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A dozen nonprofit organizations serving Limestone County received a combined $46,000 Wednesday through the TVA Cares program, with funding supporting projects ranging from STEM education and workforce development to food […]

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The University of North Alabama has received national recognition for its commitment to helping first-generation college students succeed, earning a spot in the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026. The […]

Phish is heading back to Huntsville this fall as part of a newly announced eight-show October tour that includes two nights at The Orion Amphitheater. The legendary jam band will […]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Monday that President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Francisco J. Lozano to continue serving in one of the Army’s top acquisition leadership roles […]

L3Harris Technologies has completed the sale of a majority stake in its commercial space propulsion, power and electronics businesses, reviving the historic Rocketdyne name while retaining key defense programs and […]

Applications are now open for North Alabama startups seeking to compete in the 2026 P.R.O.P.E.L. pitch competition, with $60,000 in prize money available for emerging technology companies. The pitch competition […]

Huntsville-based Yorktown Systems Group has been awarded a $51.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide warfighter training support services for the U.S. Air Force Academy over the next five […]

Kayak? 5K? Do both at the 2026 Ditto Dash

If your ideal Saturday includes both a paddle on the Tennessee River and a run along the greenway, the 2026 Ditto Dash has you covered. Registration is now open for […]

Redwire officials, local leaders and elected officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the start of construction on the company’s expanded Huntsville campus, a project expected to create about 150 new high-skilled […]

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Madison County’s housing market posted strong gains during the second quarter of 2026, with home sales rising more than 11% compared to the same period last year, according to a […]

Long-Lewis Automotive Group has expanded into North Alabama’s growing automotive market through the acquisition of the former Bramlett Kia and GMC dealerships in Decatur. The dealerships will now operate as […]

A Huntsville-based defense technology company is poised to significantly expand domestic drone manufacturing after receiving a conditional federal loan commitment worth up to $820 million from the U.S. Department of […]

Alabama officials returned from the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow pointing to new investments, dozens of meetings with aerospace and defense companies, and what they described as growing momentum for one […]

Huntsville-based Sigmatech Inc. has been awarded a $49 million U.S. Space Force contract to provide systems engineering and technical assistance services supporting key space operations and logistics programs. The firm-fixed-price […]

Standing inside the 54-year-old DeKalb County Career Tech Center where generations of students have learned skilled trades, Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter reflected Friday on how far the state has […]

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Culture

Food lovers will have a full month to explore the Rocket City’s growing dining scene as the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau kicks off its annual Culinary Month in […]

Downtown Athens restaurants, coffee shops and specialty food businesses are serving up exclusive dishes and limited-time offerings as Athens Main Street launches its annual Downtown Athens Culinary Month on Friday. […]

Huntsville’s music industry has grown into a $278.2 million economic driver that supports more than 3,000 jobs, according to a new city-commissioned audit that highlights the rapid expansion of the […]

If you’ve never experienced a Velcro Pygmies show, downtown Athens will offer the perfect opportunity the Friday. The popular ’80s rock band will return to headline the final Fridays After […]

Tomatoes at farmers market

Fresh summer tomatoes will take center stage this afternoon as the Athens Farmers Market hosts its annual Tomato Tuesday, offering free tomato sandwiches while supplies last. The event begins at […]

An Irish couple, known as Amy Jane and Scott, expected a good meal when they stopped at Liberty Restaurant in Scottsboro during a road trip across the United States, but […]

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Community

Huntsville Animal Services will celebrate National Clear the Shelters Month throughout August with a series of adoption events, waived fees and community activities aimed at helping more shelter pets find […]

The 13th annual School Share drive wrapped up this month with more than 6,400 school supply items and nearly $20,000 in total financial impact for children and families across North […]

Country music icon Wynonna Judd and rock legend Melissa Etheridge will bring their co-headlining Raised on Radio Tour to Sand Mountain Amphitheater on Aug. 5 for what organizers are calling […]

As students return to classrooms next week, the Huntsville Police Department is increasing its presence around schools through its annual “Zero in the Zone” campaign aimed at improving safety in […]

Huntsville residents now have access to a continuous 14.7-mile greenway loop in South Huntsville following the completion of the newest section of the Tennessee River Greenway. Mayor Tommy Battle joined […]

As the Christina Chambers Twilight 5K draws near, organizers are reminding runners, walkers and community members that registration remains open for the Aug. 7 event honoring the late Alabama sports […]

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Features

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Coach clears round one; Doug Jones’ lawsuit isn’t done yet U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s campaign for governor got a whole […]

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 […]

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