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An article published last week by The Globe and Mail has ignited debate from Ottawa to Alabama, after boldly declaring that Canada, by one key economic measure, had fallen behind […]
Cullman is ready to celebrate its agricultural heritage as the 87th annual Alabama Strawberry Festival returns to Depot Park and the Festhalle Farmers Market on April 24–25. Officially recognized by […]
Fresh upgrades are elevating the guest experience at Monte Sano State Park, where all 14 iconic bluff-side cabins have been beautifully renovated. Originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation […]
A new generation of drive-and-fly technology could soon take transportation from the road to the sky, with Huntsville helping advance the effort. The University of Alabama in Huntsville and California-based […]
The City of Madison will host an amnesty court date next month for individuals with outstanding misdemeanor warrants, including traffic citations. Anyone who believes they may have an active warrant […]
Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc., a Huntsville-based defense contractor, has received a $32.9 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force, significantly increasing the value of an existing agreement tied […]
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved legislation that would create an annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. House Bill 360, sponsored […]
In one of his first major actions in the role, Alabama House Majority Leader Paul Lee (R-Dothan) announced today that he has appointed State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) to serve […]
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Business
Giveaways, free soft toys for children, and a $10,000 community donation will mark the grand opening of Alabama’s first IKEA store when the global home furnishings retailer celebrates its Huntsville […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is partnering with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, nonprofits and community agencies to connect job seekers with area employers during the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Culture
Artists and crafters from across the Southeast will gather along the shores of Lake Guntersville April 18-19 for the 65th annual Art on the Lake festival. The longtime spring tradition, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community
City leaders, students and environmental advocates gathered Friday at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center to celebrate Arbor Day and reaffirm Huntsville’s long-standing commitment to urban forestry. On Friday, Mayor […]
Athens State University has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction, a national designation recognizing institutions for their commitment to engaged and experiential undergraduate education. The honor is awarded by […]
Rescues involving young children, including a 20-day-old infant and a 3-year-old in cardiac arrest, were among the life-saving efforts recognized Thursday as Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 members of […]
Free 2 Teach has launched a new initiative aimed at making it easier for businesses and community groups to invest directly in public education. The program, called “Impact from Anywhere,” […]
In north Alabama, numerous institutions of higher learning have grown and evolved over time and producing a tremendous impact for the regional economy in a diversity of ways and to […]
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 […]
