Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 69

HUNTSVILLE – It’s five alive for a group of Huntsville-based companies selected for Huntsville’s gBETA startup accelerator program. A’SHI SKIN, CheckMySpot, Happi Pappi, Intrinsic Methods and iXpressGenes will participate in the gBETA Huntsville program, powered […]

NEW ORLEANS — NASA took another small step Tuesday on the anniversary of the historic launch to a giant leap. Technicians moved the Space Launch System rocket core stage from […]

JACKSONVILLE — There will be a lot of playing “mountain music” because it “feels so right” with a new performing arts center at Jacksonville State University. University officials, joined by […]

DECATUR — A traveling juried art show with artwork by Alabama students who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness has made its annual stop in north Alabama. The Alabama Center […]

HUNTSVILLE — From technology startups to local businesses and nonprofits, small businesses are the backbone of the Huntsville-Madison County economy. And to recognize the diverse range of industries and expertise […]

SCOTTSBORO — Ty Simpson may be Alabama’s second-string quarterback, but he recently signed a deal worthy of some first-teamers. According to On3.com, Simpson and Scottsboro dealership Harbin Automotive agreed to […]

HUNTSVILLE – Things are going to get hot next year – as in Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. The Nashville-based restaurant has signed a lease to open its first Huntsville location, […]

MONTGOMERY – Readin’ and writin’ and ‘rithmetic … Yep, in just a couple of weeks the kids will be out the door and headed to school. To prepare for the […]

HUNTSVILLE — With nearly three decades in the aerospace and defense industries, Andy Crocker has been named vice president of business development, Special Aerospace Services announced. SAS provides space and […]

BIRMINGHAM — Students from six North Alabama high schools have been awarded scholarships by the NaphCare Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the safety and wellbeing of communities through […]

HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville man, known as a “tireless advocate for veterans, soldiers and credit unions,” has been selected for the national Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor.   […]

MADISON — TARCOG has some healthy ideas for healthy living. And it’s all available at your fingertips. TARCOG (Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments) launched a community awareness campaign […]

RALEIGH, N.C. — A pair of north Alabama law enforcement agencies will go to the dogs, thanks to grants from AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery […]

HUNTSVILLE – Lisa Bryan, a veteran in the financial industry, has been named senior vice president, private banking officer for the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville region. “We’re delighted to welcome Lisa […]

ATHENS — Art opportunities are hot happenings this summer in Athens. Athens Arts League and its artists at High Cotton Arts are offering and supporting a variety of art experiences for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville-based Sentar has been awarded the Cybersecurity Risk Management Operations recompete task order by the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. According to a news release, the task order […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama A&M University and United Way of Madison County have joined forces to conduct a thorough evaluation of the community’s needs. This strategic partnership aims to gather essential […]

DECATUR – An exhibit featuring ceramics, paper and canvas from six local artists is opening this weekend at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur. “Paper Canvas Clay” opens Friday […]

HERNDON, Va. — Akima Facilities Operations has been awarded a more than half-billion-dollar contract to provide installation support services at Redstone Arsenal. The contract awarded by the Army Contracting Command […]

Madison PD's newest crime dog is a 'Bear'

MADISON — His coat is fur, not an overcoat like the legendary McGruff the Crime Dog wore. But, nonetheless, the newest member of the Madison Police Department will help take […]

MADISON — The mystery on Madison’s west side has been answered. Yes, Costco is coming to Clift Farm. “We are thrilled to welcome Costco to Clift Farm,” said Breland Companies […]

MADISON — Chinese comfort food. That’s what Steam Boys says separates it from other Chinese restaurants. Providing a warm environment for its customers, Steam Boys says its core is a […]

PHIL CAMPBELL — Northwest Shoals Community College is bringing women’s volleyball back and the school is looking for its next coach. “Volleyball is popular in our state and we have […]

TUSCALOOSA — While rents continue to rise in north Alabama and across the state, Huntsville’s average rents are below what they should be, according to researchers at the University of […]