Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 109

Rocket City Reno: MLB requiring stadium upgrades

MADISON — It’s not a new HGTV show but “demo day” is coming to Toyota Field. Though it’s just three years old and has hosted only two baseball seasons, the […]

Alabama A&M to host ACCC basketball championships

HUNTSVILLE – March Madness, Alabama Community College style, is coming to Alabama A&M. The university’s newly opened Event Center has been selected to host the 2023 Alabama Community College Conference […]

Dollar named Committee of 100's first COO

HUNTSVILLE — Andrew Dollar has been named chief operating officer for the Huntsville Committee of 100, the organization announced. He starts Monday as the organization’s first COO. “I absolutely could not […]

MONTGOMERY — Residents of more than 2,500 households in DeKalb and Jackson counties will have broadband access, thanks to the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. Gov. Kay Ivey today joined a […]

Bank Independent: A community bank with muscle

HUNTSVILLE — Much like the little engine that could, Bank Independent doesn’t just think it can, but it knows it can handle big development projects. And it does “with some […]

Human Trafficking Awareness Day not to celebrate

HUNTSVILLE – The North Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force is among several area organizations and municipalities recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force is […]

ULA loads Vulcan onto RocketShip

DECATUR — A Decatur-built rocket was loaded onto a specially designed cargo ship Tuesday to be shipped to Cape Canaveral, Fla. The United Launch Alliance Vulcan will eventually replace the […]

HUNTSVILLE — There is chance for strong to severe thunderstorms late Wednesday night over far northwest Alabama then gradually spreading eastward during the day Thursday, the National Weather Service’s Huntsville […]

Strong 'proud' of vote to cut billions for IRS

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined his Republican House colleagues Monday night to pass a bill slashing nearly $71 billion that Congress had provided the IRS. The “Family and […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have added some bite to their promotions roster. “All you can eat Wednesdays” will join the returning Ladies Night, Dog Days, Fireworks Friday […]

Strong sworn in as U.S. congressman

WASHINGTON — After a historic Speaker of the House vote went to the 15th ballot Friday night, U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong (R-Monrovia) was sworn into office to serve in the […]

Shoals National Heritage Area bill signed into law

WASHINGTON – A pair of bills authored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and former Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) were signed into law by President Joe Biden today as a part […]

MartinFed acquires Xcel Engineering

HUNTSVILLE –  MartinFed, a Huntsville-based federal solutions provider, has acquired Xcel Engineering of Oak Ridge, Tenn., the companies announced Thursday. The acquisition of Xcel Engineering is a strategic move for […]

Employers to see 54% unemployment insurance tax cut

MONTGOMERY — Most Alabama employers will see a 54% tax cut in their 2023 unemployment insurance taxes and the state has dropped into the lowest tax rate schedule, the state […]

AMLA names Beasley marketing, communications chief

DECATUR — Karen Beasley has been named director of marketing and communications for the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, the organization announced Wednesday. Beasley has nearly 30 years of marketing […]

A historic first day in Congress for Strong

WASHINGTON — The family and friends of Dale Strong were going to throw a party for the new congressman Tuesday. Except, he wasn’t a congressman, yet, thanks to Congress’s failure […]

HUNTSVILLE — With a threat of severe weather in today’s forecast, the Huntsville-Madison County EMA has three outdoor warning sirens that are not working, the agency announced. The EMA issued […]

Encore! 'Star Player' back at Music Hall of Fame

TUSCUMBIA — The Alabama Music Hall of Fame’s “Star Player” exhibit is coming back after its hiatus during COVID. Tristen Gressett of Pell City will be the first performer featured […]

Sen.-elect Katie Britt to be Sen. Katie Britt today

WASHINGTON – For the “Mama on a mission,” it will be “Mission Accomplished” today when Sen.-elect Katie Britt becomes Sen. Katie Britt. The soon-to-be junior senator from Birmingham will take […]

Some roads opening but caution urged

HUNTSVILLE — Area law enforcement officials are asking motorists to use extreme caution due to the potential of black ice. If you do not have to be out on the […]

Travel conditions treacherous across North Alabama

HUNTSVILLE — Law enforcement agencies across North Alabama are urging motorists to travel with caution as subfreezing temperatures and snow are creating hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service’s Huntsville […]

TVA initiating rolling blackouts across the region

HUNTSVILLE — Due to the continued increased demand on the electric system caused by the extremely cold temperatures, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has initiated mandatory electric load reduction. This […]

Huntsville visitors center closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is closing its visitor center and information kiosk this weekend and New Year’s Day in observance of the holidays. The Visitor […]

Shelby's final vote brings $20.7B to North Alabama

WASHINGTON – An era came to an end Thursday in the halls of Congress. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) cast his final vote – in support of the comprehensive appropriations […]