Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 72

HUNTSVILLE — “You’re a grand old flag, You’re a high-flying flag …” It’s the subject of songs and, of course, the National Anthem. We pledge allegiance to it but an […]

CHEROKEE — A Huntsville native has been tapped to head up a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Colbert County. AE Industrial Partners, a private equity firm specializing in national security, aerospace […]

ATHENS – With a nod toward “Southern elegance,” Southern Throne Boutique is holding a grand opening this weekend in Athens. The boutique at 216 S. Marion Street in Athens will […]

GADSDEN — The term “community college” is not used loosely around Gadsden and  Etowah County. In fact, it is the communities that make Gadsden State Community College what it is, […]

MADISON – A top draft pick of the Los Angeles Angels, who pitched for the Trash Pandas last season, has returned to the Rocket City on a rehab assignment. The […]

PELL CITY — A St. Clair County man was convicted on multiple counts of possession of child pornography with intent to disseminate and transmitting obscene matter, Attorney General Steve Marshall […]

Thomas named chairman of PDW board of directors

HUNTSVILLE —  Retired Gen. Tony Thomas III has been appointed chairman of the PDW board of directors, the Huntsville-based company announced. PDW is a drone technology company revolutionizing small robotics […]

MOULTON — In a unique pairing, the Decatur Career Center and the Lawrence County Community of Churches are hosting the Lawrence County Job Fair today. This will be the first […]

HUNTSVILLE — A driver was injured Sunday in a single-car wreck that knocked out electricity to thousands of residents in south Huntsville. Huntsville Utilities said its Electric Operations crews responded […]

Lauderdale County man convicted for child porn

MONTGOMERY — Calling it an “abhorrent crime,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said a Lauderdale County man pleaded guilty on multiple counts of possession of child pornography. Kevin Prather, 52, […]

VESTAVIA HILLS – A new car tag, aimed at raising awareness and support for individuals affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is being offered through the state. The PTSD Awareness Distinctive […]

DECATUR — Let’s get straight to the point. The Calhoun Community College manufacturing team has pulled off a “four-peat.” The Warhawks three-member squad secured a spot as one of the […]

MERIDIANVILLE – To paraphrase a line from a movie classic: They’re coming, so you should build it. And that’s what a Birmingham general contractor has done with a single-family rental […]

Huntsville firm VetTech wins $348M MDA contract

HUNTSVILLE — A Huntsville company has won a contract from the Missile Defense Agency valued at nearly $348 million. According to the Department of Defense, VetTech was awarded the competitive […]

BOCA CHICA, Texas — The most powerful launch vehicle ever built achieved key objectives Thursday, according to SpaceX. The launch of Starship was the second uncrewed test of the year […]

WASHINGTON – A Shoals business owner and Vietnam War medal awardee has been named “Veteran of the Month” by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Retired Army Sgt. Alvin Lynch, who received the […]

HUNTSVILLE — On the heels of launching its Ph.D. in Social Work program, Alabama A&M received a history-making grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The school announced […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — With the aid of the Tennessee Valley, two NASA astronauts are their way in a historic mission to the International Space Station. A Decatur-built United Launch […]

Report: Area, state rents continue to climb

TUSCALOOSA — For the second consecutive month average rent is on the rise in North Alabama and statewide, according to new data from the Waller, Weeks and Johnson rental index. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Toyota powerplant manufacturing facility in Huntsville has turned into an engine powerhouse. And, it continues to help drive the area economy. Toyota Alabama is expanding once again, […]

NEW YORK – It was the Music City meets the Rocket City and it paid off in the City That Never Sleeps. “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George […]

DECATUR — The two campuses are separated by just a few miles, but there was a world of distance for some students to transfer credits from one to the other. […]

ATHENS — To answer a demand from the state’s fastest-growing county, Pinnacle Financial Partners has moved into Athens. The Nashville-based bank has opened a temporary full-service office in Athens at […]

HUNTSVILLE — A longtime Marshall Space Flight Center employee has been promoted to the No. 2 position at the NASA field center in Huntsville. Rae Ann Meyer was named deputy […]