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Trawick announces candidacy for Madison County Schools superintendent

From combined reports - August 5, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — Keith Trawick, a lifelong Madison County resident and veteran educator, has announced his candidacy for superintendent of Madison County Schools. Trawick, chief of...

Windham named president of Bank Independent; Ryan to head Interstate Billing

Bud McLaughlin - July 9, 2025

SHEFFIELD – After 29 years, Macke Mauldin is handing the reins as president of Bank Independent to veteran banker Jason Windham, the bank announced...

Retiring State Sen. Tom Butler saluted by colleagues, friends on ‘sad and happy day’

Staff reports - July 8, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- To say it was a day of mixed emotions, well, State Sen. Tom Butler put it in perspective. “This is a sad day...

Gudger reports record-breaking fundraising haul for leadership PAC

Bud McLaughlin - July 2, 2025

CULLMAN -- In what could be a record-setting fundraising effort, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger has reported raising almost $1.8 million for his...

Former Decatur ADEM manager Poolos named director of state agency

Bud McLaughlin - June 16, 2025

MONTGOMERY – The former manager of ADEM’s North Alabama Field Office in Decatur has been named director of the Alabama Department of Environmental...

With Meink confirmation as Secretary of the Air Force, moving Space Command on horizon

Bud McLaughlin - May 16, 2025

WASHINGTON -- The process to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters to the Rocket City took another step with the confirmation of Troy Meink...

Department veteran Williams first female chief of Madison Fire & Rescue

Bud McLaughlin - May 13, 2025

MADISON -- There's no more "acting" in her title. Brandy Williams is now chief of the Madison Fire & Rescue Department. A 27-year veteran of the...

Bank Independent leadership appointments reflect strategic growth and focus on culture and risk

Bud McLaughlin - May 13, 2025

SHEFFIELD – In moves to reinforce its "commitment to strategic growth, risk oversight, and a continued focus on people and culture," Bank Independent announced...

Buddo leaving Downtown Huntsville Inc.; organization focused on marketing strategy

Bud McLaughlin - May 8, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Contrary to an old idiom, Rob Buddo is going home again. The president and CEO of Downtown Huntsville Inc. is stepping down to...

McClain named Bank Independent area president for Madison County

Bud McLaughlin - April 23, 2025

FLORENCE – Recognized for his "passion for coummunity banking," DeMarco McClain has been promoted to area president for Madison County for Bank Independent. “DeMarco’s leadership,...

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