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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...

Bridge Street Town Centre ranked among nation’s best in USA Today 10Best Awards

Bud McLaughlin - June 24, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Cited for its retail, dining and guest experience, Bridge Street Town Centre was recognized as the No. 6 Best Shopping Center, according...

Child’s play: Hibbett unveils e-commerce platform tailored for kids

Bud McLaughlin - June 19, 2025

BIRMINGHAM -- To help busy shoppers to find the latest fashion and footwear styles for their kids, Hibbett has launched an e-commerce website and...

Huntsville Career Center hosting hiring event for Food City

Bud McLaughlin - June 17, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – For those who may have been taking stock of their career options, there's no need to shop around any more. The Huntsville Career...

Hendricks-Patton-RANCL turns 80: Athens Main Street honors one of downtown’s longest-standing family businesses

Bud McLaughlin - June 11, 2025

ATHENS — Just after World War II ended in Europe, a business opened its doors in downtown Athens. Today, 80 years later, the Hendricks-Patton-RANCL still...

IMS Communities ready to start construction for North Huntsville’s Beacon Place North Valley

Bud McLaughlin - June 4, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville's northward expansion continues and the red dirt will soon be turning for a residential development. IMS Communities said it has closed on...

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