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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 […]
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If you live in Huntsville and have not yet responded to the 2026 Census Test, the next reminder may arrive in person. The U.S. Census Bureau announced that census takers […]
Madison Visionary Partners is inviting residents to participate in its annual Big Weekend of Service on June 19-20, a community-wide volunteer effort supporting projects across Madison and Madison County. The […]
Teacher candidates at the University of North Alabama achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) during the 2025-26 academic year. According to UNA, […]
Huntsville-based Torch Technologies has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Best Workplaces list, earning recognition in the Government Services industry category. The annual list honors companies that Inc. says have […]
A new 154-room AC Hotel by Marriott is planned for Bridge Street Town Centre, adding another hospitality project to one of Huntsville’s fastest-growing commercial corridors. New York-based Spandrel Development Partners […]
Brig. Gen. Jason Jefferis officially assumed command of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command during a June 1 change of command ceremony at Redstone Arsenal. The ceremony, held on the […]
One year after the City of Huntsville cleared and reorganized the homeless encampment on Derrick Street, city officials say a new coordinated outreach approach is producing measurable results, including expanded […]
As interest in solar energy continues to grow across the Tennessee Valley, Huntsville Utilities is offering customers a new option through its Solar Connect program. Designed for residential and small […]
Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville are helping NASA explore a technology that could dramatically reduce travel times for future missions to Mars and beyond. UAH is working […]
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Law firm Bradley has launched a new blog dedicated to legal developments affecting government contractors, offering analysis and guidance on issues ranging from bid protests to cybersecurity compliance. The new […]
What is taking shape in Courtland is more than another defense manufacturing facility — it is part of a broader effort to reshape how the United States defends against advanced […]
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies announced it has expanded its Advanced Manufacturing Facility-South in Huntsville through a $25 million investment that adds 130,000 square feet of manufacturing space as the company […]
Bank Independent has announced the addition of Roland Adams as assistant vice president and sales officer for Madison County. Adams joins the North Alabama-based bank with six years of experience […]
Blue Origin continues to assess the damage following an explosion involving its New Glenn rocket during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral late Thursday, an incident highlighting the rigorous testing […]
Torch Technologies has promoted Karen Mimms to vice president of Enterprise Program Management, the Huntsville-based defense contractor announced Thursday. In her new role, Mimms will work closely with the company’s […]
Culture
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 […]
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 […]
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Two Huntsville Utilities water treatment facilities have been recognized for excellence in water quality and operations, earning Water Treatment Plant of the Year awards from the Alabama-Mississippi Section of the […]
What began as a gathering of six people at a Huntsville restaurant has quickly grown into one of Alabama’s more visible Republican grassroots organizations. The Huntsville chapter of the Log […]
Rodeo action is returning to Cherokee County next month as the Estes Field PCA Rodeo rides into Centre for two nights of competition and family entertainment June 12-13. Sponsored by […]
What began as a local holiday celebration in Cullman has grown into one of Alabama’s largest tourism attractions, earning statewide recognition as the Cullman Christkindlmarkt was named the Alabama Tourism […]
Huntsville’s growing national profile was on display again this week as “Fox & Friends” featured the Rocket City in a live segment highlighting communities that helped shape America. The broadcast […]
Music fans in Huntsville will have a chance to experience emerging talent from Nashville’s music scene this weekend during Live Night at The Camp, a free showcase aimed at strengthening […]
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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 […]
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 […]