Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 62

TRINITY — Called the largest investment project ever undertaken in a rural Alabama county, a $1.1 billion solar manufacturing facility was inaugurated in Trinity. First Solar launched the facility which […]

CINCINNATI — Logistics is a growing industry in Huntsville and the second-largest freight brokerage in North America has climbed aboard. Total Quality Logistics, one of the largest global third-party logistics firms, […]

SCOTTSBORO — Things are taking off, economy-wise, in the Scottsboro-Jackson County area. Business is growing. The population is growing. And more things will be taking off, aviation-wise, at Scottsboro Municipal […]

HUNTSVILLE — Though Hurricane Helene won’t make landfall until this evening in Florida’s “Big Bend” area, its impact will hit the Tennessee Valley today. Helene will bring moderate to heavy […]

ARDMORE — Instead of reaching across the aisle to get things done, officials reached across the Alabama-Tennessee state line for a major sewer system project. Leaders from state, federal and […]

DECATUR — Roy Burgess Jr. has been resentenced to life without parole for the brutal 1993 capital murder of 16-year-old Kevin Ray Gardner, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today. “I am […]

HUNTSVILLE — Tropical Storm Helene is expected to make landfall as a hurricane Thursday evening in Florida’s Big Bend and it will be a factor in the weather in the […]

Trash Pandas' trio named Southern League All-Stars

MADISON – It’s said that “two’s company and three’s a crowd.” However, in the case of a trio of Rocket City Trash Pandas, three’s company is a better choice after […]

HUNTSVILLE — Former Huntsville School Board member Michelle Watkins defeated City Councilman Devyn Keith in a runoff election Tuesday for City Council’s District 1 seat. In another District 1 runoff, […]

WASHINGTON – Since taking office, Sen. Katie Britt has been committed to addressing the challenges and dangers posed by social media, especially concerning children. Her efforts working with Senate Republicans […]

HUNTSVILLE — With a soon-to-be hurricane approaching the Gulf Coast, Alabama A&M’s football game Saturday at Florida A&M has been postponed. The Bulldogs announced today their Southwestern Athletic Conference opener […]

HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service is calling for a “multi-day rainfall event” that can start as soon as this afternoon in the Tennessee Valley. The event is due to […]

HUNTSVILLE — There’s just one more seat to fill for the Huntsville City Council and City School Board. And, after today, those positions will be taken. The city’s municipale runoff […]

November general election sample ballots available

MONTGOMERY — With the general election more than a month away, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has made sample ballots available to the public. “Sample ballots for all 67 […]

ATHENS — Motorists in Limestone County should expect lane closures and lengthy delays over the next several weeks. Road crews will begin resurfacing projects Monday on Alabama Highway 251 between […]

Five area counties post jobless rates below 3%

MONTGOMERY – The unemployment rate has ticked up from a year ago, but the rate has basically remained from last month, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. Meanwhile, North […]

HUNTSVILLE — He’s known for raging against a machine, but Tom Morello’s solo work is just as intense. In fact, his latest release “Soldier in the Army of Love,” has […]

Wellstone cuts ribbon on Pediatric Crisis Care Center

HUNTSVILLE — HEMSI transports some 800 children out-of-county, and sometimes out of state, for appropriate mental health care. Additional children are transported privately by families. For a progressive metropolitan area […]

ATHENS — Calling itself a place “where timeless style meets southern charm,” Shepherd’s Clothiers is open for business in downtown Athens. The locally owned men’s clothing store at 109 S. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Medical District is in the core of the city around Governors Drive with Huntsville Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the UAB Medicine facility and physicians’ and […]

BRIDGEPORT – The rumble of thousands of motorcycles will fill the Tennessee Valley this weekend for the 31st annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. The ride commemorates the forced […]

HUNTSVILLE — When the Huntsville City Council meets today for its work session, Councilman John Meredith said he will have just one recommendation for the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget: funding […]

HUNTSVILLE — The North Alabama Area Labor Council has endorsed a pair of candidates in runoff elections for the Huntsville City Council and school board District 1 seats. Michelle Watkins, […]

BIRMINGHAM — Breast cancer. This disease can affect 1 of 8 women in their lifetime. However, 1 in 833 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, too. To encourge men […]