Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 102

MONTGOMERY – A pair of North Alabama metro areas have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Decatur and Huntsville were ranked as the lowest […]

TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama has fired baseball coach Brad Bohannon, the school announced today. The firing comes in the wake of “suspicious activity” this week related to betting […]

Blue Cross offers healthy program for schools

BIRMINGHAM — In its commitment to help prevent childhood obesity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is urging schools to apply for its Be Healthy School Grant Program. “We sincerely […]

WASHINGTON — In what seems like a never-ending saga or a scene from the movie “Groundhog Day,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville pressed Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall about finalizing the […]

Athens Farmers Market opening Tuesday

ATHENS – The refurbished Athens Farmers Market is ready for shoppers. The downtown icon opens Tuesday and will run every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. through Aug. 29. The popular Saturday […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are back at home this week with a six-game homestand featuring giveaways, “Star Wars” night, Nurses’ appreciation and the debut of the Lunaticos […]

MADISON – Culver’s will host a “Make Your Meal Matter” benefit for the families of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby and injured Huntsville Police Officer Albert Morin. The event […]

Land Trust celebrates spring at Cane Creek Canyon

TUSCUMBIA – Spring is one of the best times to visit Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve. The waterfalls are flowing and wildflowers are blooming. The Land Trust of North Alabama […]

Downtown Oneonta ready to have a 'fling'

ONEONTA — There’s the first day in May, the third Saturday in October and, for Oneonta, it’s the second Saturday in June. That’s right, the Oneonta Business Association is inviting […]

HUNTSVILLE — It was just a hundred miles up the road but it was the goal of Joey DeZart’s professional journey when he took the field Wednesday night in Nashville. […]

Chance of strong storms in forecast today

HUNTSVILLE — It looks like those April showers aren’t drying out anytime, soon. And, we’ve got an outside chance at some severe storms on the anniversary when 62 tornadoes ripped […]

HUNTSVILLE — Gone are the days of developers and business owners trying to track down owners of adjacent property when applying for on-premise liquor licenses. The process could take weeks […]

A&M renews Magic City deal for 4 more years

HUNTSVILLE – With the intensity of negotiations off the field apparently measuring up to the intensity on the field, the biggest rivalry in HBCU football will remain in Birmingham. Alabama […]

EFI Automotive making $6M investment in Elkmont

ELKMONT — In a show of confidence for Limestone County and the town of Elkmont, EFI Automotive is making a $6 million investment to its North American headquarters here. EFI […]

Food City plans 6 stores in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — Food City is coming to the Rocket City. The Virginia-based grocery store chain is planning to build six stores in Huntsville, according to a development agreement with the […]

Progress continues on 'The Joe's transformation

HUNTSVILLE — With less than four weeks before the home opener, Huntsville City Football Club released an update on Joe Davis Stadium – and it’s a real kick in the […]

'Dynamic' traffic signs coming to I-565

HUNTSVILLE — There will be some dynamic signs on Interstate 565 in the coming months. The overhead signs – called Dynamic Message Signs – provide drivers with real-time traffic alerts […]

TANNER – A Huntsville company will invest $30 million and create 250 jobs for a project at Pryor Field, just outside of Decatur. The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved a […]

HUNTSVILLE — Leland Melvin is the only person to have been drafted by an NFL team and flown in space as a NASA astronaut. And he is bringing his story […]

HCFC kicks off 'group experience' tickets

HUNTSVILLE — “Don’t miss the launch.” That’s the advice from the Huntsville City FC who open their home schedule in four weeks. Season ticket sales have been astronomical for the […]

North Alabama counties pace state jobless rate

MONTGOMERY — North Alabama continues to lead the way as the state posted record-setting unemployment rate numbers for March. Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March […]

Tuberville speaks to Clements AP Government class

ATHENS — Washington came to Limestone County today. Well, sort of. Actually, Sen. Tommy Tuberville virtually joined Brittley Thompson’s AP Government class at Clements High School to answer questions about […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward a net-zero footprint and becoming a more sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this means Huntsville is addressing its […]

LOS ANGELES – The space program recently took another step on its return to the moon. This time, NASA turned to something old to help something new. Aerojet Rocketdyne completed […]