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North Alabama’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem took center stage this week as the Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition returned for its fifth year, awarding $25,000 in funding to small business […]
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Schyler B. Burney, an associate with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, has been recognized by the American Bar Association with a national award highlighting emerging leaders in healthcare law. Burney […]
Gadsden State Community College will highlight its growing role in healthcare education and workforce development with two events scheduled for April 27 at its Ayers Campus. The college will host […]
A first look at the future home of U.S. Space Command is beginning to take shape, as the command’s top general unveiled a conceptual rendering of its planned headquarters at […]
The City of Decatur is seeing a notable decline in crime across multiple categories to start 2026, according to newly released data from the Decatur Police Department. Figures comparing the […]
It’s not every day a race swaps running shoes for couches, but that is exactly what’s in store at the Parrots Block Party coming in June. The Rotary Club of […]
Partnership launched to restore Limestone County Courthouse grounds after significant tornado damage
A new partnership between Athens Main Street and the Limestone County Commission aims to restore and reimagine the courthouse grounds in downtown Athens following significant storm damage in late 2024. […]
As electronic payments become more common, financial institutions are encouraging business owners to take additional steps to protect their accounts from increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts. At Bank Independent, officials say […]
Radiance Technologies has promoted Executive Vice President Darien J. Hammett to chief operating officer. In his new role, Hammett will oversee daily operations, execution of strategic initiatives and internal processes, […]
A Huntsville family of four was killed Friday in a plane crash near an airport in South Carolina while returning home from North Carolina. According to the Union County Coroner’s […]
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The Southeastern Conference and the City of Madison and the Greater Huntsville area will host the SEC Softball Tournament for four years at Toyota Field, starting in 2027. The SEC […]
A global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic connectors plans to expand its North Alabama operations in a $500 million project that will create 80 jobs. Japan-based JST […]
GE Appliances on Thursday celebrated a $28 million investment at its Morgan County refrigeration plant, unveiling upgraded manufacturing equipment and a new on-site primary care clinic during a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
MidCity District has received a 2026 Charter Award from the Congress for the New Urbanism, a prestigious recognition highlighting excellence in urban design, placemaking and community development. The Charter Awards […]
Dynetics has been awarded a $617 million U.S. Army contract to produce critical air and missile defense systems. The contract, valued at $617,164,135, supports the fiscal 2026 production buy of […]
BlueHalo LLC has been awarded a $19.4 million Department of Defense contract to support the development of advanced ceramic materials and processes. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, valued at up to $19,454,545, […]
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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The long-running outdoor drama The Miracle Worker will return this summer to Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, offering audiences a firsthand look at one of history’s […]
The Historic Decatur Association will host its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, May 17, inviting residents and visitors to explore some of the city’s most distinctive historic neighborhoods. The free, […]
Drake State Community & Technical College is set to host its 5th annual Jazz in the City event this summer, bringing live music and community support together for a milestone […]
The Madison County Farmer’s Market will open for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 18. The market is located at 1022 Cook Avenue in Huntsville. It will operate every Saturday […]
The Huntsville Police Department will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint Friday, April 17, as part of an ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and enhance roadway safety across the city. […]
A local resident is turning her personal health journey into a community-wide effort to raise awareness and support research for a rare, incurable condition. Haley White, who lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth […]
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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 […]