Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 59

HUNTSVILLE — “Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle.” Not only are those lyrics from Queen’s classic hit “Bicycle Race,” it’s also a call by the […]

MONTGOMERY — After the State Board of Veterans Affairs failed to remove Kent Davis as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Kay Ivey used the “supreme executive […]

HUNTSVILLE — Backing its brand “Start here. Go anywhere,” Alabama A&M University is seeing a record number of students starting their college careers on The Hill. Sparked by the state’s […]

FLORENCE — Get your broomsticks ready and prepare for a night of frightful fun. The annual Witches Ride is taking off Thursday for a fun celebration of Halloween and a […]

Decatur motorcyclist killed in collision with car

DECATUR – A motorcyclist was killed today in an early morning collision with a car in Decatur, police said. According to Decatur police, the motorcyclist, Marcus Allen Hastings, 32, of […]

HUNTSVILLE – A Huntsville man was arrested today in connection with the shooting death of an unborn child Saturday. Huntsville Police arrested and charged Dequerius Amar Clayborn, 27, of Huntsville […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama’s proposal for deploying $1.4 billion in funds to further expand high-speed internet has received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, according to Gov. Kay Ivey’s office. […]

MONTGOMERY — Anyone who hasn’t registered to vote in next month’s General Election has until midnight tonight to take that step. Today, Oct. 21, is the deadline to register to […]

HUNTSVILLE — While the pandemic may have put a halt in Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy’s plans for a new campus in Huntsville, the show must go on and […]

Haas Foundation awards $1M grant to Gadsden State

GADSDEN — Gadsden State Community College has received a $1 million grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support its Precision Machining Program, the school announced. The program is in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Semper Fi Riders are hosting a Semper Fi Riders Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade next month. The parade is Nov. 2 […]

GADSDEN — Flying high like its cardinal mascot, Gadsden State Community College’s enrollment continues to set records and beat the national average. School officials announced the number of students has […]

HUNTSVILLE — Expect lane closures on Mastin Lake Road at North Memorial Parkway (U.S. 231-431) in Huntsville on two upcoming nights. The Alabama Department of Transportation said Mastin Lake Road will […]

DECATUR — There’s good news for motorists crossing the Tennessee River on I-65. There are no around-the-clock lane closures needed for the bridge project, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. […]

Trash Pandas Mini Plans, ticket vouchers on sale

MADISON – There aren’t any tricks but the Rocket City Trash Pandas are offering some treats with their Mini Plans and single-game ticket vouchers. The popular vouchers and 20-game plans […]

HUNTSVILLE – A third man has been arrested for a deadly shooting in north Huntsville last weekend. Tyler O’Neal Andrade, 21, of Huntsville, was booked into the Madison County Jail […]

MONTGOMERY – There was mixed news for workers and the state last month. Wages are up, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. But so is the number of unemployed […]

HUNTSVILLE — BAE Systems delivered 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems to the Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System program. The advanced aircraft survivability systems have proven themselves […]

QUANTICO, Va. — East meets West or rather, in this case, Southeast meets West for an anti-drone system contract with the U.S. Marine Corps. Huntsville-based Invariant and Anduril Federal of […]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Following the wake of destruction left by Hurricane Helene, Farm Burger, is organizing Burgers Give Back, a fundraising initiative kicking off today to support hurricane relief efforts in […]

ELKMONT -– There’s no iconic rocket, yet, but the Alabama Welcome Center is ready to greet visitors at Exit 1 on Interstate 65 in Limestone County. The opening to the […]

Isenberg honored with Community Philanthropy Award

HUNTSVILLE – Recognized for fostering a “culture of generosity,” IronMountain Solutions CEO Hank Isenberg has been named the 2024 Community Philanthropy Award recipient, the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville announced. The award […]

HUNTSVILLE — After nearly a quarter century since opening its first office in the Rocket City, American Family Care continues to grow its presence in the Huntsville metro area. The […]

HUNTSVILLE — For anyone looking for a new start in a career or if they are just looking for that second chance, their opportunity to take that next stop is […]