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Across Alabama, residents aren’t necessarily saying “no” to data centers. They’re asking questions. How much water will they use? Will they be noisy? Where should they be built? And perhaps […]
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As a prolonged stretch of extreme heat settles over the Tennessee Valley, Huntsville Utilities is encouraging customers to take steps to reduce electricity use and help keep summer power bills […]
Liliana Peinder has officially entered the race for Huntsville City Council District 3, promising a campaign focused on managing growth, strengthening community services and expanding educational opportunities. Peinder announced her […]
Huntsville-based cybersecurity and compliance firm Summit 7 has been named one of the world’s top managed service providers, earning the No. 25 spot on the 2026 MSP 501 list. The […]
Huntsville is preparing for what city leaders are calling a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as residents gather downtown July 4 to commemorate America’s 250th birthday with an afternoon and evening of patriotic […]
Dale Strong earns praise as House committee advances record $1.072 trillion defense spending package
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee passed its Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Bill on Wednesday night – a $1.072 trillion funding measure that stacks up as the largest defense spending […]
Verus Research LLC has secured a nearly $95 million U.S. Air Force contract to support advanced laser research that will help improve the military’s testing and analysis capabilities. A subsidiary […]
Students returning to Alabama A&M University this fall will find two longtime residence halls transformed after a nearly $21 million renovation designed to modernize campus housing while preserving the buildings’ […]
Motorists traveling across Alabama during the Fourth of July holiday should encounter fewer construction-related delays as the Alabama Department of Transportation suspends temporary lane closures on interstate highways for the […]
Two fluffy newcomers have settled into Burritt on the Mountain, and now the public gets to decide what they’ll be called. The historic site has welcomed two female Gulf Coast […]
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The leader of one of Alabama’s largest healthcare systems will help guide hospital policy statewide after being elected chair of the Alabama Hospital Association Board of Trustees. Jeff Samz, president […]
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new hypersonic glide body designed to provide the U.S. military with a more affordable, scalable and rapidly producible long-range strike capability, a program expected to […]
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Huntsville technology executive and entrepreneur Danny Windham to the board of directors of Innovate Alabama, adding one of North Alabama’s most prominent business and innovation […]
Growth in Alabama’s defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development. The awards are presented annually […]
A new federal contract modification worth more than $83 million will bring additional work to Lockheed Martin‘s growing missile production operations in Courtland, further strengthening North Alabama’s role in next-generation […]
A defense contractor with more than 1,000 employees in Huntsville has been awarded a $35.98 million Army contract supporting weapon systems programs at Redstone Arsenal. The U.S. Army awarded KBR […]
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The Orion Amphitheater has reached a new milestone, earning its highest placement yet in Pollstar’s midyear rankings and securing a spot among the world’s top 10 amphitheaters for both revenue […]
Organizers of Rock the South have postponed this weekend’s festival in Decatur after what officials described as unprecedented rainfall across Alabama left conditions at the festival site unsuitable for the […]
After months of anticipation, The Chop House has officially opened its doors in Town Madison, bringing the restaurant group’s first Alabama location to one of the region’s fastest-growing developments. The […]
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 […]
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Redstone Arsenal officials say the upcoming closure of Gate 3 is intended to be temporary as the installation works through unexpected security staffing shortages that have forced changes to gate […]
After reaching more than 500 residents in five North Alabama communities during its first nine weeks of operation, The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Neighborhood Nursing program is expanding into […]
Alabama A&M University’s 11th Annual Forestry Fair drew more than 300 students from local summer camps last week, turning The Quad into an outdoor classroom where young people explored forests, […]
Helping patients recover from chronic and hard-to-heal wounds has earned Huntsville Hospital‘s Wound Care Center national recognition. The center recently received a 2025 Center of Distinction award from Healogics, the […]
The Delta Theta Lambda Education Foundation recently awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 32 students from across Madison County, recognizing their academic achievements and helping support their college aspirations. The […]
For my entire life, I have had an affinity for folklore and ghost stories. There’s something special about the tales that make you wonder—the ones told around campfires with a […]
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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 […]