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HUNTSVILLE – ‘Twas days after Christmas and all through the town, the trees and decorations are all coming down. But, wait! You don’t have to trash that live Christmas tree […]
HUNTSVILLE — About nine out of 10 U.S. adults surveyed in 2021 said it’s important for local government to invest in community infrastructure, including parks, community centers and recreation facilities. […]
HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s largest city by population, Huntsville continues to grow by 464 new residents per month. With growth comes opportunities as well as challenges, especially where transportation infrastructure is […]
HUNTSVILLE — The Defense Strategies Institute’s second annual Joint Fires Summit is slated for next month in Huntsville. The summit is Jan. 18-19 at the Stone Event Center at Campus […]
Tearing down to build up Buildings have started coming down at the Butler Terrace site at Governors Drive and Seminole Drive in Huntsville. The older public housing has been razed […]
HUNTSVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Authority said it “fell short” over the weekend in ordering the rolling blackouts during once-in-a-generation low temperatures. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) has joined the […]
HUNTSVILLE – As hiring continues to be a struggle for businesses and organizations, maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce can be difficult. Often times, minorities, the elderly, and those without […]
HUNTSVILLE – The Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is offering scholarships in cybersecurity. According to UAH, the scholarships are available through the […]
Another hat in the ring Now that Dale Strong has officially submitted his letter to Gov. Kay Ivey resigning as Madison County Commission chairman effective Jan. 2, attention shifts to […]
WASHINGTON – An era came to an end Thursday in the halls of Congress. U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) cast his final vote – in support of the comprehensive appropriations […]
MONTGOMERY — A pair of North Alabama lawmakers have been named to serve as House committee chairs by Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville). Rep. Terry Collins of Decatur and Rep. Phillip […]
MONTGOMERY — The cities of Florence and Huntsville and agencies in Marshall and Cullman counties are among entities to share $2.65 million to fight homelessness, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. […]
MADISON — The Madison City Council has voted down an ordinance that would allow the operation of medical cannabis dispensaries within the city limits. Council members voted 4-2 against the […]
HUNTSVILLE — Leidos has been awarded a $334 million contract to assist the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory develop an air-breathing hypersonic system. The program, known as “Mayhem,” consists of expendable hypersonic […]
VIENNA, Va. — Virginia-based Aeyon, which has an office in Huntsville, has been awarded a $516.9 million NASA Financial Support Services contract. Awarded as a joint venture with MM Technologies, […]
MONTGOMERY – The state unemployment for November is steady from last month, but North Alabama has shown improvement over October, according to the latest report from the Department of Labor. […]
Space Command announcement up in the air The commander of U.S. Space Command, Gen. Dickinson, is reportedly “massaging the message.” What that means is open to interpretation but Dickinson has […]
HUNTSVILLE – A-P-T Research has been selected to continue as the provider of safety and mission assurance support services at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the company announced. The […]
WASHINGTON — For the second year in a row, Alabama’s retiring senator has been rated the “top earmarker.” Congress agreed Tuesday on a bipartisan framework for a full-year $1.7 trillion […]
HUNTSVILLE – Intuitive Research and Technology has won cyber-related contracts to Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and the Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation. The two contracts combine for […]
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — All Points Logistics has appointed former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to its board of advisors, the company announced today. All Points Logistics, which has an office […]
MONTGOMERY — State Rep. Andy Whitt has been appointed chairman of the House Economic Development & Tourism Committee, State Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter (R – Rainsville) announced today. Whitt (R-Harvest) is […]
MADISON — Medical marijuana may be coming to Madison. At Monday night’s work session, the Madison City Council heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance to allow medical cannabis […]
