Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 81

SCOTTSBORO — Helping children embark on a journey to a “lifelong love for reading,” the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is finding resounding success in Jackson County. Since its inception in […]

HUNTSVILLE — Margaret Richards has stepped down as the women’s basketball head coach at Alabama A&M University, Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant announced Tuesday. In a statement, Bryant […]

Ivey awards grants to assist victims of abuse

MONTGOMERY — Several North Alabama agencies are among eight across the state to share nearly $470,000 to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and prosecute offenders. Gov. Kay […]

HUNTSVILLE — Former astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the personification of perseverance, will share her story of inspiration next month with the Village of Promise. The first woman of color to […]

HUNTSVILLE — One person was injured Monday in an officer-involved shooting at Alabama A&M University. According to a statement from the university, the incident occurred Monday afternoon, during a “routine […]

HUNTSVILLE — Poles for the first Alabama Department of Transportation traffic cameras on I-565 in Huntsville and Madison will go up this week. Weather permitting, contractors will install the concrete […]

HUNTSVILLE — In a showing of the area’s diverse job market and the need to fill those vacancies, the Huntsville Career Center is hosting job fairs this week for three […]

HARTSELLE — There will be work on two bridges over Interstate-65 in Morgan County, the Alabama Department of Transportation said, but it won’t impact traffic on the interstate. ALDOT crews […]

ATHENS – Put on your dancing shoes and feel the rhythm of the street. Athens Main Street, that is. The popular Athens Main Street Fridays After Five Music Series returns […]

ARDMORE — It may be a small town, but there are some big happenings going on this weekend in Ardmore. In fact, Greater Ardmore Chamber Director Yolandia Eubanks was right […]

ATHENS — Travel between Athens and Huntsville will likely be slower than normal over the next several weeks. Starting Monday, Wiregrass Construction will build right-turn lanes for the U.S. 72 […]

ATHENS — Things are growing and building in Limestone County, so it’s fitting that the Home and Garden Show returns. After a hiatus amplified by the pandemic, the Athens-Limestone County […]

HUNTSVILLE — Madison and Limestone counties are the top growing counties in the state, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The figures are from July 1, […]

FLORENCE — Thousands of Lauderdale County residents will now have the world – and beyond – at their fingertips thanks to continued broadband expansion through the state. Spectrum representatives joined […]

DECATUR – The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the City of Decatur more than $18.4 million in federal funds for the Dr. Bill Sims Hike-Bike Way on the Singing River […]

MADISON — Motorists may notice increased activity Thursday morning on I-565 in Madison as contractors pour concrete for a massive foundation for the future westbound off-ramp at Exit 10. The […]

HARVEST — A highway sign from State Rep. Andy Whitt is honoring Tennessee National Guard Chief Officer Daniel Wadham and Chief Warrant Officer Danny Randolph, who were killed when their […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for public input on proposed transmission system improvements to provide power for the growing load and increased power reliability in the Redstone […]

GUNTERSVILLE — A main connector between Arab and Guntersville will soon be easier for motorists to drive on during wet weather. The Alabama Department of Transportation said work will soon […]

HUNTSVILLE — Motorists travelling on U.S. 72 east of Huntsville will face lane closures for the next several days. In a news release, Huntsville Utilities said contractors are closing the […]

CULLMAN — If you’re travelling along I-65 in North Alabama over the next couple days, expect delays, lane changes and possible lane closures. Several Alabama Department of Transportation operations will […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has responded to reports on social media concerning a Space Camp transgender counselor. The reports have even included posts on social media […]

DECATUR – The Decatur economy is taking off and a key asset has been the expansion of Pryor Field Regional Airport. Now, thanks to a $3.2 million federal grant, a […]

House passes Strong biodetection bill unanimously

WASHINGTON — Recognizing the threats of bioterrorism, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong’s “DHS Biodetection Improvement Act.” This legislation will bolster U.S. biodefense by ensuring […]