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A fishing trip on Lake Guntersville turned into a heavyweight story when angler Forrest Winters landed a massive 84-pound blue catfish while fishing with SouthernCats Guide Service — a catch […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has directly secured more than $21.2 million for North Alabama projects through her role on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, following Senate passage of three Fiscal […]

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 […]

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 […]

The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II wet dress rehearsal was paused late Monday night at Kennedy Space Center with just minutes remaining before the simulated launch countdown, before ultimately concluding […]

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 […]

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Governor Kay Ivey wants the Legislature to send a strong message to deter criminals across the Yellowhammer State from trying to elude the police. “Government at all levels should always […]

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 […]

A fatal police chase involving Priceville officer Garry Chapman — the son of reality TV star “Dog the Bounty Hunter” — is now at the center of both a federal […]

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Business

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 […]

A northwest Alabama industrial site has been recognized as a top location for expanding business and industry. The Norfolk Southern rail-served site, located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, has received a platinum […]

Bank Independent has announced the promotions of Anne Osborne and Hallie Mauldin, effective Jan. 1, 2026, moves the bank says reflect its long-term strategic vision, commitment to succession planning, and […]

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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

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 […]

Burritt on the Mountain will invite nature lovers of all ages to explore North Alabama’s birdlife during Birding Day at Burritt, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. […]

The Huntsville Music Office is congratulating two North Alabama music talents as they celebrate recognition on the national stage with nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Huntsville-area artist Adia […]

Several North Alabama high school bowling teams are underway this week as the 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships began Thursday at Bowlero Lanes in Mobile. Teams from Scottsboro, Grissom, East […]

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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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