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Under bright blue skies and unseasonably warm February sunshine, leaders from across Alabama gathered on South Jefferson Street to break ground on a project many called historic. The Grove at […]
Soldiers from across the Army put their drone skills to the test this week during the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition at the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s UAS […]
Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama high school students to take part in a nationwide civics and American history competition as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this […]
The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Huntsville-based Gray Analytics an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $59,525,000 to support modernization of its systems engineering processes. An […]
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 […]
Huntsville aerospace and defense company Aurex has successfully completed the inaugural launch of its fly-along sensor package during a suborbital mission at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The mission, […]
As Madison County awaits Governor Kay Ivey’s appointment of a new commission chairman, District 4 Commissioner Phil Vandiver says the board is united and ready to move quickly on major […]
Bank Independent has named Monica Inman as the new sales officer at its Moulton Sales Office, the bank announced Tuesday. A lifelong Lawrence County resident and graduate of Hatton High […]
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Business
Thinking about grabbing lunch in New York City and being back home by bedtime? Starting June 7, travelers flying out of Huntsville International Airport will have twice as many chances […]
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a new contract valued at nearly $400 million to produce additional solid rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems for the Missile […]
Huntsville-based PeopleTec Inc. has been awarded a $48.1 million contract by the Missile Defense Agency to support advanced capability development. The contract will enable MDA to acquire advanced model-based systems […]
Numerous North Alabama business leaders are taking on a major role in U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s 2026 campaign for governor. Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday announced his campaign finance committee, highlighting a […]
BAE Systems has received $137 million in Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) to allied nations, the company announced. […]
Culture
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 […]
Huntsville’s own Rocket City Dietitian, Rachel Brown, is sharing one of her latest comfort-food favorites with a statewide audience through SoulGrown, an Alabama-based digital publication dedicated to celebrating the people, […]
Huntsville Ballet will continue its 62nd season with “Dancers’ Choice,” an intimate series of in-studio performances that gives the company’s professional dancers the opportunity to choreograph and perform original works […]
One of Huntsville’s most beloved neighborhood eateries is expanding into Five Points, with Good Company Cafe set to take over the former 1892 East building and introduce a brand new […]
Community
School leaders in Sheffield are asking Shoals residents to be a little more cautious — and a little more curious — if approached by someone claiming to be a high […]
Nearly eight months after breaking ground, construction on the $13 million Ditto Landing Event Center is ahead of schedule and on budget, according to Marina & Port Authority Executive Director […]
The INTUITIVE Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has been named the No. 1 planetarium in the country in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The […]
Three Huntsville Police Department officers were awarded Life-Saving Medals during the Feb. 12 City Council meeting for rescuing a man from frigid, fast-moving floodwaters in December. Sgt. William Cunningham, Officer […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville will kick off Mission: Homecoming 2026 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with five days of events designed to celebrate Charger spirit and campus traditions. Hosted […]
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 […]
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 […]
