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Grant to upgrade Huntsville Madison County Railroad system called ‘game changer’
MONTGOMERY — The train is a'comin', comin' around the bend.
And, with the help of a $1 million grant, the Huntsville Madison County Railroad will...
Residents asked to be ‘Trail’ blazers for statewide master plan
HUNTSVILLE – Have you ever had a desire to be a trail blazer?
Well, Sweet Trails Alabama is offering Alabama residents that opportunity.
The statewide economic/recreation...
Report: Area, state rents continue to climb
TUSCALOOSA — For the second consecutive month average rent is on the rise in North Alabama and statewide, according to new data from the...
Cost of living: Huntsville one of nation’s ‘most affordable’
HUNTSVILLE – The current price to buy a house or rent an apartment in Huntsville can be startling to longtime residents.
“Greed-flation,’’ a term...
Alabama A&M joins governor’s strategic economic growth team
MONTGOMERY – Alabama A&M is among two universities and a consulting firm selected to help create a strategic economic growth plan that will guide...
We’re No. 2! Second in tourism good place among Alabama counties
HUNTSVILLE – Madison County assumed a place among its Alabama colleagues where it’ll likely be found for the foreseeable future.
But, while second isn’t always...
State economic impact report reveals 10% hike in tourism in North Alabama
DECATUR – In 2023, travelers spent more than $4.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 10.1% increase...
Port of Huntsville marks another year of growth in intermodal transportation
HUNTSVILLE -- The International Intermodal Center at the Port of Huntsville is on track for sustained growth, according to recent statistics from the facility.
North...
Economic development projects to inject $1.15B into North Alabama communities
MONTGOMERY – North Alabama businesses that either launched operations or expanded their facilities last year are poised to make investments of more than $1.15...
State labor force participation rate unchanged; Tenn. Valley counties have low unemployment
MONTGOMERY – While the state's labor force participation rate for February was unchanged from January, three North Alabama counties have the lowest jobless rates...