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Alabama’s footprint in NASA’s return to deep space was on display this week as the Artemis II mission launched, marking the first human journey toward the moon in more than […]

As the school year winds down and summer plans begin to take shape, the Huntsville Parks & Recreation is preparing to welcome kids back for another season of camps filled […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville will host its annual Spread Life Festival and Plant Sale on April 18, offering a day focused on plants, wellness and community engagement. The […]

Maker's Day celebration

Two of the city’s historic institutions are teaming up to bring Alabama’s early craftsmanship to life during a special community event later this month. Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Burritt […]

A Cullman County recovery and workforce training initiative is set to expand after securing a $1 million federal grant to strengthen job readiness and addiction recovery services in North Alabama. […]

Hexagon US Federal Inc. in Huntsville has been awarded a $34.7 million contract modification to support the U.S. Marine Corps’ Consolidated Emergency Response System, according to a Department of Defense […]

Athens State University has launched a new initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for adult learners and strengthening alignment with workforce demands. The “Career Advantage” initiative is designed as a comprehensive […]

The North Alabama International Trade Association has appointed four new members to its board of directors, adding leadership from the automotive, aerospace, marketing and defense sectors. The organization announced the […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) made it clear Wednesday that he is frustrated with the handling of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding fight in Washington as the partial […]

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Business

Iconic outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is opening its first Alabama location at Bridge Street Town Centre this Friday, April 3, with a weekend of family-friendly festivities. The nearly 16,000-square-foot store will […]

Montgomery TechLab has opened applications for its next Defense Accelerator cohort, with the program set to begin this summer and culminate in a major defense technology conference. According to the […]

In what the Department of Defense calls a landmark agreement to bolster the “Arsenal of Freedom,” Boeing is ramping up its operations in Huntsville. As part of a new seven-year […]

Crestwood Medical Center is now part of Huntsville Hospital Health System, a transition officials say will preserve local control while strengthening access to care across North Alabama. The move follows […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $14.1 million contract modification to Range Generation Next LLC to support operations at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site. The […]

A new analysis from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama states that a decline in international migration is slowing population growth across most of Alabama, though Huntsville continues to […]

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Culture

Huntsville Museum of Art will open its doors for a free, day-long cultural celebration on Saturday, April 11, as it hosts the “Impressions of Asia” Culture Fair. The event, scheduled […]

A new nonprofit organization has been established to help secure the long-term future of one of North Alabama’s premier military museums. Leaders with the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum announced the […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

The music born in the Shoals that has shaped generations is being brought into focus through a new exhibit in downtown Florence. The University of North Alabama’s Shoals Music Archive […]

Local musicians, venue operators and music fans are invited to gather later this month as the Huntsville Music Office hosts its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026. The free community […]

A photograph taken in Madison has earned top honors in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest, as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced […]

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Community

A 16-year-old student has been charged after a firearm was found in a vehicle on school property following an altercation at Grissom High School, according to the Huntsville Police Department. […]

The City of Madison has opened applications for its first-ever Mayor’s Youth Council, a year-long program giving high school students a hands-on look at how local government works. The program […]

The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, a yearlong program designed to give high school students hands-on experience in local government and […]

UNA Band Leader

The University of North Alabama has selected Dr. Joseph Gray as its next Director of Bands following a nationwide search, university officials announced. Gray will lead the university’s nationally recognized […]

Crews from Huntsville Utilities earned national recognition after bringing home eight awards from the American Public Power Association Public Power Rodeo held March 28. Teams representing 60 public electric utilities […]

One of North Alabama’s most popular Memorial Day weekend traditions is set to return as the Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic brings two days of balloons, live entertainment and […]

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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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