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The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday that Teledyne RISI Inc., also known as Teledyne Electronic Safety Products, has agreed to pay $1.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated […]

Andrew Sorrell, who has served as State Auditor for one term, announced on Monday morning he intended to qualify for re-election in the 2026 election, rather than for Secretary of […]

Venezuela Huntsville

For a North Alabama woman with deep family ties to Venezuela, the events unfolding this weekend were not just breaking news, but deeply personal moments of uncertainty for loved ones. […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a 20-state coalition in support of the Trump administration’s proposed regulations for implementing the Endangered Species Act, submitting formal comments to the U.S. […]

NASA demolish

NASA is moving forward with the planned removal of two historic but aging test facilities at Marshall Space Flight Center, marking the first phase of a broader infrastructure modernization effort […]

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) has filed qualifying paperwork to seek re-election in 2026, continuing a congressional career that spans more than two decades representing Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District. In […]

State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur), who was first elected to the Alabama House in 2010, announced on Monday that she will not seek a new term in office during the 2026 election […]

BL Harbert International LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, was awarded a $171,506,091 firm-fixed-price contract for the conversion of existing administrative space to a data center, laboratories, and updated administrative space, by the […]

Candidate qualifying for Alabama’s 2026 primary elections opens today, marking the formal start of what party leaders expect to be a competitive campaign season for state and federal offices. The […]

Rep. Dale Strong: 'Promises made, promises kept' in 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong released his annual update on his legislative work and priorities for North Alabama.   “Some of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Alabama heads into an election year, former State Rep. Mike Ball says voters should look beyond campaign rhetoric and pay close attention to how their elected officials […]

HUNTSVILLE – Citing a need to spend quality time with his family, Mac McCutcheon is stepping down as chairman of the Madison County Commission. McCutcheon submitted a letter Monday to […]

MONTGOMERY – The transformation of a landmark farm on I-65 in northern Jefferson County into an agricultural exhibition center has taken a major financial leap thanks to a federal grant. […]

MONTGOMERY — Several agencies in North Alabama were provided much-needed funding to help fight homelessness thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant […]

HUNTSVILLE — Without a lot of fanfare, the U.S. Postal Service has enacted changes that can affect tax returns and even mail-in balloting. A new Postal Service rule, which went […]

HUNTSVILLE — With the Alabama Legislature set to convene Jan. 16, State Rep. Rex Reynolds says the upcoming session will be fast-paced and focused, with lawmakers facing a compressed calendar […]

MONTGOMERY — The Food City development in Athens received another boost Monday with a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant will help bring 100 new […]

HUNTSVILLE — First-time candidate Andrew Sneed said he is running for Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District because “Washington’s broken.” Sneed, a Democrat and Huntsville native, graduated from Lee High School in 1998 […]

MONTGOMERY – Four area agencies are among nine statewide to share more than $757,000 to help young people lead productive lives. Gov. Kay Ivey announced nine grants totaling $757,836 have […]

HUNTSVILLE — To help alleviate the problem of a growing animal population, Madison County is reaching out to a veteran in animal welfare. Huntsville consultant Spencer Batcheller has been hired […]

US Space Force flag flying high across Alabama

MONTGOMERY – In the wake of the U.S. Space Command sign unveiling at Redstone Arsenal last week, the U.S. Space Force flag will be flown at all Alabama rest areas […]

HUNTSVILLE —  Huntsville City School Board member Holly McCarty is seeking re-election as the District 2 representative, she announced today. The Huntsville municipal election is Aug. 25, 2026. “I am […]

HUNTSVILLE — With nearly two decades of legal experience, Raven Beach has kicked off her campaign for Madison County District Court Judge, Place 5. Beach has served as a part-time […]

HUNTSVILLE — Veteran prosecutor Tim Douthit is running for Madison County District Judge. He is seeking the seat of former District Judge Ron Smith who was appointed last week by […]