Government — Page 42

HUNTSVILLE — Last week at the Madison County Commission meeting, the Association of County Commissions of Alabama recognized two of Huntsville’s own. Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), chairman of the House […]

MADISON — Mayor Paul Finley describes Madison, once only a bedroom suburb of Huntsville, as a “sleepy” town turned into a “bustling, incredible, enjoyable’’ one that has recently been ranked […]

Strong in 'right place' to fight for North Alabama

HUNTSVILLE — For U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, it has been a very busy and productive first eight months in office. During his short time in Washington, D.C., he has become […]

WASHINGTON — As the debate over moving the headquarters of Space Command churned, Gen. James Dickinson was apparently looking at some prime property in his home state of Colorado. Dickinson, […]

Madison considering redistricting plans

MADISON — Redistricting is underway in Madison. The City Council discussed plans at Monday’s work session to redraw city council districts to ensure equal representation. Rapid growth in Alabama’s ninth-largest […]

Area internet providers receive broadband grants

MONTGOMERY — Three internet providers will share nearly $8 million in grants to expanding high-speed internet services in North Alabama. The three latest grants, totaling $7.86 million, were awarded from […]

House money: Space Command fight not over

POINT CLEAR — Since going through legislative channels doesn’t seem to have worked in the battle over Space Command, Alabama’s congressional leadership is threatening to hit the Defense Department where […]

UAH researcher wins Space Force grant

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. John Bennewitz, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been awarded a grant to develop an advanced propulsion system that will facilitate surveillance of […]

Ivey touts state's economy in visit to Athens

ATHENS — The state is in an “exciting and transformational time,” said Gov. Kay Ivey during her State of the State Luncheon today with the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce. “Y’all, […]

King appointed to Tuscumbia City Council

TUSCUMBIA — Chris King has been appointed to the District 4 seat of the Tuscumbia City Council. King’s appointment was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. It fills the vacancy […]

Toyota Field to host Celebrate Madison

MADISON – The home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas is hosting the community at the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s biggest fundraising event, Celebrate Madison, at Toyota Field next week. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Jimmy Wall Jr., a former Huntsville City Councilman and retired Huntsville Utilities Natural Gas and Waterworks Board member, died Tuesday. Wall, a native Huntsvillian, was appointed to […]

Britt recovering at home after medical care

MONTGOMERY — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is recovering at home receiving care for “swelling of a facial nerve,” she announced. “While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I […]

HUNTSVILLE – Representing all vocations and walks of life, Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy is an opportunity to see “behind the scenes’ of how city government works. The free, eight-week program […]

MOORESVILLE — The legend is true. Strange musical notes are floating over the face of the Singing River’s waters. It sings a song of health and wellness, of a flourishing […]

JS Solutions chooses Unanet GovCon platform

HUNTSVILLE — After an exhaustive search for an accounting, operations and compliance solution that will provide the tools they need to keep pace with rapid growth, JS Solutions has selected […]

HUNTSVILLE — Longtime executive Ted Martin recently joined MartinFederal Consulting as executive vice president of federal solutions, the company announced. “Having been a part of the federal contracting industry for […]

Study: Alabama No. 7 best job market

HUNTSVILLE — It isn’t something Alabamians don’t already know, but it is always good to get affirmation of those beliefs. A new study complied from current U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

HUNTSVILLE — Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military promotions in the U.S. Senate has impacted at least one command at Redstone Arsenal. Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler’s stay with the Space […]

Strong to deliver his first Washington Update

HUNTSVILLE – U.S. Rep. Dale Strong returns home from Washington, D.C., next month to deliver his first Washington Update with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber as a congressman representing Alabama’s Fifth […]

Alabamians lost $21M to investment fraud last year

WASHINGTON — According to a Federal Trade Commission study, a record $3.82 billion was stolen through investment fraud in 2022, making it the No. 1 costliest type of fraud in […]

HUNTSVILLE — As the FBI prepares to move 5,500 employees to a new full-time headquarters that will replace the aging Hoover building in downtown Washington, Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal remains in the […]

MONTGOMERY — Seven members of the Alabama House of Representatives were appointed to committees following the vacancy left by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) at the end of the 2023 legislative […]

Madison welcomes Smith as facilities director

MADISON – Not only is the City of Madison excited about welcoming Gerald Smith as the city’s facilities director, but the fact that he is the first facilities director for […]