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Officials in Orange Beach have temporarily closed a small section of Alabama Point East beach near the Perdido Pass Bridge as spring break crowds begin arriving along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. […]

The 29th annual George Lindsey UNA Film Festival brought filmmakers and audiences to Florence this month for three days of screenings, discussion and live events. The University of North Alabama […]

GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations as part of a larger nationwide effort to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the aerospace supply chain. The investment […]

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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville told North Alabama civic and business leaders on Monday that Huntsville’s defense sector played a major role in U.S. actions in Iran, known as “Operation Epic […]

Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton and graduate guard Kalia Walker earned major postseason honors from the Southwestern Athletic Conference, highlighting a record-setting season for the Bulldogs. Thornton was […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has postponed a campaign rally scheduled for Monday evening in Marshall County due to the threat of severe weather across North Alabama. Marshall’s campaign announced […]

A mechanical failure at Decatur’s recycling processing facility has forced the city to temporarily suspend recycling operations, disrupting curbside recycling service for both Decatur residents and partner municipalities including Athens. […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board through April 1, 2027, and named Director Jeff Hagood as chair-elect […]

Bobby Martin, a pastor and self-described working man from northwest Alabama, has entered the race for Alabama’s Senate District 6, saying he wants to bring attention to challenges facing rural […]

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North Alabama parents will soon see new options when shopping for baby essentials. Target is rolling out a redesigned baby department in select stores, part of a nationwide effort aimed at […]

The developers behind Front Row say they are not building apartments. They are building something Huntsville hasn’t had before. Standing amid cranes and concrete, co-developers Mitchell Rutter of Essex Capital […]

Huntsville residents will soon spot a 13-foot tall boot rolling through town. L.L.Bean’s iconic Bootmobile is set to arrive in the Rocket City beginning March 28, building excitement ahead of […]

From streaming services and music apps to meal kits and fitness platforms, subscriptions have become a normal part of everyday life. They’re convenient, often affordable on their own, and easy […]

Lockheed Martin Space has been awarded an $18.8 million contract modification for continued work on the Navy’s Trident II (D5) Life Extension 2 program, with the largest share of work […]

Developers behind the $220 million Front Row development have announced the start of pre-leasing for The Residences at Front Row, marking a major step forward for the mixed-use development rising […]

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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 […]

Artists and crafters from across the Southeast will gather along the shores of Lake Guntersville April 18-19 for the 65th annual Art on the Lake festival. The longtime spring tradition, […]

The Southern Fried Film Festival has received a $20,000 grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support programming and filmmaker travel for its 2026 festival. Organizers said […]

Jacksonville State and Alabama A&M will face off in a non-conference baseball matchup at Toyota Field on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:05 p.m., the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced Tuesday. […]

Ever wanted to toss a telephone pole while wearing a kilt? Or cheer on someone who can? Your moment has arrived. The North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games is […]

Thinking about grabbing lunch in New York City and being back home by bedtime? Starting June 7, travelers flying out of Huntsville International Airport will have twice as many chances […]

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One of Huntsville’s most popular spring traditions is hopping back to John Hunt Park. Huntsville Parks and Recreation will host its fifth annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4, from 10 […]

The Huntsville Museum of Art has received a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Hank Isenberg, a contribution the museum says will strengthen its exhibitions, education programs and community outreach […]

The Land Trust of North Alabama has permanently protected 65 acres on Green Mountain, securing a key piece of land long targeted for conservation. The nonprofit organization recently closed on […]

What was once a 32-acre abandoned chicken processing plant is now taking root as a new recreational destination for Athens. City leaders joined representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority, Athens […]

High school baseball teams from across the Tennessee Valley will once again take the field at Toyota Field this spring, with five dates scheduled beginning March 14. The Madison ballpark, […]

Long before the name appeared in Madison, the “Donut Dollies” were a familiar sight to American troops stationed in war zones. During World War I, World War II, and the […]

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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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