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Balloons lined the room, cake was set out for guests, and a quiet space inside Huntsville Hospital became the setting for a heartfelt celebration Friday morning. There, Hospice Family Care […]
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Top Division II women’s lacrosse programs will converge on Rocket City this weekend as the Gulf South Conference Women’s Lacrosse Championship returns to the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. The […]
One of North Alabama’s largest and most anticipated annual events returns this weekend as the Panoply Arts Festival takes over Big Spring International Park for three days of art, music […]
The U.S. Army is moving more quickly than expected to field its next-generation hypersonic weapon system, with key work led out of Redstone Arsenal, according to a new release from […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is once again among the beloved chief executives in America. According to the latest Cook Political Report ratings for April, Ivey has an approval rating that […]
Huntsville Hospital posted more job openings than any other employer in Alabama in February, as statewide hiring demand continued to climb, according to new data from the Alabama Department of […]
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has advanced funding that moves the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command at Redstone Arsenal one step closer to reality, with $565 million included in […]
A regional funding partnership involving the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) is helping bring a new biotechnology startup to Madison, with a focus on expanding access to […]
North Alabama’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem took center stage this week as the Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition returned for its fifth year, awarding $25,000 in funding to small business […]
The Shoals Economic Development Authority has been awarded more than $3 million for upgrades at a local industrial park, a move that will help ready the region for new jobs and […]
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Business
As electronic payments become more common, financial institutions are encouraging business owners to take additional steps to protect their accounts from increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts. At Bank Independent, officials say […]
Radiance Technologies has promoted Executive Vice President Darien J. Hammett to chief operating officer. In his new role, Hammett will oversee daily operations, execution of strategic initiatives and internal processes, […]
The Limestone County Economic Development Association will host a regional hiring event Tuesday, bringing together job seekers and employers from across North Alabama. The Career Connect Hiring Event is scheduled […]
A new global supply agreement involving Toray Composite Materials America is expected to reinforce the strategic importance of the company’s manufacturing operations in Decatur, a key hub for advanced carbon […]
The Southeastern Conference and the City of Madison and the Greater Huntsville area will host the SEC Softball Tournament for four years at Toyota Field, starting in 2027. The SEC […]
A global leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic connectors plans to expand its North Alabama operations in a $500 million project that will create 80 jobs. Japan-based JST […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community
It’s not every day a race swaps running shoes for couches, but that is exactly what’s in store at the Parrots Block Party coming in June. The Rotary Club of […]
Partnership launched to restore Limestone County Courthouse grounds after significant tornado damage
A new partnership between Athens Main Street and the Limestone County Commission aims to restore and reimagine the courthouse grounds in downtown Athens following significant storm damage in late 2024. […]
The long-running outdoor drama The Miracle Worker will return this summer to Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, offering audiences a firsthand look at one of history’s […]
The Historic Decatur Association will host its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, May 17, inviting residents and visitors to explore some of the city’s most distinctive historic neighborhoods. The free, […]
Drake State Community & Technical College is set to host its 5th annual Jazz in the City event this summer, bringing live music and community support together for a milestone […]
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 […]
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 […]