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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 […]

Northwest Shoals CC adds $179.1M to local economy

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 […]

TARCOG breaks ground for $8M office building

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 […]

Walz appointed to Starfish board; Pierce named COO

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 […]

Navy Week celebration sets sail for Rocket City

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 Huddle House reopens under new management

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. […]

GUNTERSVILLE – A Huntsville Eagle Scout and two North Alabama lawmakers were among those honored by Alabama State Parks as Eagle Award winners The Eagle Awards, sponsored by the Alabama […]