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Members of the public can now enjoy select recreational facilities at Redstone Arsenal through a new Recreational Badge Program designed to provide limited access while maintaining the installation’s security requirements. […]

Three of North Alabama’s largest nonprofit community health providers are joining forces next month to connect families with affordable healthcare and community resources during the annual Community Fun & Wellness […]

Most of Alabama’s reported cyclosporiasis cases this year have occurred in North Alabama, prompting the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to remind residents to watch for symptoms and practice […]

As emerging technologies reshape the nation’s security landscape, The University of Alabama in Huntsville announced it is expanding its Intelligence and Security Studies offerings to prepare the next generation of […]

Huntsville-based Aventis LLC has been awarded a potential $523.9 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide technical and management advisory services supporting aerospace research, development, testing and evaluation programs. The […]

Huntsville Hospital has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2026, earning national recognition for its workplace culture and commitment to employee development. The […]

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new airborne counter-drone system capable of disabling swarms of enemy drones using high-power microwave technology, with the program managed through the company’s Missiles and Fire Control […]

Huntsville is creating more opportunities for local musicians to build careers beyond North Alabama through a series of programs that connect artists with audiences around the country and the world. […]

The Madison Police Department is asking the public for help as investigators continue looking into the death of a 54-year-old man whose body was discovered earlier this month. Police said […]

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Four Bank Independent employees who have helped support the organization’s operations for years have been promoted to officer positions, recognizing their leadership, expertise and institutional knowledge in key internal banking […]

Huntsville-based defense technology company Anduril Industries has been selected by the Department of War as one of three companies to help develop and qualify a new generation of affordable, air-launched […]

A Huntsville defense contractor is among four companies selected to compete for future task orders under a U.S. Army contract valued at up to $44.6 million for ammunition industrial base […]

Huntsville’s MidCity District is adding another locally owned business this fall as Madison native Mia Muschek prepares to open Maison Rose, a boutique offering European-inspired gifts, home décor and artisan […]

Huntsville continues to stand out as one of the nation’s strongest housing markets for first-time buyers, earning the No. 12 overall ranking in a new national study that highlights the […]

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 […]

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An Irish couple, known as Amy Jane and Scott, expected a good meal when they stopped at Liberty Restaurant in Scottsboro during a road trip across the United States, but […]

Three Huntsville musicians will represent the Rocket City on an international stage later this summer after being selected for the prestigious TIVEDEN songwriter residency and music exchange in Sweden. The […]

Five months after North Alabama lost one of its most beloved musicians, Microwave Dave Gallaher’s legacy is finding a permanent home in Alabama music history. The Alabama Music Hall of […]

Madison will soon have a new landmark designed to celebrate both the city’s identity and the nation’s 250th birthday. City officials, along with Madison Visionary Partners and the Madison Chamber […]

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 […]

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Rocket City New Music has announced its fifth concert season, featuring four performances from September 2026 through May 2027 that will bring contemporary classical music to venues across Huntsville. Now […]

The Tennessee RiverLine is celebrating five years since its launch and a decade since the idea was first conceived, marking the growth of a regional initiative focused on recreation, conservation […]

The Huntsville Museum of Art will bring the work of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century to North Alabama this summer with the opening of WARHOL: […]

A HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology-led partnership has been selected for a National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines award that could bring up to $160 million over the next decade to […]

Fresh roasted sweet corn, local produce and family activities will take center stage Saturday as the Madison County Farmer’s Market hosts its annual Corn Festival. The festival will take place […]

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced that $2 million has been included in the fiscal year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations to fund safety improvements along the Pine Street […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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