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The Rocket City Trash Pandas have launched a new youth scholarship initiative aimed at helping more children across North Alabama participate in organized baseball and softball. The program, called Trash […]
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A traffic stop in Limestone County led to multiple felony drug trafficking charges and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities […]
A Huntsville native and former North Alabama men’s basketball standout will make a triumphant return to the state of Alabama on Wednesday night when the Texas A&M Aggies take on […]
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are gearing up for their sixth season at TOYOTA Field and are looking to fill dozens of game day and event positions with a hiring […]
This weekend from February 5-8, residents of North Alabama are going to be treated to a major angling event with the FXR Bassmaster Elite kicking off at Lake Guntersville. With […]
A new transportation safety study for the City of Athens is shining a spotlight on one of the city’s most problematic intersections while opening the door for residents to weigh […]
A fishing trip on Lake Guntersville turned into a heavyweight story when angler Forrest Winters landed a massive 84-pound blue catfish while fishing with SouthernCats Guide Service — a catch […]
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has directly secured more than $21.2 million for North Alabama projects through her role on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, following Senate passage of three Fiscal […]
Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host an African American Art Festival in celebration of Black History Month in February. The inspiring exhibit will be displayed Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 […]
Goodwyn Mills Cawood, a local architecture and engineering firm, has expanded its transportation engineering discipline with the addition of Brian Blanks, PE, PLS, as a project manager. The firm said […]
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Business
The U.S. Army has awarded a $24.4 million contract modification to Intuitive Research and Technology Corp., increasing the total value of the Huntsville-based company’s contract to approximately $74 million. The […]
Alabama will play an even bigger role in America’s missile-defense industry after Lockheed Martin announced today they will quadruple production of THAAD interceptor missiles. Lockheed reports the company reached a […]
Alabama ranks near the bottom nationally for average credit score, according to a new 2026 study released by personal-finance website WalletHub. The report shows Alabama’s average credit score is 677, […]
Packing for palm trees just got easier and cheaper for North Alabama travelers. Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop flights from Huntsville International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting […]
A northwest Alabama industrial site has been recognized as a top location for expanding business and industry. The Norfolk Southern rail-served site, located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, has received a platinum […]
Bank Independent has announced the promotions of Anne Osborne and Hallie Mauldin, effective Jan. 1, 2026, moves the bank says reflect its long-term strategic vision, commitment to succession planning, and […]
Culture
Huntsville’s own Rocket City Dietitian, Rachel Brown, is sharing one of her latest comfort-food favorites with a statewide audience through SoulGrown, an Alabama-based digital publication dedicated to celebrating the people, […]
Huntsville Ballet will continue its 62nd season with “Dancers’ Choice,” an intimate series of in-studio performances that gives the company’s professional dancers the opportunity to choreograph and perform original works […]
One of Huntsville’s most beloved neighborhood eateries is expanding into Five Points, with Good Company Cafe set to take over the former 1892 East building and introduce a brand new […]
Visitors and residents alike are invited to explore the heart of Decatur through the Downtown Turtle Trail, a growing public art experience that blends local history, creativity and outdoor exploration. […]
Second Mile Development will host acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician and children’s author Jennifer Daniels for a two-day fundraising event Jan. 23–24, 2026, featuring an intimate benefit concert and a free, family-friendly […]
Summer 2026 just got louder. Electronic music standouts Tape B and Levity have announced a joint amphitheater tour dubbed “Summer Program,” a 12-city North American run that includes a stop […]
Community
While Punxsutawney Phil looked north for his forecast, Huntsville turned to a much closer source for Groundhog Day: Cosmo the dog. Huntsville Animal Services hosted its fifth annual Ground Dog […]
Pryor Field Airport Authority has launched a yearlong celebration marking its 85th anniversary, recognizing more than eight decades of aviation service, economic impact and growth in North Alabama. Founded in […]
Florence Arts & Museums (FAM) will kick off its 2026 Alabama Plants Series this winter, offering a hands-on lineup of demonstrations, presentations and workshops centered on native plants and their […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is inviting students of all majors to turn creative ideas into meaningful impact through the Spring 2026 Charger Innovation Challenge: Serious Games Edition, a […]
Dr. Cheryl Price, associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences within the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering at the University of North Alabama, has been awarded […]
Burritt on the Mountain will invite nature lovers of all ages to explore North Alabama’s birdlife during Birding Day at Burritt, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. […]
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 […]