Posts by Mecca Musick — Page 2

Alabama State Auditor Andrew Sorrell says his decision to shift from the race for secretary of state back to a re-election bid for auditor was driven by political reality, not […]

Huntsville Utilities is urging customers to take steps now to protect their pipes as another, potentially colder round of Arctic air moves into North Alabama this weekend. The warning comes […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Republican Patrick Johnson in the race to represent House District 8, an open seat in Morgan County, ahead of the May 19 Republican primary. […]

Packing for palm trees just got easier and cheaper for North Alabama travelers. Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop flights from Huntsville International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting […]

Bank Independent has announced the promotions of Anne Osborne and Hallie Mauldin, effective Jan. 1, 2026, moves the bank says reflect its long-term strategic vision, commitment to succession planning, and […]

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) offered pointed criticism of Mo Brooks after the former congressman announced a Republican primary challenge against State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) in the Huntsville-area House […]

Two Republican candidates have qualified to run for Alabama House District 7, setting up a GOP primary contest between incumbent Rep. Ernie Yarbrough and former state representative Dr. Angelo “Doc” […]

“We don’t trust a groundhog in the South. We use a possum instead.” – Terry Turk Next week on Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day, while much of the country fixes […]

Athens Utilities has dispatched a six-member electric crew to Oxford, Mississippi, to assist with power restoration efforts following widespread outages caused by ice from Winter Storm Fern. Electric Department Manager […]

Gov. Kay Ivey has opened the application period for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program, inviting college students to apply for the nine-week opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state […]

On Monday morning, North Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee are locked in a dangerous stretch of Arctic cold that will linger through most of Tuesday, with hazardous road conditions and […]

Huntsville Ballet will continue its 62nd season with “Dancers’ Choice,” an intimate series of in-studio performances that gives the company’s professional dancers the opportunity to choreograph and perform original works […]

Education advocate and former Madison school board member Connie Spears officially kicked off her campaign for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8, this week, telling supporters she feels […]

The Village Green at Clift Farm is gearing up for a full slate of spring and summer events, and organizers are inviting the community to help bring them to life. […]

After more than two decades in military and federal service, Jessie Barcala says he feels called to serve again. The retired public safety official and veteran is running for Alabama […]

A sweeping federal review of Small Business Administration 8(a) defense contracts ordered by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is sending ripples throughout the defense industry.  The directive, issued Jan. 16, […]

Huntsville winter storm

Local officials outlined preparations at a Wednesday news conference for a potentially dangerous winter weather event expected to impact Huntsville, Madison, and surrounding areas Friday evening through Sunday. The briefing, […]

The Athens State University Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Performing Arts building the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, honoring the longtime […]

One of Huntsville’s most beloved neighborhood eateries is expanding into Five Points, with Good Company Cafe set to take over the former 1892 East building and introduce a brand new […]

Madison and Limestone counties claimed the top spots according to the state’s annual economic development report released this week by Governor Kay Ivey.   The 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements […]

Huntsville Hospital Crestwood

Huntsville Hospital Health System reached a definitive agreement to acquire Crestwood Medical Center and its associated outpatient facilities in a massive move announced Tuesday afternoon. Under the agreement, Huntsville Hospital […]

Residents interested in learning how the City of Huntsville operates and how they can play a role in shaping local government are invited to apply for the spring 2026 Civic […]

Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. has named John-Michael Marlin as its new loan fund director, a move expected to strengthen access to capital for small businesses and support job growth across the […]

A bill that would allow Alabama voters to propose laws and constitutional amendments through a citizen-led ballot initiative process has been introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill […]