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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

While many states continue raising taxes, Alabama is holding the line. A new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) shows Alabama continues to rank near the […]