Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 107

Tuberville lands key Ag panel post

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been named to head a Senate Agriculture subcommittee that is crucial to issues facing North Alabama, including farming, rural broadband and research by […]

TUSCUMBIA — A Colbert County couple have donated a nearly-700 acre preserve to Land Trust of North Alabama. Jim and Faye Lacefield have donated Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, a […]

Former Trash Pandas to play in World Baseball Classic

MADISON – From the confines of Toyota Field, seven former Rocket City Trash Pandas will be taking their skills to one of baseball’s biggest stages – the World Baseball Classic. […]

Interest rates, inflation cooled housing market

HUNTSVILLE — High mortgage rates and inflation last year helped quell the area’s hot housing market, according to the latest report from the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors. The report […]

Severe weather could bring 'strong tornado'

HUNTSVILLE — Schools, businesses and even Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal are closing early today around the region due to anticipated severe weather. “A line of strong to […]

HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service’s Huntsville office has a suggestion for Valentine’s Day – the gift of preparedness.  From gusty winds this afternoon into Wednesday morning to severe weather […]

TVA board to hold public meeting in Florence

FLORENCE — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors will hold its quarterly business meeting and public listening session this week in Florence. The public is invited to the board […]

Huntsville nets USTA Southern Pro Championship

HUNTSVILLE – It’s another net gain for the Huntsville sports community. The Rocket City is hosting the USTA Pro Circuit Championship on May 22-28, 2023, at the Athletic Club of […]

Blasting planned along I-565 this week

MADISON — Traffic will be stopped periodically this week for blasting along I-565, the city of Madison announced. The blasting will be Monday through Friday for construction of the flyover […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host Opening Night for the first time and are coming out of the box with a full slate of promotions this season. […]

BIRMINGHAM — There wasn’t any scoring in the match Saturday but Huntsville City FC Head Coach Jack Collison learned a lot about his first-year team. HCFC played host Birmingham Legion […]

Snow on Super Bowl Sunday?

HUNTSVILLE — Welcome to North Alabama, where the weather changes by the minute. It’s not exactly that often, of course, but this week’s sunny 60s may become a snowy mix […]

Limestone County goes green for Super sons

ATHENS — If you’ve noticed a “hint” of green around Limestone County recently and you know it’s too early for St. Patrick’s Day decorations, there’s a reason for it. Or, […]

Huntsville councilman apologizes after 'longest week'

HUNTSVILLE — Embattled City Councilman Devyn Keith spoke before Thursday’s Huntsville City Council meeting promising not to be “a distraction.” Then, after the 5-plus minute statement, Keith recused himself and […]

Grant to aid public safety programs

MONTGOMERY – The Franklin County Commission received a $1.42 million grant from the governor Wednesday to aid public safety on the roads. The grant is part of a $5.6 million […]

HCFC building toward preseason opener

HUNTSVILLE — With just 11 players on the roster, Huntsville City FC is clearly a work in progress. Especially since the first-year club will play its first preseason match Saturday […]

Rey and Cynthia Almodovar honored by Chamber

HUNTSVILLE – Rey and Cynthia Almodovar are known for their long, dedicated service to the Huntsville-Madison County area. In recognition of the couple’s philanthropy, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber presented them […]

Governor's office offering summer internships

MONTGOMERY — As a former teacher, Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes the importance of education and students’ gaining on-the-job practice. To this end, Ivey announced summer internships are available for her […]

Huntsville City FC signs 10 players

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City FC has signed 10 more players ahead of its inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season, the club announced Monday. The new players join Isaiah Johnston, the club’s […]

Hendrix named UAH VP for strategic communications

HUNTSVILLE – Kristina Hendrix has been named vice president for strategic communications at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, the university announced. She began her role Feb. 1. Hendrix, a […]

Alabama A&M alum gets Eagle-eye view of Super Bowl

PHILADELPHIA — Alabama A&M University has a slogan: “Start here. Go anywhere.” Little did Marlon Sanders Jr. know a few years ago that would mean the Super Bowl. Sanders is […]

Military satellite network honors warfighter

The Space Development Agency’s resilient layered network of military satellites and supporting elements is now the “Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture” or PWSA, the SDA announced. The agency is developing a […]

Britt to serve on three committees

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has been named to serve on three committees: Appropriations; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and Rules and Administration. Her office made the announcement Wednesday. […]

Inflation may cause slight drag on state economy

TUSCALOOSA — Persistent inflation will help drag the state’s economy but the slowdown is expected to be slight, according to the annual economic forecast from the Center for Business and […]