News — Page 6

HUNTSVILLE — The governor will visit the Rocket City today for a pair of events saluting the area. At noon, Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver the keynote address at the […]

Coalfest a Brilliant celebration of heritage, music and community

BRILLIANT — Each year, this North Alabama community pays tribute to its roots in the coal mining industry with a free festival filling the downtown area. Coalfest, set for May […]

ATHENS — Hearing of women with “true grit,” more than 100 girls from Athens City and Limestone County high schools received some pearls of wisdom as well at the Grit & […]

DECATUR – A disturbance following Monday’s Decatur City Council work session resulted in the arrests of six people on charges including disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest. In a news […]

HUNTSVILLE — To kick start an active and healthy lifestyle while exploring Madison County’s natural beauty, the Madison County Commission is inviting the public to the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will be out in force this weekend at traffic safety checkpoints. But this weekend’s activities will have a personal, in fact, […]

MOBILE – Alabama’s inland waterways deliver coal, steel, wood pellets, ag products, petroleum and chemical products to ports up and down the state. And, according to a study, the waterways […]

ATHENS — University of Alabama student Emma Prier of Ardmore, Tenn., summed up her victory tonight by saying, “The trash talking worked.” Prier was one of eight Celebrity Waiters who […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville is going to the dogs. Or, rather, Huntsville Animal Services is hoping the dogs go to you. To help celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, the […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that the state has filed a lawsuit against social media company TikTok Inc., and its parent company, ByteDance Inc., for exploiting […]

PRICEVILLE — The Alabama Department Department of Transportation is continuing to assess the integrity of an I-65 overpass that was damaged Monday. The department’s Emergency Bridge Inspection Team will perform […]

NORMAL — And the Emmy goes to … Officials at Alabama A&M are hoping to hear their favorite university at the end of that announcement in June. The university video […]

MADISON — Monday night’s Madison City Council meeting saw more than 20 residents speak up after it was disclosed last week that Madison Utilities would discontinue adding fluoride to the […]

HUNTSVILLE — For high school seniors, the race is almost over. The finish line is nearly in sight. All that remains are  those final steps to graduation day. Diplomas in hand, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Keel Point, an independent wealth advisory firm, has created the Keel Point Professorship in Family Wealth at the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Business with a $100,000 commitment […]

ATHENS — A mother duck’s feathers were furiously ruffled this afternoon when she found herself frantic over her 10 ducklings trapped in a storm drain in downtown Athens. Athens Street […]

RED BAY — Girder installation is underway on the new Alabama Highway 247 bridge over Little Bear Creek near Red Bay in Franklin County. The $3.3 million project with contractor […]

DECATUR – Decatur native Katye Coats, an advocate for public education, is running for the District 3 seat on the Decatur City School Board. A product of Decatur City Schools, […]

SCOTTSBORO – It was a high-energy competition with a “relaxed” winner Wednesday for the Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Relax and Release Shampoo & Sleep Spa of Huntsville came out […]

HUNTSVILLE — Well, to those who say, “there’s nothing to do here,” you can’t complain this weekend. And, with the Panoply Arts Festival at Big Spring Park and multiple events at […]

HUNTSVILLE — After hearing some boosterism for Redstone Arsenal from Alabama’s U.S. senators, FBI Director Kash Patel decided to pay a visit himself. After all, some 500 personnel will be […]

SHEFFIELD – A new scholarship partnership with the University of North Alabama will make higher education more accessible and affordable for Bank Independent customers, it was announced today. “This represents a […]

DECATUR –- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into all circumstances surrounding the death of John Daniel Scott Jr., the Decatur Police Department said today. According to a […]

ARAB — To meet an increased demand for recreational services from a growing population, the city of Arab broke ground Tuesday for a recreation center. In a partnership with Goodwyn […]