Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 57

HUNTSVILLE — A “flexible option” to shop and dine in downtown Huntsville is available for visitors. The Downtown Explorer Card, a digital gift card to support local food, beverage, and […]

KILLEN — The Alabama Department of Transportation aims to improve safety at a Lauderdale County intersection using an alternative intersection design. The $451,098 project, starting this week, will convert the […]

HUNTSVILLE — “When Johnny (and Janie) comes marching home again, hurrah, hurrah …” While there won’t be a brass band or troops marching, the Semper Fi Community Task Force is […]

STERLING, Ill. — Nine years ago, Rodney Smith Jr. was driving his usual route in Huntsville when he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn — so he […]

HUNTSVILLE — While the nation and the world waited to see who won the race for president, the local and congressional results came in from across the Tennessee Valley. U.S. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Citing the city’s space heritage and its Apollo legacy, a New York-based space construction firm moved its operations to the Rocket City. SpaceFactory, a pioneer in space and […]

ATHENS –  In a move to help answer a critical nursing shortage and an ease for nursing students, Northeast Alabama Community College and Athens State are establishing  joint enrollment nursing program. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Across the valley and across the nation, people will be casting their votes today in local, state and national elections. In Alabama, polls will be open 7 a.m. […]

RAINSVILLE — Shouts of “play ball” will soon echo around the campus of Northeast Alabama Community College. The Mustangs will field their first women’s softball team in the spring and […]

Athens woman dies in motorcycle crash

DECATUR – An Athens woman was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash, Decatur police reported. Police said Janet Gay Smith, 72, of Athens was a passenger on the motorcycle […]

DECATUR – Decatur police are investigating an apparent road incident which left a motorcyclist in critical condition with a gunshot wound. According to police, around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, officers responded […]

HUNTSVILLE — It may be known as Lobsterfest, but the Huntsville tradition is more than fresh Maine crustaceans. The St. Thomas Episcopal Church Lobsterfest, an annual family friendly event for […]

MONTGOMERY — Four area airports are sharing some $600,000 in state funding awarded by the Alabama Department of Transportation for improvements. Statewide, ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program provided $3.6 […]

MONTGOMERY – Though their state capitals are several hundred miles apart, Alabama and Virginia joined forces to combat the fentanyl epidemic ravaging communities across the country. In a historic partnership, […]

DECATUR – All good things must come to an end and this weekend is the finale for a great thing. The final Alabama 100 Series tournament of the year launches […]

MONTGOMERY — In the spirit of helping the homeless, including victims of domestic violence, two Tennessee Valley cities and three nonprofit agencies will share $1.3 million in grant assistance. The […]

MONTGOMERY – Calling a Florida doctor “an immediate danger to his patients and the public,” the Alabama Medical Licensure Commission has temporarily suspended Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky’s license to practice medicine […]

DECATUR — A memorable evening of culture, community, and celebration are in store Saturday for the third annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration in downtown Decatur. The immersive cultural experience […]

RAINSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey is on the road for the final stop of her Rebuild Alabama Road Tour. Ivey will be highlighting the resurfacing of Dilbeck Road from Church […]

MONTGOMERY – With Halloween coming tomorrow, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency  urges everyone to prioritize safety to avoid any frights on Halloween night.   There will likely be more pedestrians on […]

BIRMINGHAM — As Alabama A&M approaches its 150th anniversary, the school is reflecting on its heritage with an eye on the future and its growth. At its regular October meeting,, the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City is famed for its missile and defense businesses and this most-recent acquisition is a coming together of two Huntsville businesses in those industries. Special Aerospace […]

Huntsville man arrested in Pulaski Pike slaying

HUNTSVILLE – A Huntsville man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting Oct. 12. Huntsville Police said Jerriance Dural Freeman, 38, of Huntsville fled the shooting […]

MONTGOMERY — It’s just seven days until the General Election and it’s not too late to get the correct information on ballots, voting and requirements. In fact, Alabama Secretary of […]