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Kling calls on Hispanic community for Huntsville town hall

HUNTSVILLE – In an effort to represent the diverse population in his district, Huntsville City Councilman Bill Kling extended an invitation to the Hispanic...

‘Incredible supporter of north Alabama,’ Canfield steps down as Commerce secretary

MONTGOMERY – Recognized as helping push the Tennessee Valley and the state onto the international business stage, Greg Canfield is stepping down as secretary...

Grants to help area facilities upgrade to lower energy costs

MONTGOMERY — Several Tennessee Valley facilities will be able to save money by cutting energy usage, thanks to funding from the State Energy Program. Gov....

Kids to Love fighting state DHR over children referrals

MADISON – Forgive Lee Marshall, founder and CEO of the foster champion nonprofit Kids to Love, if the latest round in a fight with...

Alabama primed to become ‘workforce engine of the Southeast’

BIRMINGHAM – Though Alabama is home to diverse industries and businesses, it is facing a labor force percentage below the national average. To address this...

State dock building at Ditto Landing to get major facelift

HUNTSVILLE – A renovation project might not stir the imagination like the story of pioneer James Ditto entering a Tennessee River bend and happening...

Ainsworth wants I-65 widening a priority over other projects

MONTGOMERY -- Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is calling on state leaders to focus on expanding Interstate 65 over other road projects in Alabama. Ainsworth, who...

Rep. Kiel leads scholarship effort for Colbert, Franklin county students

FLORENCE – State Rep. Jamie Kiel remembers his days as a fledgling student in need of a “hand up" to chase his goal of...

Huntsville City Council gets new president; festival music returns

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville City Council spent a lot of time at its regular meeting Thursday night discussing the development of Mill Creek and...

Tougher hands-free driving ordinance for Huntsville gets green light

HUNTSVILLE – After false starts and delays that pushed forward an agenda item proposed by District 2 Huntsville City Councilman David Little, the body...