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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 […]

Dreamers looking to the stars fueled the beginnings of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) more than 75 years ago. A new historical marker at Campus No. 805, site […]

Andrew Jones

Three long-planned road and bridge projects in Northeast Alabama are moving into the bidding phase, marking another step forward under the state’s Rebuild Alabama infrastructure initiative, according to an announcement […]

Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Bob Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center campus by hosting two public listening sessions Thursday, […]

The Huntsville Music Office and Huntsville Parks & Recreation will celebrate Black History Month with the return of “Voices of Hope and Power,” a free community choral concert set for […]

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 […]

Entrepreneurs across North Alabama have a chance to pitch their ideas and compete for funding as applications open for the fifth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank, a “Shark Tank”-style […]

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 […]

The University of North Alabama marked 196 years of service to the state this past Monday, using its annual Founders’ Day celebration to officially launch a multi-year countdown to its […]

Rodney Smith

Governor Kay Ivey took time in her final State of the State address Tuesday night to recognize Huntsville native Rodney Smith Jr., even urging President Donald Trump to allow the […]

An international baseball exhibition highlighting cultural exchange between Japan and North Alabama will take center stage at Toyota Field next spring. The Rocket City Trash Pandas announced Tuesday the launch […]

Huntsville Hospital is now accepting applications for its second annual Nurse Camp, a free, hands-on program designed to introduce high school students to careers in nursing. According to Huntsville Hospital, […]

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Athens a 2025 Tree City USA, recognizing the city’s ongoing commitment to planting, growing and maintaining trees to benefit the community. According to the […]

Huntsville City Schools marked a major milestone in its long-term facilities plan last week with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new shared campus that will house Chapman Middle School, a […]

Scientists from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology will discuss how advances in genomics are transforming the diagnosis of rare diseases during a free public event at Stovehouse on February 3. […]

One of downtown Huntsville’s most recognizable public spaces is set for a significant transformation. The Huntsville City Council has approved a construction contract to expand Big Spring Park East, clearing […]

Nominations are now open for the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Best in Business Awards, an annual event recognizing outstanding businesses, leaders and organizations across Madison’s business community. “These awards […]

A newly registered variety of Alabama’s state flower has been named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey, marking a rare distinction and a symbolic tribute to the state’s history and […]

Thousands of sandhill cranes have once again settled in for the winter at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and this weekend, the community is invited to celebrate them during the annual […]

A team of Auburn University faculty members, working alongside their students, is helping shape the next generation of exhibits at EarlyWorks Children’s Museum as the Huntsville institution begins a full […]

“Travels with Darley” returns for Season 13 with epic road trips across the United States, blending culture, history, food and adventure while featuring travel experiences designed for visitors of all […]

The talent lineup for “An All-Star Salute to ’90s Country” continues to grow, with producers announcing a dozen additional performers for the television special taping February 5 at the Von […]

Madison Visionary Partners is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact mini-grant cycle, offering funding to nonprofits and eligible organizations working to improve quality of life within the City […]