Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 45
HUNTSVILLE — Starfish Holdings recently made a pair of moves at the executive levels. The parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, and SIMVANA announced that Torch […]
HUNTSVILLE — A handgun discharged inside a second-grader’s backpack and the bullet struck another student’s backpack but no one was injured in the incident Thursday at Huntsville’s Challenger Elementary School. […]
GUNTERSVILLE — Boating traffic will be “ramping” up on Lake Guntersville thanks to the renovation of Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, […]
WASHINGTON — Huntsville native Ella Sullins has been promoted to chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, the congressman’s office announced. Sullins has served as Strong’s legislative director since […]
WASHINGTON – To help employees of non-profit organization invest for retirement, Sen. Katie Britt joined fellow Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) in reintroducing […]
WASHINGTON – In a move to erase a law signed by former President Ronald Reagan, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the “Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act” […]
NORMAL — Though he’s only been at the position a few weeks, Alabama A&M Head Coach Sam Shade hit the ground running. And his efforts paid off Wednesday as the […]
BIRMINGHAM — With the ribbon-cutting of a branch bank in Madison set for Friday, JPMorganChase plans to triple the number of branches in Alabama and hire an additional 170 bankers […]
MONTGOMERY – Several area organizations recently received state grants to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $900,000 in grants to four organizations […]
HUNTSVILLE – For anyone who wants to take a look behind the badge at how local law enforcement works, the Huntsville Police Department has an opportunity for you. HPD has […]
MONTGOMERY – Vowing to “create a safer Alabama,” Gov. Kay Ivey unveiled a bipartisan-backed public safety package during her State of the State address Tuesday. “Bolstering public safety is my […]
MENTONE — To help preserve history and enhance tourism, the Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $300,000 grant for the Town of Mentone to support the renovation and revitalization of […]
HUNTSVILLE — A normally routine Huntsville/Madison County Chamber membership meeting took a surprise twist Wednesday. In his last official act as Board chair, Sameer Singhal surprised LaFreeda Jordan and Shane Davis […]
WASHINGTON – A Harvest man who served with the Navy in the Vietnam War was recognized by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the February “Veteran of the Month.” Tuberville (R-Auburn) […]
ATHENS – Robby Parker is at the head of the class of local educators. With successful stints as superintendent, principal, teacher, and coach, he can add Head of School to […]
WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin Space’s Huntsville facility will provide more than one-third of the work on a recent contract awarded by the Navy. Lockheed Martin Spacewas awarded an $86,700,000 cost-plus-incentive-fee, […]
WASHINGTON – Recognizing them as representing “the best of Alabama,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced the nominations of nine high school students from Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District to United States […]
ARDMORE — A longtime fixture near Exit 1 of the Ardmore exit on I-65 is cooking once again. Literally. Huddle House has reopened and is under new management, the Greater […]
HUNTSVILLE – In a move to strengthen the front line, Huntsville City FC announced the signings of a pair of forwards for the upcoming season which kicks off March 9. […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey supported a bill Tuesday that would ban smart phones and other devices. Legislation prohibiting the use of smart phones and other wireless communication devices in […]
CULLMAN — Citing its outstanding commitment to safety, Attorney General Steve Marshall presented the 2024 Safe School Initiative Award to Cullman City Primary School. The award provides the opportunity to […]
VAN HORN, Texas — Blue Origin completed its 29th New Shepard flight and 14th payload mission today which was to simulate lunar gravity. The payloads experienced roughly two minutes of lunar […]
MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas will take Minor League Baseball back 40 years as part of their Huntsville Stars Throwback night in August with an appearance by […]
