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WASHINGTON — Entering his second term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong has landed seats on key subcommittees for North Alabama. Strong (R-Monrovia) was named by the Appropriations Committee to […]

Strong to co-chair relaunched Army Aviation Caucus

WASHINGTON – Striving to keep Army Aviation “above the best,” U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro have joined forces to relaunch the congressional Army […]

WASHINGTON – With the House passing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville called on the Senate to back the fight to protect women […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you’ve ever enjoyed one of the many live and interactive shows in the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Intuitive Planetarium, now is the time to show your appreciation of this […]

Madison begins annual street sweeping program

MADISON — The city of Madison will make a clean sweep of things for the next six weeks. That is, the streets will be swept clean. Beginning Wednesday, street sweeping […]

MADISON — A Madison City Council work session Monday on proposed renovations to Toyota Field unveiled options along with meeting new Major League Baseball standards. The options include further upgrades […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama commemorated 195 years of educational excellence Monday as part of its annual Founders’ Day event. UNA is Alabama’s oldest four-year public higher education […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a more than $1.5 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community […]

MONTGOMERY – A pair of agencies that provide professional care and assistance to victims of child abuse in five North Alabama counties have been awarded grants through the U.S. Department […]

healthŌme announces rename and rebrand as Kadance

HUNTSVILLE — healthŌme, a genomics-based precision health management company, has renamed and rebranded as Kadance, Inc. In a news release, the company said the transformative step embodies its dedication to creating a […]

HUNTSVILLE – As crews continue to clear snow-covered roads from Winter Storm Cora, regional leaders urge residents to avoid travel unless necessary due to worsening conditions. The National Weather Service […]

HUNTSVILLE — Though the Alabama Department of Transportation maintains highways throughout the state, it also has an “I” for the weather. As in ITS – the Intelligent Transportation System. The […]

Ivey issues state of emergency for 37 counties

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties, including 13 North Alabama counties, ahead of this weekend’s winter weather. “Cold temperatures have persisted in […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville is advising its residents that roads in the area will likely be impacted by incoming winter weather forcing their closure. According to the National […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Transportation Security Administration – TSA checkpoint at Huntsville International Airport will close at 8 p.m. today, HSV posted on social media. No immediate reason was given for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The National Weather Service in Huntsville is urging North Alabama businesses and residents to prepare now for potential dangerously cold temperatures next week. In an update Friday morning, […]

CENTREVILLE — A Huntsville man was one of two people killed Tuesday in a single-car wreck in Bibb County, according to state troopers. Jedarius K. Chancey, 31, of Huntsville was […]

ALBERTVILLE — The Albertville High School Aggie Band has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the band’s talents to millions of Americans on a national stage. In a recent […]

ATHENS — Though 100 mph winds late Saturday night damaged several businesses in downtown Athens, but residents are counting themselves fortunate. “Thankfully, there were no injuries or fatalities,” Mayor Ronnie […]

HUNTSVILLE — The nationwide strikes against Amazon and Starbucks have reached into the Tennessee Valley on Christmas Eve. Teamsters have extended picket lines to Amazon’s facilities in Huntsville, turning around […]

HUNTSVILLE — An affordable senior housing community in Huntsville will soon be opening to serve those aged 55 and older. The construction of Arbours at Moores Mill II, a $19.5 […]

DECATUR — Lock your doors and windows. The Decatur Police Department is warning the River City about a sexual predator who has broken into houses in the area and assaulted […]

WASHINGTON – Several Alabama projects, including the Wilson Lock and Dam, will soon see improvements in the recently passed bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt […]

MONTGOMERY — Helping families get their lives back on track, Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.4 million for programs that help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient. The Community Services Block Grants […]