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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 […]

The Port of Huntsville has selected Komara Golf Management as the new contract operator for Sunset Landing Golf Course, a move officials say is aimed at strengthening long-term management and […]

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. […]

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 […]

A former Morgan County corrections officer with more than two decades of service is facing multiple felony charges tied to how inmate commissary items were handled inside the jail. Authorities […]

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 […]

A Huntsville drug trafficking chase arrest has led to drug trafficking charges after authorities say a Meridianville man fled law enforcement and was later found with cocaine and fentanyl. The […]

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Business

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. […]

Bank Independent celebrated the grand opening of its new MidCity Huntsville sales office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking an expanded presence in one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. The new […]

Huntsville-based Torch Technologies and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have launched a new partnership aimed at accelerating mission-relevant innovation for national security and strengthening workforce development efforts. […]

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Culture

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 […]

Visitors and residents alike are invited to explore the heart of Decatur through the Downtown Turtle Trail, a growing public art experience that blends local history, creativity and outdoor exploration. […]

Second Mile Development will host acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician and children’s author Jennifer Daniels for a two-day fundraising event Jan. 23–24, 2026, featuring an intimate benefit concert and a free, family-friendly […]

Summer 2026 just got louder. Electronic music standouts Tape B and Levity have announced a joint amphitheater tour dubbed “Summer Program,” a 12-city North American run that includes a stop […]

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Community

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 […]

Huntsville will once again take the national stage this summer as Milton Frank Stadium hosts the USATF Youth Outdoor National Championships from June 24 through June 27. The multi-day event […]

After weeks of controversy and appeals, the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control has amended Scottsboro High School’s classification, moving the school from Class 5A back to […]

The City of Huntsville is commissioning a new study to measure the economic impact and growth of its music industry, marking what officials describe as the next step in strengthening […]

Huntsville is adding more miles for walkers, bikers and scooters. The city announced plans this week to expand its greenway network with two exciting projects in south and west Huntsville. […]

Six Madison County high school seniors have been recognized for their leadership, service and patriotism as the Twickenham Town Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted […]

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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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