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Five Guys Burgers & Fries opens at Town Madison

MADISON – It was a double-play of restaurant openings for Huntsville-based Power Brands Hospitality Group. The company opened Five Guys Burgers & Fries at 100 Moon Shot Drive at Town […]

MADISON – The playoff-bound Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field this week for their next to last homestand of the regular season. The Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of […]

All aboard! Depot Days Festival pulling into downtown Hartselle

HARTSELLE — The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Hosted by the Hartselle […]

HUNTSVILLE – Make Construction World a first stop on this career trip around the world, where eighth-graders can hold a hammer in one hand and a nail in the other […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street won five Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence, including the Main Street Hero Award, at the organization’s conference last week. The Main Street Hero Award […]

DECATUR — The Decatur Historic Preservation Commission received a Commission Excellence Award for Best Practices in Public Outreach and Advocacy. The award was presented by the National Alliance of Preservation […]

Huntsville’s WhistleStop Festival more than just BBQ

HUNTSVILLE — Some 100 barbeque experts and connoisseurs are expected next month for the return of WhistleStop, Huntsville’s two-day battle of the barbeque. Set for Sept. 9-10, the event invites […]

Native American celebration returns to Tuscumbia

TUSCUMBIA — A celebration of the culture and traditions of American Indians who once lived in north Alabama, returns for two days of education and fun. After a two-year hiatus […]

TANNER — Students attending four North Alabama high schools and career tech centers have become the first to receive state-of-the-art manufacturing training, including virtual reality training. In a formal launch […]

MADISON — The playoff-bound Rocket City Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field next week for a six-game series against their North Division foes, the Chattanooga Lookouts. The week at Toyota […]

Red Bay Founder's Fest set for Sept. 24

RED BAY — Red Bay presents its annual Founder’s Fest next month and everyone is invited to the northwest Alabama town for a day of free family fun. Situated under […]

FORT PAYNE — For those wanting to get the most out of the last few weeks of summer, check out the shopping extravaganza atop Lookout Mountain this weekend. Here, the […]

HUNTSVILLE — In 2019, just prior to the pandemic with Huntsville growth skyrocketing, Mayor Tommy Battle said his vision of Huntsville and the surrounding counties had no boundaries, only corridors […]

ATHENS – Workforce recruitment in North Alabama benefits from a regional approach. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has partnered with the Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association in Athens to welcome job […]

State of Madison County is 'Strong'

HUNTSVILLE — Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong spoke today of the tremendous strides that have taken place during the past 10 years in Madison County. But he didn’t stop […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau served up “more than meal, more than Restaurant Week” with the official launch of its popular  Restaurant Week as the main […]

DECATUR – Staffing shortages have hit the parks and recreation business this season in much the same way as other service-oriented businesses. In response to those challenges, and with many […]

DECATUR — Featuring nearly 50 unique pieces of art created by children with vision and hearing disabilities, the annual Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is underway. The traveling juried art […]

HUNTSVILLE – Business startup accelerator gener8tor is firing on all cylinders with managing director Donna Ehart joining program manager Carly Seldon. The now-complete team of the MidCity-based accelerator is gearing […]

HUNTSVILLE – Due to sharp increases in costs for natural gas and the subsequent increase in the monthly fuel cost adjustment, Huntsville Utilities customers can expect to see increases in […]

A 690-mile treasure hunt: 'World’s Longest Yard Sale' set for August

DECATUR — For the past 35 years, shoppers and visitors have traveled up and down U.S. 127 finding treasures and bargains. And, the annual World’s Longest Yard Sale, the 690-mile […]

FLORENCE — Do you have a short movie that needs a chance to find the right audience? A film that needs a home? Actor-writer-director and Russellville native Myk Watford and […]

TANNER — Calhoun Community College Interim President Dr. Jimmy Hodges can remove the “interim” from his title. Hodges has been named president of the school by the Alabama Community College […]

SAN DIEGO — ATA Engineering is relocating its Southeastern regional operations to  Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. The San Diego-based provider of innovative test- and analysis-driven engineering designs has had an […]