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Madison considering redistricting plans

MADISON — Redistricting is underway in Madison. The City Council discussed plans at Monday’s work session to redraw city council districts to ensure equal representation. Rapid growth in Alabama’s ninth-largest […]

King appointed to Tuscumbia City Council

TUSCUMBIA — Chris King has been appointed to the District 4 seat of the Tuscumbia City Council. King’s appointment was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. It fills the vacancy […]

Toyota Field to host Celebrate Madison

MADISON – The home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas is hosting the community at the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s biggest fundraising event, Celebrate Madison, at Toyota Field next week. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dr. Jimmy Wall Jr., a former Huntsville City Councilman and retired Huntsville Utilities Natural Gas and Waterworks Board member, died Tuesday. Wall, a native Huntsvillian, was appointed to […]

Back to school: Journey begins in Madison

MADISON — Away with the old school way of doing things and in with the new. Madison’s brand-new $51 million, 170,000 square-foot Journey Middle School celebrated its grand opening – […]

HUNTSVILLE – Representing all vocations and walks of life, Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy is an opportunity to see “behind the scenes’ of how city government works. The free, eight-week program […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville homeowners have been cultivating their lawns and outdoor gardens since early April and they should be at their prime here in midsummer. Do you believe your yard […]

HUNTSVILLE — Big Spring Park East will get a “glow up” during “Light Up the Night,” a first-time event hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation. The free rain-or-shine event Friday […]

Presnell appointed interim Athens police chief

ATHENS — Athens Police Capt. Anthony Pressnell has been named interim police chief, the City Council voted Monday. Police Chief Floyd Johnson is retiring Aug. 1 after 41 years with […]

Madison seeks military families to 'celebrate'

MADISON — For the past couple of years since Toyota Field opened, Mayor Paul Finley’s outdoor “State of the City” address has become a pleasant and informative evening for the […]

Madison to hold public meetings on redistricting

MADISON — Redistricting is the way states change the districts that determine who represents us. The districts are divided geographically and by population. Every 10 years, jurisdictions with City Council […]

HUNTSVILLE — To help alleviate stress on the water system, residents of Huntsville’s Green Mountain have been asked to conserve water. Huntsville City Councilwoman Dr. Jennie Robinson hosted a meeting […]

City to add warning signs after gator attack in South Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE — As housing development increases in the area, the domain of wildlife is invaded. Sightings of coyotes and red foxes in yards and on streets have become more frequent. […]

Madison welcomes Smith as facilities director

MADISON – Not only is the City of Madison excited about welcoming Gerald Smith as the city’s facilities director, but the fact that he is the first facilities director for […]

MADISON – Madison picklers are practicing their chop and slice in preparation for the second annual Battle of the Paddle pickleball tournament. The tournament sponsored by Madison Parks and Recreation […]

MADISON — The Madison Police Citizens Advisory Committee is accepting District 5 applications for the remaining two years of the current term. The committee meets monthly to promote dialogue between […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council played ball last week when they approved nearly a half-million dollars for a much needed – and much anticipated – Martin Road Recreation Center […]

Rockets aiming to win Armed Forces softball game

HUNTSVILLE – Statistics, wins and headlines tell the history of the annual Armed Forces Celebration softball game between the North Alabama Rockets and Team Redstone. As far back as 2017, […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council made a splash with a $6.4 million contract construction agreement for phase IV of the Huntsville Aquatics Center. The contract with Garber Construction involves […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s got a strange name, but pickleball will be the highlight for the John Hunt Park Recreation Center. With John Hunt Park quickly becoming known as Huntsville’s “Central […]

Athens students invest in their city

ATHENS — An interesting debate took place recently among a group of high school students in Athens. They weren’t discussing the latest fad or TikTok post or, even, the best […]

HUNTSVILLE – Time to breathe in the clean air and nominate local businesses or industries considered good stewards of the environment. Huntsville’s Air Pollution Control Board is accepting nominations through […]

Beam me up! New City Hall 'topped off'

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville ceremoniously lifted its last and highest beam into place for the new City Hall downtown. Mayor Tommy Battle; Huntsville City Council; Brandon Tucker, project […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville is considering a lease agreement to bring a new-to-market restaurant concept to the downtown area. According to the city, New Orleans-based Barracuda would build […]