ATHENS — It doesn’t get much better than this, according to Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, as community leaders and Food City representatives broke ground Friday for a 57,000 square-foot store […]

ATHENS — “If you build it, they will come.” Those iconic words from the movie “Field of Dreams” more than 35 years ago are just as meaningful today for a […]

HUNTSVILLE — Amid all the news about the latest and shiniest components of the nation’s space and defense systems at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium, a major international agency […]

LAKEVIEW — Demolition of the 83-year-old bridge on Alabama Highway 75 over Town Creek at Lakeview in DeKalb County began this  week. Traffic recently shifted to the new bridge built by […]

SCOTTSBORO — A “generational” natural gas project crossing three jurisdictions is being proposed to help meet the region’s power demands for the next 15 to 20 years. The first step […]

HUNTSVILLE — Construction is expected to begin early next year on the first phase of the Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative just west of Memorial Parkway along Governors Drive. Dennis […]

HUNTSVILLE – To say things are going up at Redstone Gateway is putting it mildly. Especially, in light of the most recent project at the sprawling Redstone Gateway. Construction firm Robins & […]

MADISON – PHD Hotels celebrated the grand opening of its Homewood Suites by Hilton in Town Madison on Tuesday, marking the company’s latest investment in the growing Madison County market. […]

HAMILTON — Economic development projects in Hamilton and Cullman are among 15 statewide to share more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Ivey made the […]

HUNTSVILLE — HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has named Dr. Dillon Fritz vice president for economic development and commercialization. Fritz brings nearly two decades of experience building and leading translational research […]

RAINBOW CITY — A newly formed regional economic development organization representing nine counties across Northeast Alabama, has announced a landmark partnership with three leading educational and workforce innovation programs to drive economic prosperity […]

FLORENCE — Commercial traffic is flowing again through the main lock at Wilson Lock. With the Wilson Lock interim guard wall project completed, the Army Corps of Engineers has reopened […]

MADISON — With snow cones and face-painting, Clift Farm celebrated the official opening of the Village Green. The new outdoor gathering space is designed to be the heart of the […]

FAIRVIEW – This small Cullman County town’s business aspirations can be explained in three words: “More. More. More.” The town of Fairview was recently awarded a $144,500 grant to help […]

GADSDEN — Etowah County is at a turning point and State Sen. Andrew Jones says the future is looking bright. “We’re having kind of a sea change in Etowah County,” […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville now includes four counties. The Huntsville City Council approved a request Thursday by Wiz Kidz and Hollingshead Materials, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, […]

FLORENCE – A long-discussed hotel development in downtown Florence has taken a step forward. Hard Rock International announced today it is working with Sak Capital Partners on a Reverb by […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville, which already reaches into Limestone and Morgan counties, may soon add Marshall County to its industrial base. Two companies have petitioned the city for […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens has received a state grant to help grow its retail base and sales taxes, Mayor Ronnie Marks announced. Gov. Kay Ivey notified Marks today […]

TUSCUMBIA – The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking the public to comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed Colbert County solar project. TVA’s Spring Valley Solar Draft Environmental […]

HUNTSVILLE — Calling it a “legacy project” for Madison County residents, Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick joined local officials today in breaking ground for a renovation of the State Docks […]

MONTGOMERY – Communities looking for opportunities of economic development should apply for grants through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Applications for the third round will […]

HUNTSVILLE – With the site of former city hall as an addition, Huntsville officials unveiled the final designs for the transformation of Big Spring Park East. The plan was presented […]

HUNTSVILLE – All aboard! Hoping to take advantage of a city landmark before the “train leaves the station,” Huntsville officials are asking the community for input on using the historic […]