Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 94

HUNTSVILLE — The thrashers are stoked. So, Huntsville, get ready for some grinding on the three-quarter pipe and hope there isn’t a wipeout. In fact, welcome to the “Skateboard Capital […]

HUNTSVILLE — In what could be called a political version of “deja vu,” Marilyn Lands announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 10. The announcement was made at […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) recently reintroduced the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would eliminate copays and other out-of-pocket […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing  will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker program as part of a four-year effort. The aerospace giant said, in […]

Ivey sets District 10 special election date

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set March 26, 2024, as the date for a special general election for House District 10. This seat was held by David Cole, who […]

ULA Atlas V delivers reconnaissance satellite to orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket delivered a high priority mission to orbit Sunday after launching from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force […]

George Jones tribute to open in theaters

HUNTSVILLE – Feeling a little bit country, the “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” tribute concert will premiere in a one-day-only theater presentation next month. With performances […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville is known as the “Star of Alabama” and now it can add “Gateway Star” to its moniker. An air charter route, dubbed “Gateway Star,” was launched Thursday […]

MADISON – Country. Rock. Classic rock. Classic country. Pop. Just about whatever your taste in music is, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have that base covered. Next month, the team […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City reeled in a winner when Major League Fishing announced Huntsville would host the 2024 Toyota Series Championship. The announcement was part of Major League Fishing […]

Huntsville Christmas Parade travels through the decades

HUNTSVILLE – It’ll be a Christmas parade for the decades. Or, rather, through the decades, as officials announced details today for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Hosted by WRSA-FM Mix […]

Huntsville City FC hosting 'Party on the Pitch'

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City FC is back on friendly turf Sunday with its four-match home unbeaten streak. Huntsville hosts Atlanta United 2 with a 6 p.m. kickoff at Wicks Family Field at […]

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Air Force completed its third test launch this year of the Boeing-built Minuteman III ICBM, Boeing announced Wednesday. An Air Force Global Strike […]

Dialed in: Ben Shelton advances to US Open semifinals

NEW YORK — For anyone who saw the end of Tuesday’s U.S. Open men’s quarterfinals, you may be wondering why Ben Shelton held his hand like a phone. It turns […]

Severe storms possible this afternoon and evening

HUNTSVILLE — Strong to severe storms are possible throughout the Tennessee Valley this afternoon into the evening hours, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville office. The storms could bring […]

MADISON — Students at KTECH will soon receive a new tool to aid them in their career goals. The students, helped in part by a $51,000 gift from Torch Technologies, […]

Lane closures on I-565 for Town Madison interchange

MADISON — The Alabama Department of Transportation said to expect lane closures on I-565 near Madison this week. The closures will be due to the city of Madison’s project to […]

Limestone County couple to be featured on RFD-TV

ATHENS — This month, Brady and Anna Peek of Limestone County were named Alabama’s 2023 Outstanding Young Farm Family. For earning that honor, the Peeks will receive nearly $80,000 in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Jim Page, executive vice president of Huntsville-based MartinFederal Consulting, has been named to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong appointed Page […]

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar opens in Clift Farm

MADISON — Some “style with a southern flare” has arrived at Clift Farm. And it’s bringing a bad ass attitude, too! Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar opened its third restaurant in […]

CFD Research growing in Jackson County

HOLLYWOOD — CFD Research broke ground Monday for an additional facility in Jackson County Industrial Park to support its growing military contracts. The building will provide more than 28 additional […]

HUNTSVILLE – From a rundown eyesore a couple years ago to a crown jewel of the city of Huntsville, Joe Davis Stadium has undergone an amazing transformation. And the work […]

A trio of North Alabama cities, stretching from the northeast to the northwest, have been ranked among the 15 safest cities in Alabama. Muscle Shoals, Rainsville and Athens were on […]

CHATTANOOGA — The Tennessee Valley Authority approved a 4.5% rate hike as it announced a $15 billion plan to build additional electricity-generating capacity and upgrade the system. The action came […]