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Hej Huntsville! IKEA bringing its unique brand and experience to the Rocket City

Bud McLaughlin - August 12, 2025

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. -- From the trademark "Hej" greeting at the store front to a Swedish food experience, customers at the new IKEA store in...

‘A real treat:’ Food City breaks ground on 57,000 square-foot location in Athens

Mecca Musick - August 8, 2025

ATHENS -- It doesn't get much better than this, according to Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, as community leaders and Food City representatives broke ground...

Pillar & Paw: New campus gift shop has a lot in store for Athens State community

Lauren Blacklidge - August 8, 2025

ATHENS – There is a new shop for all-things Athens State and just in time for the start of the new academic year. The aptly...

Athens breaking ground on west side for Food City

Bud McLaughlin - August 7, 2025

ATHENS -- "If you build it, they will come." Those iconic words from the movie "Field of Dreams" more than 35 years ago are just...

Madewell, L.L.Bean, Rowan and Crocs joining lineup at Bridge Street Town Centre

Bud McLaughlin - July 31, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Addressing the "energy and evolution of the region," Tanger has announced several national brands joining the Bridge Street Town Centre lineup. "Since acquiring...

UNA-Huntsville? University opens satellite location at Bridge Street Town Centre

Bud McLaughlin - July 24, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – The University of North Alabama has planted its flag in the Rocket City. Well, not exactly planted, but UNA has opened a satellite...

Bridge Street Town Centre launches return to school with Back-to-School Bash & Fireworks Show

Bud McLaughlin - July 17, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – There will be plenty of fireworks and savings this weekend at Bridge Street Town Centre. The mixed-use destination is hosting its annual Back-to-School...

School daze: Back-to-school sales tax holiday helps families stock up on school supplies

Bud McLaughlin - July 14, 2025

MONTGOMERY – The first day of school is just a few weeks away and that means it's time for school supplies. And, to help save...

Athens awarded state grant to develop French Mill Crossing project

Bud McLaughlin - July 1, 2025

ATHENS -- The city of Athens has received a state grant to help grow its retail base and sales taxes, Mayor Ronnie Marks announced. Gov....

Former grocery clerk and Shoals native Milton Jones elected Food and Commercial Workers union president

Tiffani Hill-Patterson - June 30, 2025

FLORENCE – A courtesy clerk at Kroger as a teenager, Milton Jones is now the head of the nation's largest private sector union. Jones, a...

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