Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 104

MADISON – “Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd …” With Opening Day just three days away, Trash Pandas fans will see some changes to […]

MADISON — Found in a dictionary: “Lunáticos – Masculine plural of lunatico (noun); Spanish for lunatics. The root of this word is luna, which means moon in Latin. It is […]

HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service isn’t pulling any punches with its forecast for tonight and Saturday. The Weather Service’s Huntsville office is calling for “significant damaging winds (greater than […]

HUNTSVILLE — Fiber optic cables are the backbone of the modern world, carrying internet, TV, and telephone data. With that comes a demand for technicians to repair and test these […]

WASHINGTON — “Abuse of office.” “Threat to democracy.” “A stunt.” That’s how members of the state’s congressional delegation labeled Thursday’s announcement of former President Donald Trump’s indictment. It is the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Madison County Water Department officially launched its in-house billing, meter reading and customer service today, transitioning from Huntsville Utilities’ original services. MCWD will read meters, prepare and […]

HUNTSVILLE — March came in like a lion but it’s hardly going out like a lamb. In fact, the National Weather Service Huntsville office is forecasting storms with high winds […]

USAF Secretary: No decision on Space Command

WASHINGTON — Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday there hasn’t been a recommendation or decision made on relocating the U.S. Space Command. His remarks came during questioning from U.S. […]

Film honors Athens '75 state football champs

ATHENS — “Willie’s Gift,” a documentary film honoring the 1975 Athens Golden Eagles state championship football team, will premier next month in a benefit showing. The film by AHS alum […]

Huntsville City FC debuts with win

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Riding the strength of a pair of goals from Azaad Liadi and penalty kick saves in overtime from Ben Martino, Huntsville City Football Club debuted in style […]

Trash Pandas cookin' up some good eatin'

MADISON — Peanuts. Popcorn. Hot dogs. These have been staples for fans at the ol’ ballgame for decades. But, leave it to the Rocket City Trash Pandas to bring their […]

ADECA hosting information meetings on broadband

MONTGOMERY — In response to the critical need for internet access, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has developed the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program. To provide […]

Huntsville Schools Superintendent Finley retiring

HUNTSVILLE — Following through on a promise she made years ago, Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley announced her retirement Friday. Finley said her youngest son will be graduating in […]

Trash Pandas serving up 'Meet the Team Dinner'

MADISON – ‘Twas the night before Opening Day and all through the ballpark, not a creature was stirring … well, except for the couple hundred Rocket City Trash Pandas fans, […]

GUNTERSVILLE — A shortage of qualified meat cutters is leaving Alabama grocery stores and butcher shops desperate for skilled workers. That labor shortfall can also impact the price shoppers pay for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s two U.S. senators and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle came out on defense today in the wake of a report that the decision to move U.S. Space Command […]

HUNTSVILLE – Aerojet Rocketdyne continues to improve its processes to deliver advanced solid rocket motors to Lockheed Martin to power the Army’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS). The company […]

Take 5: Huntsville City FC's Chad Emerson

Welcome to Take 5, a five-question Q&A feature of 256 Today. This edition features Chad Emerson, managing director of Business Operations for Huntsville City Football Club. Before joining the first-year […]

MONTGOMERY — Madison, the state’s fastest-growing city, has Alabama’s lowest unemployment rate among major cities, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Labor. Meanwhile, six North Alabama […]

Drake State students printing 3D lunar structure

HUNTSVILLE — With an eye to the moon, students at Drake State Community & Technical College are using robotics to 3D-print a structure that could be used as a lunar […]

Sierra Space expands Marshall partnership

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — As Sierra Space continues its inflatable technology, the company has expanded its partnership with the Marshall Space Flight Center to further accelerate the project’s development. The program […]

Strong to severe storms possible late tonight

HUNTSVILLE — It’s looking like a rough start to the weekend for the Tennessee Valley. The National Weather Service’s Huntsville office is calling for strong to severe storms moving into […]

Huntsville City FC launches 'first kit'

HUNTSVILLE — With the season opener just T-minus three days and counting, Huntsville City Football Club unveiled its “First Launch Kit” today – the secondary kit for the club’s inaugural […]

Heavy rains, storms forecast for Friday

HUNTSVILLE — It’s been a wild March weather-wise in the Tennessee Valley. And it will continue as we reach the final weekend of the month. The National Weather Service’s Huntsville […]