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 department, Williams took her […]

SHEFFIELD – In moves to reinforce its “commitment to strategic growth, risk oversight, and a continued focus on people and culture,” Bank Independent announced a trio of executive appointments recently. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Contrary to an old idiom, Rob Buddo is going home again. The president and CEO of Downtown Huntsville Inc. is stepping down to accept a position in his […]

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, deep knowledge of the market, […]

TUSCALOOSA — Veteran banker Mike Johnston has been promoted to Huntsville City President of Bryant Bank, the bank announced. Johnston will oversee the bank’s Huntsville operations and strategic initiatives, according […]

HUNTSVILLE — Danny Windham, recently retired as chief operating officer from the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, was named to the institute’s board of directors for a second time. Windham was […]

ATHENS – Limestone County has been named the fastest-growing county in the state, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The county experienced a population increase of […]

WASHINGTON — As federal lawmakers tackle tough decisions that impact the future of American agriculture, more than 150 Alabama farmers spent last week in the shadow of Capitol Hill sharing […]

FLORENCE – The Alabama Senate has confirmed Sonceria Ann Berry, a University of North Alabama alumna and former secretary of the U.S. Senate, to fill the Board of Trustees seat […]

ATHENS — Several area high school students will be launching their future among leaders, thanks to the Athens Rotary Club Youth Leadership Awards. The club is sponsoring eight high school […]

HUNTSVILLE — “The time is always right to do what is right,” Dr. Martin Luther King said some 60 years ago.  And those words are just as relevant today, according […]

WASHINGTON – Called a “fearless fighter for families and forgotten Americans,” U.S. Sen. Katie Britt today was named deputy whip by Majority Whip John Barrasso. As deputy whip, Britt (R-Montgomery) […]

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama in Huntsville is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next month with a breakfast for community and business leaders and students. The “UAH Dr. […]

WASHINGTON — Being acknowledged for “his leadership in local government,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has been selected by House Republican Leadership to serve on the powerful Appropriations Committee in only […]

MONTGOMERY — Morgan County farmer Mark Byrd was elected the Alabama Farmers Federation North Area vice president during last week’s federation meeting. Byrd, a poultry and row crop farmer, won […]

HUNTSVILLE — With more than 10 years in the healthcare industry, Justin Serrano has been named CEO of Crestwood Medical Center, the Board of Trustees announced Thursday. Serrano, the current […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dispelling the saying, “you can’t go home, again,” Sam Dean is back in North Alabama. Dean, a native of Decatur, has joined Huntsville Hospital Health System as executive vice […]

MOBILE — A change in his college major in his senior year has propelled a Huntsville man to the head of one of the largest hospitals in the state. Rick […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Florencia Behn, a 15-year employee of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, has been named vice president for research administration and development. She will begin her role Nov. 1. […]

MADISON – For Huntsville native Alice Lessmann, leadership is shaped by experience, education and a profound dedication to community.  Lessmann, chief executive officer of Cepeda Systems, has taken on a […]

MONTGOMERY – Cited for legislative leadership on mental health care, State Rep. Rex Reynolds has been named the 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Alabama 310 Association. Established by […]

HUNTSVILLE – Wes Kelley, president and CEO of Huntsville Utilities, was named “Leader of Leaders” in the most recent graduating class of the Valley Public Power Leadership Academy (VPPLA). The […]

HUNTSVILLE — Radiance Technologies has promoted Jamie N. Jones to Chief Administrative Officer, the company announced. As CAO, Jones will strategize internal and external communications, build community engagement, and build […]

MADISON – The U.S. Chess Executive Board has named Ranae Bartlett its interim executive director. Bartlett, the Madison City Council president, will be working remotely as she assumes the new […]