years after a group of Athens elementary school students stitched together a quilt to celebrate America’s Bicentennial, one of those students has been reunited with the piece after […]
Toyota Alabama celebrated its 25th anniversary Thursday, marking a quarter century of growth in Huntsville with a $125,000 donation to five local nonprofit organizations and recognition from state and local […]
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama North Alabama Democrats are optimistic … Bless their hearts North Alabama Democrats are heading into a runoff with the kind […]
Summer is in full swing across North Alabama, and this week’s calendar is packed with opportunities to get outside and enjoy it. From bluegrass overlooking Little River Canyon and rodeo […]
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Business
Downtown Athens-based AMBL Studios has been awarded a $20,000 Amex Shop Small® Grant from American Express and Main Street America, funding that will help the architecture and design firm expand […]
A new facility near Alabama A&M aims to improve access to preventive care and chronic disease management. Huntsville Hospital has expanded its footprint in North Huntsville with the opening […]
As artificial intelligence investments continue to expand across the country, Meta has launched a new workforce development initiative designed to connect Alabama residents and other Americans with careers building the […]
Travelers flying through Huntsville International Airport now have three more dining options with the opening of new restaurants in the terminal. Rocket City Bar & Grill, Rocket City Express and […]
Huntsville-based Tunista Logistics Solutions LLC is among 20 companies awarded spots on a ceiling $4 billion U.S. Air Force contract to provide base operations support services at installations across the […]
Culture
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 […]
Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar has been ranked the No. 12 pizza restaurant in the United States by 50 Top Pizza USA for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the […]
Community
The saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” On a recent afternoon in Athens, it took a village to rescue four ducklings. What began as a routine […]
A hometown shave ice and ice cream shop inspired by a trip to Hawaii has earned statewide recognition. Oliwia’s Shave Ice & Ice Cream in downtown Hartselle was recently voted […]
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is continuing its investment in the North Alabama community, awarding $150,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit organizations serving Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties. The funding marks the […]
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council will host a public forum this week focused on elder abuse awareness, financial exploitation and scams targeting older adults. The event is scheduled for […]
With Independence Day celebrations approaching, Huntsville Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to prepare now for one of the busiest times of year for lost animals. The department will host […]
Features
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 […]
