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Rep. Dale Strong: ‘Promises made, promises kept’ in 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong released his annual update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama.   “Some of the most consequential wins...

Former Rep. Mike Ball has some advice for voters in the upcoming election year

HUNTSVILLE -- As Alabama heads into an election year, former State Rep. Mike Ball says voters should look beyond campaign rhetoric and pay close...

Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon stepping down

HUNTSVILLE - Citing a need to spend quality time with his family, Mac McCutcheon is stepping down as chairman of the Madison County Commission. McCutcheon...

$11M grant to reclaim abandoned mine lands and develop Alabama Farm Center at Hallmark Farms

MONTGOMERY – The transformation of a landmark farm on I-65 in northern Jefferson County into an agricultural exhibition center has taken a major financial...

HUD grants awarded to help fight homelessness in North Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Several agencies in North Alabama were provided much-needed funding to help fight homelessness thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds...

US Postal Service changes to postmark dating system take effect

HUNTSVILLE -- Without a lot of fanfare, the U.S. Postal Service has enacted changes that can affect tax returns and even mail-in balloting. A new...

Rep. Reynolds talks upcoming session and reelection campaign

HUNTSVILLE -- With the Alabama Legislature set to convene Jan. 16, State Rep. Rex Reynolds says the upcoming session will be fast-paced and focused,...

Athens awarded development block grant to aid road and drainage improvements at Food City site

MONTGOMERY — The Food City development in Athens received another boost Monday with a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant...

Blue Dog Democrat Sneed on congressional run: ‘Washington’s broken’ 

HUNTSVILLE -- First-time candidate Andrew Sneed said he is running for Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District because “Washington's broken.” Sneed, a Democrat and Huntsville native, graduated from...

Area agencies win grants to offer guidance to at-risk youth

MONTGOMERY – Four area agencies are among nine statewide to share more than $757,000 to help young people lead productive lives. Gov. Kay Ivey announced...