SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Athens farmers Brady and Anna Peek claimed third place in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Achievement Award contest for the nation’s top young farm […]

HUNTSVILLE – Immerse yourself in a celebration of art and creativity this month with a unique tour of Huntsville homes. Arts Huntsville opens the doors Jan. 27 to five homes […]

ATHENS — During this winter weather event, many families have found time to go sledding, make snowmen and share meals. Essential employees in numerous jobs from healthcare to transportation have […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mayor Tommy Battle won’t likely be doing a serpentine snake dance anytime soon, but he does echo frontman Axl Rose’s words in a decades-old Guns N’ Roses hit. […]

ARDMORE – In an effort to bolster current commerce, three members of the Greater Ardmore Chamber of Commerce are offering online shopping. The move comes as region deals with winter […]

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ATHENS — For residents who have questions or comments for Congressman Dale Strong, his staff will be available in Limestone County this week. Strong’s staff will hold office hours Thursday […]

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation is bringing back Girls on the Run, billed by the city as an “empowering journey” for girls in grades 3-5. According […]

MADISON — The Kids to Love Foundation, which offers assistance to children in foster care, opened Alabama’s first Safe Haven Baby Box in two locations last week. The first was […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent’s holiday drive saw continued success in 2023, raising toys and money to distribute to local children in North Alabama. The 13th annual Toy Share Drive collected […]

HUNTSVILLE – An improvement fund allocation to honor the Civil Rights movement passed at Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council, Councilman John Meredith said. The Council Improvement […]

HUNTSVILLE – Have questions about how Alabama’s largest city works? Put down the phone and learn. Residents who want to know more about city government and its role within the […]

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SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent, the award-winning financial institution focused on community relations, continues to upgrade its workforce with another promotion and a new position. Kris Bell, a veteran with a […]

MADISON – It turns out a certain masked, furry carnivore promotes reading. The Rocket City Trash Pandas, whose mascot Sprocket is a racoon who loves to scour garbage cans looking […]

HUNTSVILLE – As far as the folks at LearningQUEST are concerned, you can teach an old dog new tricks. As late 20th century science fiction writer and professor Isaac Asimov […]

SHEFFIELD – The Rescue Me Project was tossed a lifeline of its own for an educational program resulting from a million-dollar partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Cal […]

HUNTSVILLE – Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t celebrated officially until Jan. 15, but local events related to honor the civil rights icon begin in advance of the national holiday. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department is holding a six-month driver’s education campaign to prepare motorists for new restrictions on using hand-held devices while driving. HPD, Huntsville Fire & Rescue […]

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HUNTSVILLE – On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of Huntsville is sponsoring an event inspired by the legacy of the civil rights icon. The city […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is offering courses in computer and workforce development this month at its main location downtown and at the north branch. Courses offered include […]

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MONTGOMERY – Cullman’s downtown revitalization plan has received a boost or, more like 500,000 of them, for improvements at Depot Park. Through a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission […]