SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent is going to need a bigger trophy case. The Shoals area community bank, now a regional force, is accustomed to making “best of’’ style lists. It’s […]

DECATUR – Following a disciplinary hearing regarding four police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Decatur resident Stephen Perkins, three of those involved at the scene as well as […]

HUNTSVILLE – A lot of time was spent Thursday night talking about the merits of naming local landmarks such as streets, buildings, bridges and so forth at the regular meeting […]

MADISON – Madison Visionary Partners is accepting nominations for the second annual Madison Visionary Awards. The communitywide event recognizes the people who make Madison a great place to live, work […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Salvation Army is marching in step with the changing times when it comes to giving. The organization has relied on donations since it began giving aid to […]

HUNTSVILLE – Some pediatric patients won’t be home for the holidays, despite their wishes, but they can still receive presents and community donations can help make the holidays brighter for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville has added yet another event on its crowded holiday schedule in downtown with Big Spring Jingle. The event is slated for 5-8 p.m. Friday […]

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ATHENS — Santa Claus is coming to town! The jolly old elf will be riding high Thursday when the Athens-Limestone County Christmas Parade steps off at 6 p.m. Spectators are […]

HUNTSVILLE – There’s little doubt riders on Huntsville Transit’s Orbit buses have an opinion they’d like to share regarding the routes they take on a daily or occasional basis. If […]

HUNTSVILLE – There’s been a schedule change for Christmas on the River at Ditto Landing this weekend. The performance by the music group Love Apples originally set for Saturday has […]

HUNTSVILLE – The countdown has started for the second season of professional soccer in the Rocket City. Huntsville City Football Club held an offseason press conference Monday at Wicks Family […]

COURTLAND – Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with the Town of Courtland and its Fire and Emergency Services to expand to a 24-hour operation that will allow for expedited […]

MOULTON – The halls are decked and the trees are trimmed in Lawrence County. And that means it’s time for the annual Christmas on the Square. From Dec. 7-31, visitors […]

HUNTSVILLE – Over the years, the Rosa Parks bus has become a symbol of the fight for equal rights. It has been fully restored and is now displayed in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – With the shine still on the global effort Giving Tuesday earlier this week, The Salvation Army in Huntsville issued what it calls a “heartfelt appeal’’ for continued community […]

HUNTSVILLE – The holiday tradition A Christmas Carol is in its 33rd season at the Von Braun Center, but the Charles Dickens classic will have a new twist during two […]

GUNTERSVILLE – Ready to make a dent in your holiday shopping list and have a jolly time doing it? The Lake City is ready to kick off the most wonderful […]

HUNTSVILLE – Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in the Alabama state capitol on the first day of December in 1955 and became a globally […]

ALBERTVILLE – If a winter wonderland is on the list this holiday season, the “bigger and better” Sand Mountain Skate is back again for the second year in a row. […]

FLORENCE – The last “First Fridays presented by Bank Independent” event of 2023 will feature a “Turkey Drop” in an homage to the famous WKRP in Cincinnati episode. Radio stations […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Parks & Recreation department has been busy adding to its roster of more than 100 programs to help residents utilize the 60 public parks, 15 recreation […]

MADISON – 20 local nonprofits were recipients of $100,000 from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing through its MTM Grant Fund as the company celebrated Giving Tuesday along with its fifth anniversary. MTM […]

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