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MONTGOMERY — A pair of North Alabama economic development organizations are among four in the state that will share more than $7.2 million in new Growing Alabama funding, Gov. Kay […]

HUNTSVILLE — “Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle.” Not only are those lyrics from Queen’s classic hit “Bicycle Race,” it’s also a call by the […]

MONTGOMERY — After the State Board of Veterans Affairs failed to remove Kent Davis as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, Gov. Kay Ivey used the “supreme executive […]

MONTGOMERY — With the General Election just a few weeks away, the office of the Alabama Secretary of State reminds residents to register to vote. The deadline to register for […]

MONTGOMERY – Designed to guide the state’s growth through the next decade and beyond, Alabama officials unveiled a comprehensive economic development plan today. This comprehensive plan — called Catalyst — […]

HUNTSVILLE — Residents will be pleased to know Huntsville is planning 15 projects throughout the city to construct 3.2 miles of additional sidewalks. The city’s 2025 Fiscal Year budget increases […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Securities Commission is urging residents to exercise extreme caution when using the third-party bill payment platform DOXO. The ASC said it has received complaints from consumers reporting […]

MONTGOMERY – After serving the longest tenure of a state Labor secretary, Fitzgerald Washington is retiring, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Since being named secretary in 2014, Washington helped see Alabama […]

Huntsville City Council approves $328M balanced budget

HUNTSVILLE — With an emphasis on roads and streets, plus an increase in sidewalk construction, the Huntsville City Council approved a balanced operating budget at its regular meeting Thursday. The […]

WASHINGTON – A veterans-related bill that would right a wrong, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, has been passed by the Senate and now heads to President Biden’s desk to […]

ARDMORE — Instead of reaching across the aisle to get things done, officials reached across the Alabama-Tennessee state line for a major sewer system project. Leaders from state, federal and […]

WASHINGTON – Since taking office, Sen. Katie Britt has been committed to addressing the challenges and dangers posed by social media, especially concerning children. Her efforts working with Senate Republicans […]

HUNTSVILLE — When the Huntsville City Council meets today for its work session, Councilman John Meredith said he will have just one recommendation for the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget: funding […]

WASHINGTON – To help alleviate the financial distress of veterans who have been defrauded of their benefit, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s Restoring Benefits to Defrauded […]

More dining options are added to the Athens menu

ATHENS — New dining options are coming to Athens, including a steakhouse at the former Haney Equipment site. In addition, downtown businesses are expanding and renovating to provide more dining […]

MONTGOMERY — A trio of north Alabama counties are among 23 in the state to share nearly $42 million for “last-mile” high-speed internet projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. “Last-mile” projects […]

HUNTSVILLE — Addressing an increased demand for services while foreseeing slower revenue growth for the state’s largest city, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle introduced a balanced budget Thursday night for the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Mayor Tommy Battle announced big news for Huntsville and North Alabama at this week’s State of the City address. During his remarks Tuesday, Battle said a 200 mega-watt […]

HUNTSVILLE- At a sold-out State of the City address Tuesday, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle delivered good news about Alabama’s largest city. Battle revealed his vision for the Rocket City and […]

MONTGOMERY — The state’s top legislative leaders and committee chairs today endorsed the governors call for the resignation of the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. The Legislature’s […]

ALDOT announces grants for area airports

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $200,000 in state funding to three local airports for improvements. The airports also received more than $3.6 million from the […]

WASHINGTON – A pair of multimillion-dollar projects in Huntsville and Jackson County are among several in Alabama to share more than $40 million through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Safe […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey today asked for the resignation of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis. But, the governor said he failed to meet a 5 p.m. […]

TVA pledges support to Sweet Grown Alabama

MONTGOMERY — For about 75 years, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been providing help for the agriculture industry. And now the federal agency is helping that growth even more as […]