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MONTGOMERY — A bracket-style competition akin to “March Madness” has been launched to find the “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama.” Nominations and competition open Monday and there’s even a “Final […]
WASHINGTON — School districts across North Alabama have endorsed proposed legislation requiring a daily Pledge of Allegiance and the American flag to be “prominently displayed” in classrooms. The “Promoting American Patriotism […]
MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College added $179.1 million to the local economy in fiscal year 2023-24, according to an independent report released Wednesday. The impact supported 3,045 jobs. Students […]
MONTGOMERY – Alabama taxpayers with a qualifying 2024 adjusted gross income can prepare their 2024 state and federal income tax returns online using free tax preparation and e-filing software available […]
CULLMAN — State Rep. Randall Shedd has been hired to serve as Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger’s director of constituent affairs, Gudger (R-Cullman) announced Wednesday. Shedd (R-Fairview) will resign […]
WASHINGTON – With key portions of President Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of 2025, lawmakers are fighting to ensure small businesses will not face a massive […]
WASHINGTON – Wallace State Community College’s workforce training initiatives were presented to a congressional audience today. During a hearing focused on workforce development, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics spoke […]
MONTGOMERY – In a perfect case of “more bang for the buck,” Alabama’s Community College System generates more tax dollars than it takes in, according to a recent report. The […]
HUNTSVILLE – A second-grader will not face a weapon charge following an investigation into a handgun discharging incident last week at a Huntsville elementary school. In a news release, the […]
ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association is accepting applications for the 2025 LCEDA CTE Scholarship Fund. This scholarship provides a $1,500 award to Limestone County residents pursuing careers […]
MONTGOMERY — A long-time health issue plaguing Town Creek will be rectified thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. Town leaders said faulty sewer lines are causing sewage to […]
HUNTSVILLE — If it’s not one thing, it’s another. The National Weather Service Huntsville office has issued a pair of dueling threats for today. A flooding threat continues with a […]
HUNTSVILLE — A vacant one-acre lot of Alabama red clay on Corporate Drive in the MidCity District will transform over the next year to feature a 25,000 square-foot office building […]
HUNTSVILLE — Here comes that rainy day feeling again. The rain isn’t coming today but forecasters predict a heavy dose of precipitation over the next two to three days across […]
ATHENS – Athens State University is one of eight universities nationwide to receive a grant to design innovative approaches to career services. Athens State received the $300,000 award which will […]
FLORENCE – The Marching Pride of the University of North Alabama will be headed to New York City in November to participate in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. And, […]
AUBURN — A rodent-sized mammal found in east Alabama is causing a stir across the state and beyond. Researchers at Auburn University are part of a team that has identified […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Maria von Braun, widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun, died Jan. 20 at her home in Alexandria, Va., the U.S. Space & Rocket Center announced. She was […]
HUNTSVILLE — Starfish Holdings recently made a pair of moves at the executive levels. The parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, and SIMVANA announced that Torch […]
WASHINGTON — Huntsville native Ella Sullins has been promoted to chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, the congressman’s office announced. Sullins has served as Strong’s legislative director since […]
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – All hands on deck! The Navy is about to weigh anchor in Huntsville. In a first for the Rocket City, the Navy is hosting a Navy Week […]
ARDMORE — A longtime fixture near Exit 1 of the Ardmore exit on I-65 is cooking once again. Literally. Huddle House has reopened and is under new management, the Greater […]
HUNTSVILLE — A movie trailer about the “first steps” of Marvel Comics’ first family premiered today just a few miles from where the U.S. space program took its first steps. […]
