Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 88

HUNTSVILLE – Just in time for holiday hikes and cooler temperatures, Land Trust of North Alabama has launched a website to provide easy access to all the information needed to […]

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern will donate nearly $600,000 in grants to organizations that serve homeless individuals – including two in North Alabama – across its 22-state network, the railroad said in […]

WASHINGTON – The Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act is providing funding for military installations in the state while also freezes funding for U.S. Space Command construction in Colorado. The legislation […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s not quite shop till you drop. In fact, it’s really drop and shop, as in drop off the kids and go shop. That’s right, if you’re a […]

WASHINGTON — Apparently, after 2 1/2 years of delay it will be another six months before a decision is made for a permanent headquarters for the U.S. Space Command. The […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s FINISH It Act has been included in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act .  Once implemented, the FINISH It Act, will override […]

WASHINGTON – Matt Brannon, a Purple Heart recipient from Boaz, has been honored by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as the December “Veteran of the Month.” “Many of our veterans carry […]

HUNTSVILLE — Google has donated $250,000 to Alabama A&M University to support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEM/STEAM) initiatives, the school announced. The donation will impact several academic programs […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent has recognized two students from Northwest Shoals Community College as recipients of 2023 the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The pair were honored at a reception […]

PLANO, Texas — You can go home, again. At least, that’s the plan of Dawn Lewis and JPAR Southern Charm. The Florence native will manage and lead the real estate […]

HUNTSVILLE — You may want to postpone outdoor plans for this weekend. It’s going to be a wet, windy and stormy one – particularly Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. “A […]

Nominations open for Madison Visionary Partners

MADISON – Madison Visionary Partners is accepting nominations for the second annual Madison Visionary Awards. The communitywide event recognizes the people who make Madison a great place to live, work […]

Young farmers from North Alabama harvest top honors

MONTGOMERY — Farmers from Lawrence, Limestone, and Winston counties proved to be the cream of the crop Monday at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 102nd annual meeting in Montgomery. Brady and […]

ATHENS — Santa Claus is coming to town! The jolly old elf will be riding high Thursday when the Athens-Limestone County Christmas Parade steps off at 6 p.m. Spectators are […]

Ivey: The (tax rebate) check's in the mail

MONTGOMERY – There’s a little Christmas bonus in the mail for Alabama taxpayers. Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that one-time tax rebates authorized in her 2023 budget are now on […]

KTECH and UNA forge education partnership

MADISON – Kids to Love’s private licensed school KTECH and the University of North Alabama are partnering to give KTECH graduates an opportunity to further their education once they complete […]

Sentar named 'Best Company to Work for' in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE — A small Huntsville-based company came away with a “large” award Monday. Sentar, a women-owned small business, was awarded first place in the 2023 Best Companies to Work for […]

MONTGOMERY — When it rains, it pours. And, apparently the recent rains have helped provide enough moisture to help lessen the state’s dry conditions. “Effective immediately, all burn restrictions have been […]

Cullman, Winston counties to see broadband projects

CULLMAN – With a toss of some dirt and nearly $7 million allocated, more than 1,300 residences in Cullman and Winston counties will soon get an on-ramp to the digital […]

MADISON – A key behind the scenes player for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, Bubba Hearn has been named the Southern League’s  Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year. The honor […]

MOULTON – The halls are decked and the trees are trimmed in Lawrence County. And that means it’s time for the annual Christmas on the Square. From Dec. 7-31, visitors […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a series of trapping education workshops during select weekends this fall and winter. The workshops provide instruction on […]

HUNTSVILLE — All aboard! An annual tradition rolls on this month with the North Alabama Railroad Museum’s North Star Limited Train Ride. Santa will be on their viewing platform before […]

Scottsboro powers up with new EV charging station

SCOTTSBORO – As automakers retool their factories to build electric vehicles, tens of thousands of EVs will be on the roads in the next decade. Scottsboro Electric Power Board is […]