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Work is officially moving forward on Calhoun Community College’s new Student Union building in Decatur, as the City of Decatur has issued a building permit for the $17 million project—marking […]
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NASA is targeting a new rollout date for the Artemis II rocket as crews work to keep the agency’s next moon mission on track for an early April launch window. […]
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to bring back one of the region’s growing springtime events, as the PCA Pro Rodeo returns to Oxford for a two-night showcase […]
Authorities say a major drug trafficking operation in North Alabama has been dismantled after a months-long investigation, leading to four arrests with more expected. According to the Huntsville Police Department, […]
Drivers traveling along I-65 in North Alabama are seeing clearer directions thanks to a major sign upgrade project. The Alabama Department of Transportation has completed a major sign replacement project […]
A group of Hartselle High School students is turning classroom innovation into a real-world public safety tool — and local leaders are taking notice. Four students — Cole Miles, Lachlan […]
Former Alabama State Sen. Phil Williams is now one step away from confirmation as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama after the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination […]
U.S. Space & Rocket Center has officially introduced its new astronaut mascots, Apollo and Artemis, after more than 2,000 people participated in a public naming contest. The mascots were unveiled […]
The Huntsville City Council has approved a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with HigherGround Inc. to implement Live911 technology to improve emergency response times and provide […]
Raytheon has completed a major expansion of its missile integration facility in Huntsville, strengthening North Alabama’s role as a critical hub in the nation’s defense industrial base. According to a […]
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Registration opens today for the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium, a major international gathering focused on national security, space operations and missile defense. The symposium is scheduled for Aug. […]
FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.pharmareformalliance.com/affordabilityreport/ Today, the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance (PRA) released a report explaining how the pharmaceutical industry’s anti-competitive and anti-consumer business practices have led to higher healthcare costs, contributing to America’s […]
The Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance (PRA) has released a report explaining how the pharmaceutical industry’s anti-competitive and anti-consumer business practices have led to higher healthcare costs, contributing to America’s affordability crisis. […]
Leidos has been awarded a $12.46 million federal contract to support a small cruise missile program for U.S. special operations forces, with work to be performed in Huntsville. According to […]
A restored Apollo-era rocket test stand and a growing partnership between NASA and Blue Origin took center stage during the 2026 Business of Space Conference at The University of Alabama […]
Aderholt announces Hadrian partnership for major Navy-linked manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals
Northwest Alabama is poised to become a new center for U.S. defense manufacturing as a 2.2-million-square-foot facility in Muscle Shoals prepares to anchor shipbuilding and maritime production tied to the […]
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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 […]
Artists and crafters from across the Southeast will gather along the shores of Lake Guntersville April 18-19 for the 65th annual Art on the Lake festival. The longtime spring tradition, […]
The Southern Fried Film Festival has received a $20,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support programming and filmmaker travel for its 2026 festival. Organizers said […]
Jacksonville State and Alabama A&M will face off in a non-conference baseball matchup at Toyota Field on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:05 p.m., the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced Tuesday. […]
Ever wanted to toss a telephone pole while wearing a kilt? Or cheer on someone who can? Your moment has arrived. The North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games is […]
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March is Women’s History Month and Parks & Recreation is celebrating with the third annual HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at John Hunt […]
Arts Huntsville has announced the return of the Panoply Arts Festival, bringing three days of art, music and fun back to downtown Huntsville in April. The annual festival will take […]
Photographers across the Shoals region are invited to take part in the 2026 Shoals 250th Photo Contest, celebrating local history and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The contest is organized by […]
Every year on March 14, students, teachers and math enthusiasts around the world celebrate Pi Day, honoring one of mathematics’ most recognizable constants: pi, the number used to calculate the […]
A popular weekly gathering for local food and handmade goods is returning this spring as The Market at MidCity kicks off its eighth season in a new location within Huntsville’s […]
A popular hands-on program designed to teach basic car maintenance skills is returning this spring through the City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department. The Girls Garage program will again […]
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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 […]
Daniel’s decision coming soon? Renaud next? Salute the vets; and shutdown strains in this week’s OTR
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 […]