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U.S. Rep. Dale Strong is leading Alabama’s Republican congressional delegation in an effort to bring the proposed U.S. Space Academy to North Alabama. Strong spearheaded a bicameral delegation letter to […]

Huntsville-based BlueHalo has landed a nearly $100 million U.S. Air Force contract to advance technologies supporting military space systems. The company was awarded a $99.8 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for […]

Daisha Wilks and Dalton Hamby are about to race around the world on national television, but before “The Amazing Race” begins, the Northeast Alabama couple has been spending time closer […]

It is one thing to house a company’s deposits, payments, and credit. It is something more to help that company protect and safeguard its funds as financial scams evolve. Alabama-based […]

Twenty-nine leaders from across North Alabama will spend the next nine months getting a closer look at the opportunities and challenges facing the region through a new leadership program powered […]

Huntsville’s Broadway Theatre League welcomes the national touring production of “Waitress” at the Von Braun Center in the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall from September 25, 2026, to September 27, […]

A new partnership centered in the Shoals is aiming to bring more defense, maritime and advanced manufacturing production back to the United States. AE Shoals and IN44OS US LLC announced […]

A $650,000 federal award is opening a new chapter for HAPPI Health, giving the Huntsville-based health organization additional resources to expand care for patients regardless of insurance status or ability […]

Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies has won a position on a $14 billion contracting vehicle supporting the Missile and Space Intelligence Center at Redstone Arsenal. The employee-owned defense contractor announced Wednesday that […]

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Business

If pumpkin spice signals the unofficial start of fall, Huntsville apparently knows how to do it right. Tasting Table has named downtown Huntsville’s The Moon Bakeshop its Alabama pick in […]

A counter-drone weapons system being produced in Huntsville has picked up another U.S. military customer, with the Navy selecting L3Harris Technologies’ VAMPIRE system for littoral defense. L3Harris announced this week […]

Turner Construction’s Huntsville operation is one of eight companies selected by the Air Force for a contracting vehicle worth up to $900 million for restoration and modernization work at military […]

Hadrian has opened its first round of hiring at its submarine components plant in Barton, with a goal of more than 100 employees by the end of the year and […]

A national contrast therapy brand is expanding into North Alabama with plans to open a Huntsville studio later this year. SWTHZ will open a roughly 3,457-square-foot location at The Shops […]

Bank Independent has named longtime North Alabama banking executive Andy Mann its new Area President for the Shoals as Bill Howard transitions to an advisory role after nearly three decades […]

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Culture

When Sharonda and Dwight Ware moved from Washington, D.C., to Huntsville seven years ago, they quickly discovered there was plenty to do in their new city. Finding it all was […]

Acclaimed American artist and graphic novelist Miles Hyman, known for his adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” will be featured in a new exhibition at the Huntsville Museum of Art […]

One of North Alabama’s biggest fall traditions is getting even bigger this year, with Cullman Oktoberfest expanding to four days of German food, music and festivities in the heart of […]

For more than a decade, fans have been waiting to hear what comes next from Alabama Shakes. Now, the Athens-born band is giving them an answer. Alabama Shakes will release […]

For decades, economic development in North Alabama has been measured solely in new industry announcements, major development, and job creations. This year alone, Alabama saw record-breaking economic development numbers with […]

Before the first artist is announced or the first ticket is sold, River Clay Fine Arts Festival is kicking off its 11th season where organizers say its mission begins: in […]

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Community

The Huntsville Dance Community is hosting their third annual Free Day of Dance event on September 18-19, 2026. This event celebrates the variety of dancers in the Huntsville community from […]

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Gov. Kay Ivey is calling on Alabamians to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed and make sure a new generation understands what […]

Madison swimmers could soon have a place of their own to practice and compete without having to leave the city. The city of Madison and Madison City Schools unveiled plans […]

Huntsville International Airport has two consecutive national Best Small Airport titles under its belt. Now, HSV is looking for a three-peat. The airport is once again nominated for Best Small […]

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Madison community will gather at Toyota Field on Friday to remember those who lost their lives with a climb representing the […]

Huntsville-based Thrive Alabama is expanding its North Alabama footprint with a new federally qualified health center in Albertville aimed at increasing access to primary care in the region. Thrive Alabama […]

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Features

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Drake’s explanation raises more questions than it answers The court records surrounding Democratic State Senate nominee Rudolph Drake is already […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama “Dr.” Nicole Jones Wadsworth A woman who is infamous for frequently playing fast and loose with titles (and names) made […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Former nonprofit exec Kvach dodges court date once more John Kvach’s day of reckoning keeps getting kicked further down the […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Doug Jones draws big Huntsville crowd, but statewide math remains a problem Doug Jones drew his biggest Huntsville crowd yet, […]

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 […]

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