BIRMINGHAM – After several years of consecutive growth, a new analysis of state tax revenues predicts the era of big budget increases may be coming to an end. The Public Affairs Research Council […]

HUNTSVILLE – No means no. No open fire pits, no lighting piles of brush, no campfires. Outdoor burning is strictly prohibited in Alabama. Even though Gov. Kay Ivey issued a […]

MONTGOMERY – Several regional agencies have received much-needed funding to help them support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and exploitation. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security unanimously passed Rep. Dale W. Strong’s DHS Biodetection Improvement Act on Wednesday.   The legislation directs the Department of Homeland Security […]

MONTGOMERY – A statewide “No Burn Order” has been issued in the wake of nearly 400 wildfires across the state over the last two weeks. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a […]

HUNTSVILLE – When Mac McCutcheon took the chairman’s seat of the Madison County Commission in January, a priority on his agenda was infrastructure for transportation considering the area continues to […]

MONTGOMERY — Collinsville, Haleyville, Guntersville and Cullman County are among 44 towns, cities and counties to share nearly $17.5 million for community development projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The Community […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell for Alabama House District 10, which covers portions of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. “Teddy Powell is […]

HUNTSVILLE – After some debate, the issue of what to name the new city hall in the Rocket City was settled at the last regular meeting of the Huntsville City […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set Jan. 9 as the special primary election for the State Senate District 9 seat. The office was held by Clay Scofield, who resigned […]

ALBERTVILLE – State Rep. Brock Colvin announced today his candidacy to represent District 9 in the Alabama Senate. The seat became open when former Sen. Clay Scofield resigned Monday. Senate District […]

WASHINGTON – Farmers in more than a dozen North Alabama counties are eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture emergency loan and disaster assistance programs, Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced. The programs will […]

MONTGOMERY – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is growing by leaps and bounds across the state and right here in the Tennessee Valley. Since Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the statewide […]

PISGAH – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong joined his staff Monday as they hosted mobile office hours in Jackson County. Mobile office hours allows residents to speak with the staff about […]

MONTGOMERY — There’s been quite a political shakeup in Montgomery with repercussions felt in the Tennessee Valley. In the wake of State Sen. Clay Scofield’s resignation Monday, State Rep. Wes […]

MONTGOMERY — What used to be a little country two-lane road in Limestone County has turned into a major artery – still with two lanes. And with the change, came […]

PISGAH — U.S. Rep. Dale Strong’s staff will be holding mobile office hours in Jackson County next week, the congressman announced. Staff members can assist constituents in Pisgah and the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The soon-to-be-abandoned Administrative Building that is home to Huntsville’s City Hall and its replacement still under construction were both topics at Thursday night’s regular meeting of the City […]

HUNTSVILLE — More access to public transportation and fresh, affordable food. More children’s services, including mentorship, play areas and a safer environment. Those are among suggestions made at recent community […]

MONTGOMERY – A day after the National Weather Service in Huntsville and the Alabama Forestry Commission issued Fire Alerts for north Alabama counties, additional restrictions were placed on all state […]

HUNTSVILLE – A study commissioned by Downtown Huntsville Inc. exposed market concerns that are now being addressed by the organization whose mission statement is to create a vibrant, diverse and […]

MONTGOMERY — The cities of Florence and Huntsville, along with Marshall County Home Place are among several state organizations that have been awarded more than $2.5 million by Gov. Kay […]

HUNTSVILLE – In an effort to represent the diverse population in his district, Huntsville City Councilman Bill Kling extended an invitation to the Hispanic community for an outreach event.  The […]

MONTGOMERY – Recognized as helping push the Tennessee Valley and the state onto the international business stage, Greg Canfield is stepping down as secretary of the Department of Commerce. He […]