Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 46

HANCEVILLE – Called an “immersive learning experience,” a Safe Driving Summit aims to educate Winston County students on safe driving choices. The Safe Driving Summit by the Alabama Department of […]

WASHINGTON — In her continuing fight to help provide obstetric care in the state’s and nation’s rural areas, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sens.Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill Monday to increase access to care for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs providers in the community. Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined […]

MONTGOMERY — In the wake of mass shootings, including one in Birmingham that left four people dead, Gov. Kay Ivey and lawmakers from both parties are boosting legislation to ban […]

SHEFFIELD — Construction at Bank Independent’s Operations Center in Sheffield continues to proceed. Situated on a 50-acre site that was owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the 95,000 square-foot complex […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address tonight will have a North Alabama tone to it. Ivey will deliver the annual address to a joint session of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The mother of two toddlers was arrested on child abuse charges after deputies found a garbage-strewn apartment with feces on the walls. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s […]

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — In its highly anticipated showdown against North Carolina A&T, the Alabama A&M Marching Maroon & White blew the roof off, well they would have if SoFi Stadium […]

MONTGOMERY — A Huntsville hotel and a convenience store will be the site of electric vehicle charging stations, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced. They are among […]

HARTSELLE — Calhoun Community College and the Morgan County School System are launching a program to “redefine the high school education experience.” The courses in medical and machining will be […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy prepares to raise the curtain on its new home, the organization said it reached a major milestone in its capital expansion […]

MADISON – To recognize area communities and their pride, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are hosting the Hometown Throwdown series of promotions this season. The special nights will be dedicated […]

Agile Defense, Sonalysts awarded contracts from DoD

WASHINGTON — A pair of companies with facilities in Huntsville recently received contracts from the Department of Defense. Agile Defense of Reston, Va., was awarded a $12,557,977 contract modification for […]

Alabama A&M celebrates Black History Month 2025

NORMAL — To honor the rich history, vibrant culture, and invaluable contributions of the Black community, Alabama A&M’s Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development is hosting a series of events […]

HUNTSVILLE — A 21-year-old man was arrested for the murder of a convenience store employee Saturday night, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced. Jahree Daiquan Williams has been charged with […]

MADISON – If you can hold the  famous note in the “Star Spangled Banner” – “O’er the land of the fre-e-e-e-e-e-e-e …”, you may want to consider trying out to […]

HUNTSVILLE — Arts Huntsville, in partnership with Huntsville Revisited and the city of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is hosting a program to connect Huntsville artists and arts organizations with […]

NASHVILLE – Maximus Ekk, who played last season for Huntsville City FC, has signed with Nashville Soccer Club. HCFC is the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate of Nashville. Ekk, 19, has […]

ELGIN, Ill. — To help address the shortage of skilled labor in the industry, SparkForce, The FMA Foundation, has awarded 59 scholarships- including one to a Calhoun Community College student […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor will be no more, as of Saturday. The department will become the Department of Workforce and Secretary of Labor Marty Redden is retiring […]

HUNTSVILLE — Concordia Technologies of Huntsville has been awarded a contract from the Missile Defense Agency for hypersonic-related work. The total value of this contract is valued at $9,399,969, according […]

HUNTSVILLE — Marking its continual growth, Sigma Defense Systems has expanded its presence in the Rocket City. The Georgia-based defense technology company hosted a ribbon-cutting for its EWA Warrior Services […]

ATHENS — Several area high school students will be launching their future among leaders, thanks to the Athens Rotary Club Youth Leadership Awards. The club is sponsoring eight high school […]

ATHENS – Specialty tea shop Driftwood Dragonfly won the Bright Ideas grant pitch competition, Athens Main Street announced. Owner Michelle Crawford received the $10,000 grant in an event at the […]