Community — Page 11

Muscle Shoals National Heritage grants now open

The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is accepting applications for its Community Grants Program through March 31, giving organizations across northwest Alabama a chance to fund projects that highlight the […]

The City of Huntsville presented a $5,552,689.85 check to Huntsville City Schools following the early closure of three Tax Increment Financing districts, marking what city leaders call a long-term win […]

The Alabama Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America recognized five members during its annual Celebration of Influence awards luncheon held last month at Brasfield & Gorrie. The event […]

Free 2 Teach is preparing for its largest community fundraiser of the year as runners and walkers lace up for the 2026 Paper Chase 5K on Saturday, Feb. 28. The […]

For 11-year-old Fort Payne student Derek Flora, painting doesn’t start in a studio. It starts at the kitchen counter in his family’s home, where imagination, determination, and creativity come together. […]

Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County will mark two decades of service with a public celebration and ribbon cutting Friday, Feb. 27, at the Habitat ReStore in Decatur. The event […]

Cullman is ready to celebrate its agricultural heritage as the 87th annual Alabama Strawberry Festival returns to Depot Park and the Festhalle Farmers Market on April 24–25. Officially recognized by […]

Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host a community open house next month to showcase the recently opened West Huntsville Recreation Center. Spring Fest at West is scheduled for Saturday, March […]

City leaders, students and environmental advocates gathered Friday at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center to celebrate Arbor Day and reaffirm Huntsville’s long-standing commitment to urban forestry. On Friday, Mayor […]

Athens State University has been named a 2025-26 College of Distinction, a national designation recognizing institutions for their commitment to engaged and experiential undergraduate education. The honor is awarded by […]

Rescues involving young children, including a 20-day-old infant and a 3-year-old in cardiac arrest, were among the life-saving efforts recognized Thursday as Huntsville Fire & Rescue honored 39 members of […]

Free 2 Teach has launched a new initiative aimed at making it easier for businesses and community groups to invest directly in public education. The program, called “Impact from Anywhere,” […]

In north Alabama, numerous institutions of higher learning have grown and evolved over time and producing a tremendous impact for the regional economy in a diversity of ways and to […]

Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama high school students to take part in a nationwide civics and American history competition as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this […]

School leaders in Sheffield are asking Shoals residents to be a little more cautious — and a little more curious — if approached by someone claiming to be a high […]

Nearly eight months after breaking ground, construction on the $13 million Ditto Landing Event Center is ahead of schedule and on budget, according to Marina & Port Authority Executive Director […]

The INTUITIVE Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center has been named the No. 1 planetarium in the country in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The […]

Three Huntsville Police Department officers were awarded Life-Saving Medals during the Feb. 12 City Council meeting for rescuing a man from frigid, fast-moving floodwaters in December. Sgt. William Cunningham, Officer […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville will kick off Mission: Homecoming 2026 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with five days of events designed to celebrate Charger spirit and campus traditions. Hosted […]

Huntsville will once again take the national stage this summer as Milton Frank Stadium hosts the USATF Youth Outdoor National Championships from June 24 through June 27. The multi-day event […]

After weeks of controversy and appeals, the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control has amended Scottsboro High School’s classification, moving the school from Class 5A back to […]

The City of Huntsville is commissioning a new study to measure the economic impact and growth of its music industry, marking what officials describe as the next step in strengthening […]

Huntsville is adding more miles for walkers, bikers and scooters. The city announced plans this week to expand its greenway network with two exciting projects in south and west Huntsville. […]

Six Madison County high school seniors have been recognized for their leadership, service and patriotism as the Twickenham Town Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted […]