Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 73

Boeing Starliner, ULA launch set for Wednesday

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Same song. Fifth verse. A historic crewed rocket launch has been scheduled for Wednesday – the fifth attempt for NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test. The mission […]

DECATUR — It had been a while since Sen. Arthur Orr had practiced CPR. And it was likely he never thought he would have to put that practice to work […]

I-59 reconstruction near state line underway

HAMMONDVILLE — For motorists traveling in northern DeKalb County on Interstate 59, be prepared for lane closings over the next couple years. Work will begin today on a $41 million […]

WASHINGTON — In testimony that resembled a pep talk, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt offered high praise last week for the Marshall Space Flight Center and its administration. Britt (R-Ala.) participated […]

BIRMINGHAM – Several cities, organizations and colleges in North Alabama are among those in the second round of designees of the Innovate Alabama Network. Innovate Alabama announced 62 designees of […]

ALDOT opens bids for I-565 widening in Madison

MONTGOMERY — Relief is in sight for motorists traveling I-565. You know the highway – it’s a parking lot some days, especially during rush hour. Well, in a couple of […]

MADISON — Work continues on the I-565 flyover at Toyota Field and traffic will be affected, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The next series of bridge girders for the […]

Wet Dog Triathlon fundraiser set for Decatur

DECATUR – Point Mallard has gone to the dogs. We’re talking figuratively, not literally. In fact, we’re talking about the annual Wet Dog Triathlon. Now in its 24th year, the […]

HUNTSVILLE — New homes are springing up like cotton across the Tennessee Valley. In fact, some of the buildings are on land that used to be cotton fields not so […]

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Everything continues to progress toward Saturday’s scheduled United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch carrying the first crewed Boeing Starliner spacecraft for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA […]

MADISON — It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the state and Madison is growing its school system. The Madison Board of Education approved a $49.2 million contract Wednesday […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville has been named the best in the nation for different qualities of life by national and international publications. So, it should come as no […]

DECATUR — The Decatur Utilities Board of Directors has approved almost $120 million to fund two major improvements to the Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and the city’s sewer system. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a suspected bank robber. Security camera photos show the suspect during Tuesday’s robbery of CB&S Bank at […]

MONTGOMERY – CollegeCounts is a sound investment for Alabamians to make for their children and grandchildren. And, the State Treasurer’s office is offering to kick start that investment with its […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Southern Fried Film Festival returns for a multi-day celebration of film and local music next month. The event will take place June 6-9 throughout Huntsville, highlighting and […]

FORT PAYNE – For months, passengers and pilots had a bumpy start and finish to their flights at Isbell Field in Fort Payne. Now, thanks to the city and the Alabama […]

HUNTSVILLE — HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has earned the Innovate Alabama Network designation and was awarded funding for two key initiatives to strengthen entrepreneurs across the state. The designation connects […]

ATHENS — Looking to the future, a pair of entrepreneurs reached into Athens’ history in moving their business downtown. Athens Alehouse & Cellar, a woman-owned business, is moving its operations […]

HUNTSVILLE – The $20 million, five-year Future Technologies and Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) initiative led by the University of Alabama in Huntsville, is cited in The Washington Post as a key contributor […]

HUNTSVILLE — Memorial Day Weekend will be marked with multiple rounds of storms, some of which may be strong to severe, the National Weather Service Huntsville office said today. The […]

Athens offers a tour of 'your own hometown'

ATHENS — It is said “there’s no place like home.” And that includes taking a tour of the sites and attractions in your own backyard. “We often get so caught […]

CULLMAN — A pair of North Alabama newspapers and one from Pell City were sold today, according to Carpenter Media Group and CNHI. The Athens News Courier, Cullman Times and St. […]

SCOTTSBORO — In what could be termed the world’s largest lost and found, the folks at Unclaimed Baggage have announced expansion plans for the Scottsboro tourist attraction/shopping destination. Just in […]