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FLORENCE — “Do you have the passion but need the skills to make your organization successful? You’re in the right place.” That’s the tagline for the Shoals Nonprofit Center, a […]

GUNTERSVILLE — If you’re looking for something educational, fun and free, don’t sleep on visiting the Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center. The building alone is worth the trip. Come for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Barbecue lovers will soon be able to mosey on up to a real cowboy bar, order themselves a whisky, grab a set of eatin’ irons and chow down […]

MADISON — The plans have been drawn up and the red earth is waiting. The next step for Clift Farm is the building of its clubhouse – Clift Hall, likened […]

SHEFFIELD — Aaron Cornelius has been promoted to sales officer for Bank Independent‘s Rogersville office, the company announced. Cornelius joined Bank Independent in July 2016 as a part-time teller. Over […]

HUNTSVILLE — Le Macaron French Pastries Café is opening a location in Huntsville’s Blue at Valley Bend in Jones Valley. The business, which has a shop at Bridge Street, is […]

HOUSTON — Join NASA’s Orion spacecraft on its first mission around the moon using the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website to track the spacecraft’s flight as it happens. During Artemis I, Orion […]

MADISON – The playoff-bound Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field this week for their next to last homestand of the regular season. The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of […]

HARTSELLE — The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Hosted by the Hartselle […]

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama in Huntsville has a partnership with Leadership Greater Huntsville to promote continued education among North Alabama leaders. Through this partnership, Leadership alumni are eligible […]

HUNTSVILLE — Like many in North Alabama, Troy Bye is a newcomer, rather, a very enthusiastic newcomer, to the area. “We moved into our new home at the end of […]

  OPELIKA — A trio of area communities were honored by Main Street Alabama with Awards of Excellence. Scottsboro, Decatur and South Huntsville received their awards at the organization’s conference […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street won five Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence, including the Main Street Hero Award, at the organization’s conference last week. The Main Street Hero Award […]

HUNTSVILLE — As part of its 50–year celebration, Girls Inc. of Huntsville is welcoming 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams to the Rocket City. The Fuel Her Fire Sneaker Gala […]

DECATUR — The Decatur Historic Preservation Commission received a Commission Excellence Award for Best Practices in Public Outreach and Advocacy. The award was presented by the National Alliance of Preservation […]

HUNTSVILLE — Twickenham Fest unexpectedly called it quits after providing North Alabama with an eclectic chamber music concert series for the past 13 years. Susanna Phillips Huntington and Matthew McDonald wowed […]

HUNTSVILLE — Currently, built-for-rent homes make up just 6% of new homes built in the U.S. every year. However, according to real estate consulting firm Hunter Housing Economics, that number […]

HUNTSVILLE – The 6.1-acre lot at 600 St. Clair Avenue in downtown Huntsville was one of the city’s last large parcels of land up for sale. For Huntsville Mayor Tommy […]

HUNTSVILLE — We’re No. 1! We’re No. 1! That’s right. To celebrate being named the “Best Place to Live in America” by U.S. News & World Report, Huntsville is hosting […]

GUNTERSVILLE — For cozy weekend getaway accommodations or a boutique-style all-in-one wedding venue, the new ReTreet resort just might check all the boxes.  ReTreet, owned by Troy and Patti Hopkins, […]

HUNTSVILLE – The hunt is on for a new chief executive at Downtown Huntsville Inc. Founding president & CEO Chad Emerson announced this weekend he is leaving DHI to pursue […]

HUNTSVILLE — Speed-date companies that are recruiting female talent. Fast forward businesses and careers through networking. Learn how leadership can institute transformative changes in the community. These opportunities are front […]

HUNTSVILLE — Some 100 barbeque experts and connoisseurs are expected next month for the return of WhistleStop, Huntsville’s two-day battle of the barbeque. Set for Sept. 9-10, the event invites […]