Posts by Mecca Musick — Page 7

Lee Marshall, Founder and CEO of Kids to Love, is set to address members of Congress today, bringing national attention to challenges within the foster care and adoption system. Marshall […]

Utility poles rising out of the ground at John Hunt Park are not part of a construction project. They are setting the stage for one of the most unique competitions […]

Madison Hospital has been designated as North Alabama’s first Dementia Friendly Alabama hospital, a recognition highlighting its efforts to improve care for patients living with dementia and support their families. […]

Athens city leaders are rolling out a new effort aimed at strengthening small businesses and revitalizing underutilized commercial areas. City officials announced Monday the launch of the Opportunity Council Districts […]

A potential restructuring of Huntsville Utilities remains in the early discussion phase, but CEO Wes Kelley says the proposal could make the system more efficient as the city continues to […]

Newly appointed Madison County Chairman Rex Vaughn says improving roads and addressing long-delayed courthouse plans will be among his top priorities as he begins leading one of Alabama’s fastest-growing counties. […]

Federal and state leaders converged Friday in Cherokee, Alabama to mark the opening of a massive new defense manufacturing facility, a project expected to transform Northwest Alabama into a key […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

As national security demands grow and pressure mounts on the defense industrial base, a Huntsville company says it is already prepared to respond. Aurex announced earlier this month that its […]

Madison Mayor Ranae Bartlett has officially proclaimed March 30 as Women-Owned Business Day in the city of Madison, recognizing the impact of female entrepreneurs on the local economy. The proclamation […]

Former Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon has endorsed Wes Allen in the Republican race for lieutenant governor. McCutcheon, who most recently served as chairman of the Madison County Commission before […]

Drivers traveling along I-65 in North Alabama are seeing clearer directions thanks to a major sign upgrade project. The Alabama Department of Transportation has completed a major sign replacement project […]

When NASA’s Artemis astronauts strap in and head toward the Moon, the rocket carrying them will rise on the shoulders of Huntsville. “This is America’s rocket,” said David Beaman, acting […]

Morgan County coroner Jeffrey S. Chunn is urging Alabama lawmakers to amend pending legislation to include coroners and death investigators in new legal protections for first responders. Chunn, who has […]

Residents looking for ways to give back to the community will have an opportunity next month as Madison Visionary Partners and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library host a Community Volunteer […]

Kevin Turner has endorsed Republican candidate Katherine Robertson in the race for Alabama Attorney General. Turner, who has served in law enforcement since 1992 and has been sheriff of Madison […]

Deborah Edwards Barnhart, the longtime leader of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and a champion of its world-renowned Space Camp programs, has died. She was 73. Rocket Center officials […]

Governor Ivey internship

College students across Alabama have until Friday to apply for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program, a nine-week opportunity to gain experience working in state government. Governor Kay Ivey reminded […]

Growth, public safety and the future of development in Athens were front and center as Mayor Ronnie Marks delivered his 2026 State of the City address Tuesday morning. Speaking to […]

GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations as part of a larger nationwide effort to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the aerospace supply chain. The investment […]

Bobby Martin, a pastor and self-described working man from northwest Alabama, has entered the race for Alabama’s Senate District 6, saying he wants to bring attention to challenges facing rural […]

The Huntsville Museum of Art has received a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Hank Isenberg, a contribution the museum says will strengthen its exhibitions, education programs and community outreach […]

The developers behind Front Row say they are not building apartments. They are building something Huntsville hasn’t had before. Standing amid cranes and concrete, co-developers Mitchell Rutter of Essex Capital […]

Huntsville residents will soon spot a 13-foot tall boot rolling through town. L.L.Bean’s iconic Bootmobile is set to arrive in the Rocket City beginning March 28, building excitement ahead of […]