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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
State Sen. Steve Livingston has officially qualified for a fourth term representing Alabama Senate District 8, a sprawling district that stretches across Jackson, DeKalb and Madison counties and spans some […]
After an unexpectedly loud boom from Redstone Arsenal Monday drew widespread attention across North Alabama, installation officials say the biggest lesson was not about the test itself, but about how […]
A newly registered variety of Alabama’s state flower has been named in honor of Governor Kay Ivey, marking a rare distinction and a symbolic tribute to the state’s history and […]
State Rep. Marilyn Lands (D-Huntsville) officially kicked off her re-election campaign for Alabama House District 10 this week, telling supporters she is seeking another term to continue work on maternal […]
Governor Kay Ivey will deliver the final State of the State address of her tenure Tuesday, January 13, as Alabama lawmakers convene for the start of the 2026 legislative session. […]
Governor Kay Ivey has reappointed Drake State Community & Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors. Sims will serve as the representative of […]
Jonathon W. Horton announced he’s seeking a third term as Etowah County sheriff, launching his re-election campaign with a message centered on public safety, leadership and continued service to the […]
