Government — Page 10

MONTGOMERY – Citing his knowledge of the legislative process, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has appointed Rep. James Lomax to the House Committee on Rules. “While it is uncommon for a freshman […]

PRICEVILLE — City and federal leaders broke ground Tuesday on a $1.75 million sewer upgrade project designed to support growth and relieve pressure on Priceville’s aging infrastructure. The funds, secured […]

Ranae Bartlett elected mayor in Madison

MADISON — City Council member Ranae Bartlett has been elected mayor of Madison. Unofficial returns from Tuesday’s municipal election show Bartlett securing more than 55% of the vote, defeating City […]

SHEFFIELD — A $500,000 grant to improve sewer infrastructure in Colbert County will lead to dozens of jobs, according to the governor’s office. The grant to the city of Sheffield […]

HUNTSVILLE — In a move to strengthen operations and improve response time and community accessibility to a growing South Huntsville, the Huntsville Police Department’s South Precinct headquarters is planning a […]

Election Day in North Alabama: Polls are open

MADISON — Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today as voters across North Alabama cast ballots in municipal races. This marks the state’s first major round of […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama drivers hitting the road for Labor Day will find smoother travel ahead. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there will be no temporary lane closures on […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Phillip Rigsby (R-Huntsville) said he will seek reelection to House District 25, emphasizing his work in Montgomery and plans to reintroduce legislation to ban human cloning. […]

GUNTERSVILLE – U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt today joined veterans, local leaders, and members of the community to commemorate the official renaming of the Guntersville VA Clinic in honor of Col. […]

MONTGOMERY – Before going to the polls next week, Alabama voters are urged to visit the state election website AlabamaVotes.gov, Secretary of State Wes Allen said. “AlabamaVotes.gov makes several important […]

HUNTSVILLE — The “future of warfare” is being assembled on the factory floor of PDW’s newly opened Drone Factory 01 in Research Park. The 90,000-square-foot manufacturing complex will deliver tactical […]

WASHINGTON – Recognizing North Alabama and the state’s defense industry, more than $851.9 billion in discretionary spending for America’s defense capabilities was advanced in the FY 26 Department of Defense Appropriations […]

HUNTSVILLE – As Huntsville’s Planning Department continues its University Drive Transit Oriented Development Planning Study, the public is invited to provide input during multi-day sessions at City Hall. The TOD […]

DECATUR — Describing a plan of “intentional regionalism,” elected, business, and community leaders from across North Alabama discussed initiatives Thursday to foster collaboration and growth. The seventh annual State of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City’s northern expansion continues. Aligning with the city’s growth corridor in north Huntsville, the City Council approved the annexation of 572.48 acres at Thursday’s Council meeting. […]

Huntsville closes out 3 TIF districts years ahead of schedule

HUNTSVILLE — In a demonstration of Huntsville’s economic resiliency, the city closed out three tax increment financing (TIF) districts years before the due date, officials announced. On average, the three […]

HUNTSVILLE – After announcing his campaign for U.S. Senate this week, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore made a stop in Huntsville to share why he is running and emphasize the importance […]

HUNTSVILLE — TARCOG is being recognized nationally for efforts to make it safer to travel throughout northeast Alabama with a new Regional Safety Action Plan for area roads.  The National Association […]

Registration open for City of Madison Update luncheon

MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Finley who, several years ago, ceremoniously buried a hatchett with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, initiating an era of cooperation between the cities, will deliver his […]

WASHINGTON – Community projects ranging from Rainsville to Lauderdale County to Tuscaloosa to Guntersville may soon see the light of day, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said […]

WASHINGTON — Huntsville attorney Harold D. Mooty III has been nominated by President Donald Trump for a judgeship in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Alabama […]

RAINSVILLE – When it comes to emergencies, they know no boundaries, lines or time. To help help the Rainsville Police Department to more quickly respond to emergencies and seamlessly communicate […]

DECATUR — The Decatur City Council has approved an expansion proposal of the Cook Museum of Natural Science’s downtown campus, including large scale economic development plans to support the growing […]

CULLMAN — Cindy Myrex defeated Clint Hollingsworth in Tuesday’s special Republican Primary Runoff in Alabama House District 12. She will face Democrat Matthew Glover in the special general election Oct. […]