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Going nuclear: Google, Kairos Power, TVA collaborate to meet region’s growing energy needs

Bud McLaughlin - August 19, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A power triumvirate has been established to responsibly meet growing business in the Tennessee Valley while driving local economic growth and...

North Alabama leaders ‘launch’ strategic plan for regional growth

From combined reports - August 15, 2025

DECATUR — Describing a plan of "intentional regionalism," elected, business, and community leaders from across North Alabama discussed initiatives Thursday to foster collaboration and...

TARCOG highway safety plan recognized by National Association of Development Organizations

From combined reports - August 14, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — TARCOG is being recognized nationally for efforts to make it safer to travel throughout northeast Alabama with a new Regional Safety Action Plan...

Week ahead may see heat index approach 115 degrees with concerns for flooding by weekend

From combined reports - July 28, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- This week ahead is going to start with some of the highest temperatures and heat indexes in a couple years with some...

Heat advisory issued; temperatures to reach upper 90s as heat indices approach 110

Bud McLaughlin - June 24, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- The National Weather Service Huntsville office has issued a heat advisory for North Alabama through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Heat indices are forecast to...

First heat wave of the summer to broil area this week

Staff reports - June 23, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Hot time, summer in the Valley. We're just a couple days into summer but the heat will be on high this week. In fact,...

Thousands without power; homes damaged, destroyed in wake of tornadoes

Bud McLaughlin - May 21, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Thousands of residents across north Alabama woke up without power and some woke up to see damaged homes in the wake of...

Severe storms with squall lines and damaging winds in Tuesday forecast

Bud McLaughlin - May 19, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- It's a good time to batten down hatches and anchor anything that may fly away - outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and the like. The...

Cluster of storms expected to roll across North Alabama tonight

Bud McLaughlin - May 16, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- That may not be snoring you hear late tonight. It will be some clouds that go bump in the night. A line of strong...

Rain with a chance of strong to severe storms in the forecast across region

Bud McLaughlin - May 13, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Forecasters are calling for about a 50-70% chance of rain and thunderstorms across North Alabama this afternoon. "A few strong to marginally severe...

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