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MONTGOMERY – Alabama recipients of SNAP benefits will not receive their payments effective this Saturday, the Alabama Department of Human Resources announced. The DHR said it “received specific guidance” from […]

HUNTSVILLE — Homeownership dreams are taking shape in northwest Huntsville with the city’s approval of an agreement with Family Services Center to turn an empty lot on Olson Street into a […]

City approves construction of greenway in south Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — The city’s expansive greenway plan took another step Thursday with approval of a contract to build 1 1/2 miles of greenway between Green Cove Road/Buxton Road and Hobbs […]

WASHINGTON — Citing the availability a of $5 billion contingency fund, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell joined 213 House Democrats in a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding that […]

HUNTSVILLE – Republican attorney Caroleene Dobson said she’s running for Alabama’s next Secretary of State to strengthen public trust in elections and ensure state government operates with transparency and accountability. […]

Former University of Alabama and NFL quarterback AJ McCarron has thrown his helmet into the political arena, announcing his candidacy for the GOP nomination for  lieutenant governor.  “Alabama is my […]

WASHINGTON – Guntersville business owner Randy Jones was introduced to a Senate committee Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville as a nominee for the Board of Directors of the Tennessee […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Veterans Day approaches, Madison County is dedicating the period from now through Nov. 4 to salute and honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. military service members. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon says an addition to the county jail is moving from idea to planning discussion, driven by steady population growth, recurring capacity peaks, […]

WASHINGTON — Legislation that would expand the Talladega National Forest’s boundary by approximately 50,000 acres was advanced by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The “Talladega National Forest […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell and 55 of her Democratic colleagues called on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to provide immediate answers regarding […]

MONTGOMERY — A planned shopping center at a major Athens intersection has received another financial boost, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. A $400,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission – a […]

MADISON — As Mayor Paul Finley prepares to leave office after more than a decade of leadership, he says his time at the helm of one of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities […]

WASHINGT0N — Huntsville attorney Harold D. Mooty III has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as district judge for the Northern District of Alabama, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced today. […]

MADISON — Mayor-elect Ranae Bartlett says her priorities for Madison will center on strengthening education, addressing traffic and infrastructure challenges, and managing growth responsibly as she prepares to take office […]

MONTGOMERY — Fort Payne residents and businesses on the east side of I-59 will see improved water service and supply thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. Gov. […]

HAMILTON – 100,000 people: The number of residents in rural Northwest Alabama who will gain improved access to the information superhighway. $145 million: The investment by the Tombigbee Electric Cooperative […]

FLORENCE — Citing a love for the state and people of North Alabama, State Sen. Tim Melson kicked off his reelection campaign, pledging to continue his strong, conservative leadership for […]

HUNTSVILLE — Attorney and small business owner Will Pylant has launched his campaign for Huntsville City Council District 4, pledging to bring a new generation of leadership focused on infrastructure, […]

MONTGOMERY — Calling it the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history, Gov. Kay Ivey today announced the launch of the Alabama Department of Workforce. “Alabama’s workforce is our greatest […]

Thomas announces for Alabama State House District 10 seat

MADISON — Aaron Thomas, a Madison business owner, has announced his candidacy for the Alabama House of Representatives District 10 seat.   The state primary election is May 19, 2026. […]

HUNTSVILLE – State Rep. Rex Reynolds has announced he is seeking another term in the Alabama House of Representatives for the District 21 seat, according to a news release. Reynolds, […]

LEIGHTON — After years of dealing with water issues that affected the town’s fire hydrants, Leighton officials will finally be able to upgrade the water system, thanks to a grant […]

MONTGOMERY – To provide support and guidance to Alabama’s small business owners, Secretary of State Wes Allen has released a tutorial video. The video, “Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings,” […]