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Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is continuing its investment in the North Alabama community, awarding $150,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit organizations serving Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties. The funding marks the […]

Fourteen people stranded in two separate cave incidents during Sunday’s flooding in Jackson County were brought to safety without injury, thanks to a coordinated rescue effort involving local and regional […]

After months of anticipation, The Chop House has officially opened its doors in Town Madison, bringing the restaurant group’s first Alabama location to one of the region’s fastest-growing developments. The […]

The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council will host a public forum this week focused on elder abuse awareness, financial exploitation and scams targeting older adults. The event is scheduled for […]

The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS has selected veteran association executive Tiffany James as its next chief executive officer, placing her at the helm of both HAAR and ValleyMLS as […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) secured some major wins for North Alabama as he was able to get funding for two critical water improvement projects in rural communities included in […]

Griffon Aerospace has been awarded a nearly $68 million U.S. Army contract to procure additional Outlaw Gen 3 aerial target systems, continuing a program the company has supported for more […]

A new national survey suggests residents in Madison feel especially optimistic about growing older and living long, healthy lives. The survey named Madison among Alabama’s top “longevity mindset” communities alongside […]

With Independence Day celebrations approaching, Huntsville Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to prepare now for one of the busiest times of year for lost animals. The department will host […]

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Business

Commercial construction is helping build more than Alabama’s skylines. According to a new study released by Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama, the industry has become a major force behind the state’s economy, […]

Huntsville-based Torch Technologies has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Best Workplaces list, earning recognition in the Government Services industry category. The annual list honors companies that Inc. says have […]

A new 154-room AC Hotel by Marriott is planned for Bridge Street Town Centre, adding another hospitality project to one of Huntsville’s fastest-growing commercial corridors. New York-based Spandrel Development Partners […]

Law firm Bradley has launched a new blog dedicated to legal developments affecting government contractors, offering analysis and guidance on issues ranging from bid protests to cybersecurity compliance. The new […]

What is taking shape in Courtland is more than another defense manufacturing facility — it is part of a broader effort to reshape how the United States defends against advanced […]

Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies announced it has expanded its Advanced Manufacturing Facility-South in Huntsville through a $25 million investment that adds 130,000 square feet of manufacturing space as the company […]

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Culture

Florence has earned national recognition as one of the South’s premier music destinations after being named to the list of “The South’s Best Music Towns” by Garden & Gun in […]

Huntsville’s iconic Cigar Box Guitar Festival paid tribute this weekend to the life and legacy of blues musician Microwave Dave Gallaher, with organizers using the event to continue the music […]

Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar has been ranked the No. 12 pizza restaurant in the United States by 50 Top Pizza USA for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the […]

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 […]

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Community

The annual Armed Forces Celebration Community Softball Game is still days away, but the competition between local elected leaders and Redstone Arsenal officials is already heating up. Both teams have […]

Need an excuse to get out of the house this week? North Alabama has plenty. Whether you’re browsing local vendors in downtown Florence, celebrating a century of babies in Huntsville, […]

Madison Visionary Partners is inviting residents to participate in its annual Big Weekend of Service on June 19-20, a community-wide volunteer effort supporting projects across Madison and Madison County. The […]

One year after the City of Huntsville cleared and reorganized the homeless encampment on Derrick Street, city officials say a new coordinated outreach approach is producing measurable results, including expanded […]

Two Huntsville Utilities water treatment facilities have been recognized for excellence in water quality and operations, earning Water Treatment Plant of the Year awards from the Alabama-Mississippi Section of the […]

What began as a gathering of six people at a Huntsville restaurant has quickly grown into one of Alabama’s more visible Republican grassroots organizations. The Huntsville chapter of the Log […]

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Features

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama The shot(s) heard around Alabama 21-0 against the Taliban. Jared Hudson didn’t just respond to Barry Moore’s Liberty Score talking […]

Off the Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama New acronyms. Same Arsenal. The Pentagon dropped 162 new UFO files on their website this morning ranging from Apollo-era photographs, […]

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 […]

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