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The City of Madison has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge over Alabama’s online sales tax distribution system, pivoting instead to work with state lawmakers on a potential legislative fix. In […]

Alabama A&M basketball is making noise on the national stage. For the first time this season, the Bulldogs’ women’s team received votes in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 poll, […]

A bill that would reinstate permit requirements for carrying a pistol in Alabama was introduced last week by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, a move that would reverse the state’s […]

Madison Visionary Partners will host its fourth annual Madison Visionary Awards on March 25, recognizing local volunteers, youth leaders, and business professionals who have helped shape the Madison community. The […]

Athens State University has been awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation aimed at increasing degree completion among high-achieving, low-income undergraduate students pursuing careers in science, […]

BAE Systems has received $137 million in Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) to allied nations, the company announced. […]

Bank Independent celebrated the grand opening of its new MidCity Huntsville sales office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking an expanded presence in one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. The new […]

For high school athletes and families in Scottsboro, athletic classification isn’t just a number — it helps determine who teams compete against and the level of competition they face each […]

New crime data released by the Huntsville Police Department shows continued reductions in violent and major crime across the city, even as Huntsville remains Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city. According […]

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Business

The University of Alabama in Huntsville will host the third annual Business of Space Conference March 1–3, bringing space industry professionals from across the country to explore how the rapidly […]

Siemens Energy plans to add 120 advanced manufacturing jobs at its Fort Payne facility as part of a more than $1 billion U.S. investment initiative, according to a joint announcement […]

Credit scores influence far more than loan approvals, and as Alabama continues to rank near the bottom nationally, financial experts say understanding how credit works and how to improve it […]

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 […]

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 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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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

The Madison County Commission will recognize two young women for their service and positive impact on the community during its February 11 meeting as part of Black History Month observances. […]

It’s the final day to order a Valentine’s Day Panda-Gram, delivered in person by Sprocket, the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ mascot. The team is giving fans a fun, over-the-top way […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is honoring the legacy of longtime softball head coach Les Stuedeman by naming the UAH softball field in her honor, recognizing a career that […]

Burritt on the Mountain is opening its gates to the community for a free Valentine’s-themed celebration designed to bring history, creativity and connection together on Round Top Mountain. Presented by […]

When a vehicle breaks down, the repair bill can put jobs, appointments, and family responsibilities at risk. In Huntsville and across Madison County, veteran and mechanic Jon Smyly is working […]

PeggyLee Wright, founder and CEO of The Company You Keep, will serve as the keynote speaker for the inaugural EmpowerHER Women’s Summit, a new event hosted by the Athens-Limestone County […]

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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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