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A recent theft targeting a Florence tree service company is adding to concerns about equipment thefts affecting contractors across the Shoals. Tree Pro Incorporated is still searching for answers after […]

Huntsville-based defense technology firm Performance Drone Works LLC has been awarded a $15.2 million contract by the U.S. Army to supply advanced drone systems and support equipment, further solidifying the […]

Turner Construction Company is launching an eight-week training program aimed at helping North Alabama small businesses grow and compete for major construction projects across the region. The Turner School of […]

One of the region’s premier collegiate sporting events is set to return later this month as the Southern States Athletic Conference Softball Championship comes back to Decatur beginning April 30. […]

As Huntsville continues its rapid growth, financial and cybersecurity experts say that same momentum is drawing increased attention from fraudsters. Regions Bank hosted a fraud prevention seminar last week at […]

Steve Marshall presented a 2025 Safe School Award to Cullman City Primary School, recognizing the school’s safety efforts. Only nine schools statewide received the award this year. More than 1,500 […]

Crestwood Medical Center has named longtime healthcare leader Kyle Buchanan as its new president, officials announced Wednesday, marking a leadership transition at one of the region’s major hospitals. Buchanan, who […]

Several educators from across the Tennessee Valley and broader North Alabama region are being recognized among the state’s top teachers, earning spots on the Alabama Teacher of the Year “Sweet […]

The Rocket City is inviting the community to come together and witness a historic moment in space exploration as the City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville Inc. host an Artemis […]

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Business

Bank Independent is once again rallying community support to fight food insecurity, launching its annual Food and Family Share drive with an expanded focus on helping local families in need. […]

Lockheed Martin Space has been awarded a $1.36 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy for work supporting the Conventional Prompt Strike program, with a portion of the work to […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing is restructuring its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, transitioning to a four-semester format aimed at improving student success and meeting […]

Hexagon US Federal Inc. in Huntsville has been awarded a $34.7 million contract modification to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ Consolidated Emergency Response System, according to a Department of Defense […]

The North Alabama International Trade Association has appointed four new members to its board of directors, adding leadership from the automotive, aerospace, marketing and defense sectors. The organization announced the […]

Iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is opening its first Alabama location at Bridge Street Town Centre this Friday, April 3, with a weekend of family-friendly festivities. The nearly 16,000-square-foot store will […]

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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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Community

Athens Main Street has been recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Council of Alabama for its communications efforts following a tornado that struck downtown in late […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong visited Drake State Community and Technical College on Tuesday, touring its advanced training facilities and highlighting the school’s role in workforce development as it celebrates its […]

Former Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher George Klassen has reached the majors, becoming the 48th player in franchise history to make his MLB debut. Klassen, a 24-year-old right-hander, started Sunday […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is remembering a pioneering figure in America’s space education efforts following the death of its founding executive director, Edward O. “Ed” Buckbee. In a […]

Huntsville is rolling out a full slate of Earth Month events, inviting residents to take part in hands-on efforts to keep the city clean and connected to its outdoor spaces. […]

As the school year winds down and summer plans begin to take shape, the Huntsville Parks & Recreation is preparing to welcome kids back for another season of camps filled […]

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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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