Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 77

MONTGOMERY – Emphasizing treatment, recovery and prevention, a state panel announced an investment plan for Alabama’s share of funds from a national opioid settlement. The Oversight Commission on Alabama Opioid […]

ATHENS — It’s back to the drawing board for the city of Athens. Well, rather, it’s actually the re-drawing board. Because of a growing and moving population, the Athens City […]

HUNTSVILLE — In a move to support key missile programs, Raytheon has begun construction on a $115 million, 26,000 square-foot expansion of its Missile Integration Facility on Redstone Arsenal. The […]

HUNTSVILLE – The idea of a sublime Huntsville music festival is far from ludicrous. However, quicker than you can blink, John Hunt Park will be the scene of the city’s […]

BIRMINGHAM — Hibbett, an icon in Alabama sporting goods, is being purchased by a British sportswear retailer, the companies said today. JD Sports Fashion will acquire all outstanding shares of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Things will soon be a lot brighter along I-565 in Madison County. But, for the time being, a project to convert lights will cause traffic disruptions this week […]

ATHENS – It’s about to get down and dirty … rodeo style. The Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo rides into town next month with its high-impact competition along with family-friendly events in […]

CULLMAN — A salute to Cullman’s past will be opening in the present to provide hospitality for the future. The Flying Fifty is a boutique hotel set to open its […]

HUNTSVILLE — Riding the strength of more than 500,000 votes, Alabama A&M University has been named a winner in The Home Depot Retool Your School program. It was the fourth […]

TORRANCE, Calif. — Following a commanding final game series, Oakwood University secured top honors and a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda at the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for students from […]

MONTGOMERY – With mortgage rates at high levels, Alabamians are finding it difficult to take on home ownership. And, not to mention coming up with thousands of dollars for down […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill today which would provide employer, provider, and non-profit provider tax credits to expand childcare capacity, access, and affordability. The […]

ORANGE BEACH — There is a saying, “If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.” Well, this time, it’s the truth. The Baldwin County Bridge Company has […]

ATHENS — With a “maxx-imum” of excitement and festivities to the “maxx,” Athens will celebrate the opening of TJ Maxx with music, fashion and community support this weekend. The grand […]

Possible storms in the forecast to end the week

HUNTSVILLE — After a hot and sunny day, the rush hour drive home today may be a little wet. And there’s an even greater chance of rain and possible storms […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $2.3 million to North Alabama agencies that help low-income residents lower their energy costs by weatherizing their homes. The […]

GADSDEN — Thanks to a grant from Alabama Power, taking a stroll along the Coosa River will be a walk in the park at Gadsden State Community College. The $50,000 […]

MONTGOMERY – “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” This is a stark statement and it is a true statement to mark National Work Zone Safety […]

DECATUR – In 2023, travelers spent more than $4.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 10.1% increase over 2022, according to a report […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville-based operations continue to take the lead in the nation’s missile defense capability. Monday, the Missile Defense Agency, whose headquarters are in Huntsville, selected Lockheed Martin to deliver […]

TANNER — A Limestone County site has received the CSX Silver Select Site designation, the Limestone County Economic Development Association announced today. The Devaney site in Tanner is among 14 […]

Alabama A&M enhancing security, adds K9 officer

HUNTSVILLE — In the wake of recent incidents on campus, the Alabama A&M University Department of Public Safety announced initiatives geared toward further enhancing safety and security. As part of […]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Alabama A&M brought home the hardware after chopping down the competition in the 65th annual Southern Forestry Conclave. Over three days in Gainesville, Fla., the Bulldogs joined […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. J. Lucas Adair has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings as a senior advisor in the firm’s Governmental Affairs Practice Group in Huntsville, the firm announced. “Lucas’s deep […]