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The Madison County Farmer’s Market will open for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 18. The market is located at 1022 Cook Avenue in Huntsville. It will operate every Saturday […]
The Huntsville Police Department will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint Friday, April 17, as part of an ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and enhance roadway safety across the city. […]
Financial confidence is not built overnight. It grows through simple habits, intentional choices, and a willingness to start. During America Saves Week, many people take time to reflect on their […]
A local resident is turning her personal health journey into a community-wide effort to raise awareness and support research for a rare, incurable condition. Haley White, who lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth […]
A federal restructuring of the U.S. Forest Service will result in the closure of a research and development facility in Huntsville, with agency operations in Alabama shifting to a new […]
GE Appliances on Thursday celebrated a $28 million investment at its Morgan County refrigeration plant, unveiling upgraded manufacturing equipment and a new on-site primary care clinic during a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
Tensions are rising in the Republican primary for Alabama House District 20, as State Rep. James Lomax and former Congressman Mo Brooks trade sharp accusations over their respective tax records. […]
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Athens Rotary Club partner to deliver beds for children in Limestone County
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Limestone County has received a $5,000 donation from the Athens Rotary Club to support its mission of providing beds to children in need across the community. […]
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Business
BlueHalo LLC has been awarded a $19.4 million Department of Defense contract to support the development of advanced ceramic materials and processes. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, valued at up to $19,454,545, […]
Athens State University will be among a select group of universities and research oriented organizations joining together to form the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC). The regional R&D group is expected […]
Radiance Technologies has been awarded a nearly $150 million federal contract to support modernization efforts at a key U.S. missile testing site. The Defense Logistics Agency announced Radiance received a […]
Hadrian F4 in Cherokee served as the backdrop Friday for a visit from U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who used the stop to highlight how recent federal tax […]
The Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $4.7 billion contract to produce PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors. Lockheed Martin maintains a major presence in the Rocket City, […]
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 […]
Community
A major hip-hop star is set to take the stage in North Alabama as Wiz Khalifa headlines the University of North Alabama’s annual Spring Concert this week. The show is […]
A new pickleball tournament aimed at combining competition with community impact is coming to Point Mallard Park later this month. The Daybreak Paddle Battle, hosted by the Rotary Club of […]
A new accessible playground is now open at Joe Wheeler State Park, marking a major upgrade for one of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations. State and local leaders gathered […]
Athens-Limestone Hospital is asking residents across Limestone County to weigh in on local healthcare needs as part of a new Community Needs Assessment aimed at shaping future services and priorities. […]
New accessibility resources are now available at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, thanks to a regional partnership aimed at making one of Alabama’s top tourist destinations more inclusive. The […]
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 […]
