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Defense
Nicholson relinquishes USASAC command at Redstone Arsenal
HUNTSVILLE -- Brig. Gen. Brad Nicholson relinquished command of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command today at Redstone Arsenal.
The early morning ceremony was hosted...
Business
Major contract win bolsters Akima growth in Huntsville
HERNDON, Va. -- Akima Facilities Operations has been awarded a contract worth more than a half-billion dollars to provide installation support services at Redstone...
Sports
Huntsville City FC set to launch second annual Space Night
HUNTSVILLE -- All systems are go.
The massive rocket engine is primed for Saturday's launch of the Huntsville City FC's "Space Night" at Wicks Family...
Entertainment
Heritage Christian University to host Ricky Skaggs at Marriott Shoals
FLORENCE – Bluegrass icon and 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs will bring his Kentucky Thunder band to Florence next month. The concert, hosted by...
Community
HPD North Precinct hosts end of summer Family Fun Night
HUNTSVILLE -- With the goal of connecting to the community, the Huntsville Police Department's North Precinct is inviting families to its end-of-the-summer Family Fun...
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UAH-led coalition building statewide plasma industry
HUNTSVILLE – A 10-year, $40 million federal investment in plasma science and engineering efforts in Alabama managed at the University of Alabama in Huntsville...
A&M’s Hughley to head Senegal women’s basketball team in Olympics
PARIS -- When the Olympic athletes march into the stadium in Paris today, the head coach of the Alabama A&M men's basketball team will...
Conn’s HomePlus, Badcock Home Furniture going out of business
ATHENS -- Store closing sales are underway at the Conn's HomePlus and Badcock Home Furniture & More stores in north Alabama and around...
‘Legacy of the Invisible’ art event rescheduled due to weather concerns
HUNTSVILLE -- Art enthusiasts in Huntsville may have to wait a bit longer than originally planned but will soon have the opportunity to view...
‘Day of Play’ at Decatur’s Cook Museum is Friday
DECATUR - The Cook Museum of Natural Science is gearing up for Friday's Day of Play.
The state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur...
UAH teams excel in 2024 international CanSat competition
HUNTSVILLE – Three Space Hardware Club teams from the University of Alabama in Huntsville placed first, third and fourth nationally in the 2024 International CanSat...
Financial
Why Open a Local Bank Account
At Bank Independent, we understand the stress of deciding where to open your bank accounts. You want a financial institution that will go above...
Community
Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Farms settlement
GARDEN CITY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall cut a ceremonial ribbon Wednesday, making something good come out of an environmental tragedy.
The event celebrated...
Broadband
ADECA director: Fiber the gold standard, superior to other forms of broadband delivery
When Gov. Kay Ivey asked me to serve as Director of the Alabama Department of Community Affairs (ADECA), she made one thing clear –...
Community
Groundbreaking ceremony held for North Huntsville’s Stoner Park Skating Rink
HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville's Stoner Park will be adding a recreational attraction to its sprawling 68-acre site in the coming months.
At a ceremony Wednesday, ground...
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‘Black Hawk Down’ POW Mike Durant considering potential run for U.S. Senate
Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama's 2022 race for the U.S. Senate.
Sources say a...
New documentary: Betty Wilson wrongly convicted in death of husband, Dr. Jack Wilson
UPDATED 2:12 p.m.
HUNTSVILLE -- A new documentary claims Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted for the murder of her husband, Huntsville Dr. Jack Wilson 30...
Summit 7 adds threat protection to its advanced specializations
HUNTSVILLE – Summit 7 has earned another advanced specialization in Microsoft Threat Protection. The Huntsville-based company is a Microsoft Gold Partner and the 2022...
Chapel Hart to perform at Coldwater Jam in Tuscumbia
TUSCUMBIA -- Chapel Hart recently wowed audiences on "America’s Got Talent," garnering a golden buzzer to the finals and a legion of fans.
This weekend,...
Opening today: Luxury personal services that are all about ‘VOUS’
HUNTSVILLE – Jessica Barnes' vision for creating a special space in the salon and spa industries that not only accentuates people’s outer beauty, but...
Government
North Alabama agencies receive aid for weatherization programs
MONTGOMERY – Low-income residents in North Alabama will be able to cope with extreme hot and cold weather thanks to grants to help lower...
Community
‘Light Up the Night’ event at Huntsville’s Big Spring Park postponed
UPDATED 8:55 a.m. FRIDAY
HUNTSVILLE – Due to ground conditions in Big Spring Park, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is postponing tonight’s “Light Up the Night” event....
Recreation
Huntsville Parks & Recreation holding fall sports signups
HUNTSVILLE — Registration is open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall youth sports, including flag football, cheer, soccer and volleyball.
Parks & Recreation organizes eight...
Law Enforcement
Training day: Huntsville Police Department offers practice session for recruits
HUNTSVILLE -- The Huntsville Police Department is stepping up its recruiting efforts with a new, informal event designed to draw prospective officer candidates.
HPD will...
Community
Florence PD: Wipers on, headlights on – it’s the law
FLORENCE - The Florence Police Department is reminding motorists that it is state law to have the vehicle’s headlights on when driving in the...
Higher Education
National champion Gamecocks roll into White House for ceremony
WASHINGTON – To say they were "bowled over" is putting it mildly.
But the Jacksonville State women's bowling team took it all in Monday in...
Real Estate
Alabama Realtors’ legislative wins this year
Alabama REALTORS® are committed to be the voice of real estate in Alabama, and in order to best serve their communities, the Alabama REALTORS®...
Higher Education
UNA’s Andrew Ferworn qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship
FLORENCE -- The state of Alabama has a chance to claim back-to-back U.S. Amateur champions after the University of North Alabama’s Andrew Ferworn qualified...