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DigiFlight Inc. has received a $13.6 million contract modification to continue providing logistics support for the U.S. Army’s Apache attack helicopter program at Redstone Arsenal. The U.S. Department of Defense […]
Alabama A&M University will honor nine former student-athletes and coaches this fall as the school’s 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class, recognizing Bulldogs whose accomplishments span five sports and more […]
Registration is now open for one of North Alabama’s largest annual community events, with more than 6,500 runners, walkers and breast cancer survivors expected to participate in the 23rd annual […]
The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting North Alabama residents to help shape the state’s transportation priorities through 2050 during a public meeting next week in Huntsville. ALDOT’s North Region […]
Huntsville-based Avion Solutions Inc. has been awarded an $87.2 million U.S. Army contract to provide engineering and program management services supporting military programs. The $87,223,150 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by […]
The City of Huntsville is taking another step in its regional approach to addressing homelessness, helping establish a new governance board that will coordinate housing and homeless services across Madison, […]
The Department of War has suspended the next phase of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, a move expected to have significant implications for North Alabama’s defense industry while […]
Leidos has been awarded a $24.2 million contract modification to produce additional All Up Rounds for the AGM-190A Small Cruise Missile program, continuing work that will be performed at the […]
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Huntsville Hospital Health System has named Jeremy Gray president of Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital, following a nationwide search for the role. Gray steps into the position Aug. […]
Add “federal patent office partner” to Alabama A&M’s résumé. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office — which likes to call itself “America’s Innovation Agency” — announced this week it’s expanding […]
Huntsville Hospital Health System and Lakeland Community Hospital have entered into an affiliation agreement to strengthen the long-term future of the only hospital in Winston County and preserve local access […]
Huntsville Hospital Foundation has named Amy George its new president, where she’ll lead fundraising and community engagement efforts for the hospital going forward. George steps into the role after Sarah […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber has opened nominations for its 2026 Small Business Awards, recognizing businesses and individuals making an impact across the Huntsville and Madison County community. Nominations are open […]
Culture
Festival organizers on Monday unveiled the full lineup for the rescheduled 2026 festival, adding more than a dozen artists, expanding the event to four days and introducing a midway fair […]
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 […]
Community
If you’re looking for a fun, family friendly place to go for the weekend, it’s time to take a serious look at Decatur, Alabama! Whether you crave immersive museums, legendary […]
A 7-year-old Athens boy got to live out his dream this week, sworn in as an honorary officer with the Athens Police Department through the Magic Moments program. Jace Dennis, […]
The Alabama Strawberry Festival has been named Alabama’s Best Music Festival in Alabama Magazine’s 2026 Best of Bama Awards, the latest statewide recognition for one of Cullman‘s signature events. The […]
The Tennessee Valley Authority is developing a new rate structure for incoming data centers and reviewing what existing facilities pay for power, board member Randy Jones said in an interview […]
Huntsville residents had the chance to meet some of the area’s hardest-working dogs as Bark HSV welcomed Huntsville Hospital Health System’s Canines for Coping teams for a community meet-and-greet. The […]
Features
Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Coach clears round one; Doug Jones’ lawsuit isn’t done yet U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s campaign for governor got a whole […]
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 […]
