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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, emphasized the strength of the partnerships that make Huntsville a critical hub for innovation, readiness and mission success during a […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — A major expansion of Alabama’s entertainment tax incentive program is turning heads in the music industry. Representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Alabama Entertainment Office […]

HUNTSVILLE — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military leaders, Alabama’s congressional delegation and local officials today for the unveiling of the U.S. Space Command sign at Redstone Arsenal, formally […]

ATHENS — The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant got its 20-year checkup and is good for another two decades. The facility secured a 20-year extension on its operating license, marked by […]

MADISON — Madison business owner Aaron Thomas says he’s stepped into the race for Alabama House District 10 with a clear mission: to bring “common sense governance” to one of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Alabama’s casualties in the U.S.-China trade war are more than peanuts. However, you might say the state’s peanut crop is brittle. China did not import any peanuts – […]

MONTGOMERY – Winter officially arrives in a few days but the cold weather has already arrived. And, to that end, thousands of Alabamians struggle to pay their energy bills and […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Rep. Phillip Rigsby for Alabama House District 25, which covers portions of Madison and Limestone counties. “It is an honor […]