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Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) has been awarded a $3.8 million federal Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) from […]

Former North Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks said Friday morning that he was deviating from a final decision to not run for Alabama House in 2026 by announcing a primary challenge against first-term […]

The Huntsville Energy Task Force has completed the city’s first Community Energy Resource Plan, outlining a long-term strategy aimed at strengthening energy reliability, affordability and sustainability as Huntsville continues to […]

Education advocate and former Madison school board member Connie Spears officially kicked off her campaign for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8, this week, telling supporters she feels […]

After more than two decades in military and federal service, Jessie Barcala says he feels called to serve again. The retired public safety official and veteran is running for Alabama […]

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation issuing a state of emergency for 19 northern counties ahead of the anticipated wintery and icy forecast for the state. “In Alabama, […]

As a blast of winter weather threatens to bring snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to the Tennessee Valley this weekend, emergency agencies and nonprofit organizations across North Alabama are […]

A sweeping federal review of Small Business Administration 8(a) defense contracts ordered by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is sending ripples throughout the defense industry.  The directive, issued Jan. 16, […]

With winter weather expected to impact North Alabama this weekend, Limestone County officials are urging residents to prepare early and prioritize safety as forecasts point to icy conditions and dangerously […]

Huntsville winter storm

Local officials outlined preparations at a Wednesday news conference for a potentially dangerous winter weather event expected to impact Huntsville, Madison, and surrounding areas Friday evening through Sunday. The briefing, […]

The Athens State University Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to name the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Performing Arts building the Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, honoring the longtime […]

Madison and Limestone counties claimed the top spots according to the state’s annual economic development report released this week by Governor Kay Ivey.   The 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements […]

Residents interested in learning how the City of Huntsville operates and how they can play a role in shaping local government are invited to apply for the spring 2026 Civic […]

A bill that would allow Alabama voters to propose laws and constitutional amendments through a citizen-led ballot initiative process has been introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives. House Bill […]

State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) is reviving his charge to ban all foreign nationals and foreign corporations from making direct or indirect contributions or expenditures in Alabama elections. HB214 would […]

A bill introduced in the Alabama House would significantly change how ivermectin is dispensed in the state, allowing pharmacists to provide the drug without an individual prescription under a standing […]

Kay Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey used her final State of the State address to highlight Alabama’s economic momentum, pointing to major business investments, infrastructure improvements and workforce gains, including several with direct […]

A major $1 billion investment by the Department of War into L3Harris Technologies’ missile business is expected to strengthen the nation’s solid rocket motor supply chain and could have significant […]

The Madison City Council voted Monday night to approve a development agreement and annexation that will bring the Costco property along U.S. 72 officially into the city limits, a move […]

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded seven grants worth $845,151 to nonprofit organizations that assist victims of child abuse in North Alabama. “Children who have been abused deserve help with healing […]

Randy Jones of Guntersville has officially been sworn in as Alabama’s representative on the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, restoring quorum to the nine-member board and giving Alabama a […]

Rodney Smith Jr

Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Rodney Smith Jr., the Huntsville native behind the nationwide “Raising Men Lawn Care Service” movement, will be one of the special guests recognized during […]

Alabama screen-time kids

State Rep. Jeana Ross (R-Guntersville) has prefiled HB78 ahead of the 2026 legislative session, proposing a comprehensive, statewide framework governing screen use for children from birth through kindergarten in licensed […]

Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards has announced she is running for Alabama State Auditor on the Democratic ticket, citing her experience in fiscal oversight, budgeting and government accountability. Edwards, first […]

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