Posts by Mecca Musick — Page 5

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 […]

January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day, a holiday created to celebrate one of nature’s most energetic creatures. At Huntsville Utilities, it is also a reminder of a relationship best […]

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) is reviving his charge to ban all foreign nationals and foreign corporations from making direct or indirect contributions or expenditures in Alabama elections. HB214 would […]

A bill introduced in the Alabama House would significantly change how ivermectin is dispensed in the state, allowing pharmacists to provide the drug without an individual prescription under a standing […]

Madison Hospital on Wednesday announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art acute care transport ambulance designed to rapidly move critically ill patients to advanced specialty care and surprised Madison County […]

Second Mile Development will host acclaimed singer-songwriter, musician and children’s author Jennifer Daniels for a two-day fundraising event Jan. 23–24, 2026, featuring an intimate benefit concert and a free, family-friendly […]

After a year of uncertainty tied to federal funding, the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments’ Senior Community Service Employment Program is back and now offering higher wages and […]

One of Huntsville’s most dazzling attractions is now vying for national bragging rights. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s INTUITIVE® Planetarium has been nominated for Best Planetarium in the United […]

Kay Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey used her final State of the State address to highlight Alabama’s economic momentum, pointing to major business investments, infrastructure improvements and workforce gains, including several with direct […]