News — Page 13

DECATUR – Pryor Field Airport Authority has signed a lease agreement with a Memphis-based aviation maintenance company. “I am excited to see more growth at Pryor Field (DCU) and the […]

WASHINGTON — In the midst of reports that four Social Security offices in Alabama are being closed, including two in North Alabama, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt said the offices “will […]

Parking deck demolition impacts downtown Florence traffic

FLORENCE – Contractors will soon begin tearing down the old downtown Florence parking deck, city officials said. Over the next few weeks, crews will relocate utility lines to ensure a […]

HUNTSVILLE — Citing outdoor activities as important for the area’s quality of life, Torch Technologies and Freedom Real Estate & Capital have donated to the Nature Discovery Center, the Land […]

WASHINGTON – To help raise awareness of and encourage healthy eating, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) in introducing the “Supporting All […]

FORT PAYNE – The visitor center for the Little River Canyon National Preserve is among nearly three dozen National Park Service facilities likely to be shut down by the Trump […]

HUNTSVILLE — A few days into March and the month is coming in like a lion. A risk of severe weather today and tonight returns for much of North Alabama, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Bill Roark, who took Torch Technologies into a multi-business enterprise, announced his retirement effective today. Starfish Holdings, of which Roark is a founder, made the announcement. Starfish is […]

HUNTSVILLE — The pavilion at John Hunt Park’s sand volleyball courts is getting major upgrades to provide more space for spectators at future tournaments. The city awarded Pearce Construction Co. […]

MONTGOMERY – A bill by State Rep. James Lomax to ban foreign national influence in Alabama elections has gained the backing of two of the state’s most powerful elected officials. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Nominations are open for the 2025 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is accepting applications with April 7 as the deadline to submit the entry […]

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing all Defense Department civilian employees to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week. In a memorandum he […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was “astonished” and “bewildered” that the governor commuted the death sentence of Rocky Myers. Gov. Kay Ivey announced late Friday afternoon […]

QUANTICO, Va. — Hexagon US Federal of Huntsville has been awarded a $30,793,403 modification to a previously awarded contract from the Department of the Navy for sustainment of the Consolidated […]

HOOVER — Qualifying for the Republican special election primary for House District 11 will begin Wednesday, the Alabama Republican Party announced. The district, which covers portions of Cullman and Blount […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama’s Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions has expanded the offerings of its popular Tiny Cubs Community Baby Shower and Sibling Event. The […]

HUNTSVILLE — Discovery Life Sciences, a Huntsville-based biospecimen solutions and specialty lab services company, will launch a product to help advance oncology research. Tumoroid Cell Lines, OncoPro Medium-Derived will be […]

FLORENCE – For the fifth year, the Department of Foreign Languages is letting the good times roll with its multicultural Mardi Gras celebration. The event, which will include karneval and […]

ATHENS — A “self-proclaimed” member of the Sinaloa drug cartel is in custody following an alleged shooting incident on I-65 near the Elkmont, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office. […]

DEMOPOLIS — A nationwide search for a leader of the developing Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences has led to the hiring of a seasoned and honored educator. The ASHS Board […]

HUNTSVILLE – An updated historic marker on Huntsville’s courthouse square now recognizes the significant contributions of Henderson and Daniel Brandon, founders of the city’s most successful Black-owned business in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department will close several streets in downtown Huntsville to ensure public safety during the annual Mardi Gras Parade. Street closures will begin at 2:30 p.m. Saturday […]

HUNTSVILLE — An agreement between Huntsville and the state will allow the Alabama Department of Transportation to access traffic signals on federal and state roads to help improve traffic flow. […]

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A grant from the Lowe’s Foundation will help the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy shape “the future of the residential construction industry,” the nonprofit organization’s executive said today. […]