PPG is making a $70 million investment in its longtime Huntsville aerospace operation, adding a new 112,000-square-foot facility as demand grows for aircraft cockpit and passenger windows. The multiyear expansion […]

An 18-year-old who posted that he would “gun down an ice agent on sight” has been indicted in Huntsville along with two roommates, after police found the trio’s apartment stocked with 3D-printed grenade housings, unregistered short-barrel guns and a weapon painted “ANTI FASCIST.” U.S. Attorney Phil Williams, the top federal prosecutor for the Northern District […]

Raytheon has been awarded a missile defense contract worth up to $6.3 billion, with production work planned in Huntsville and Tucson, Arizona. The Department of War announced Thursday that Raytheon, […]

DeKalb County Schools has completed what the district says is Alabama’s first public school solar project designed to significantly offset energy costs, with the new system at Plainview High School […]

Huntsville Parks & Recreation has prepared a frightfully fun lineup of Halloween events for all the little ghouls and boos to have a month of spooky celebrations. On Oct. 23, […]

Alabamians have a life expectancy nearly four years shorter than the national average, according to a new report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) examining the state’s […]

After the jack-o-lanterns have been carved there is still one thing left to do before the pumpkin patch closes their doors: smash those pumpkins! Tate Farms is known for their […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Rain check President Trump has called an audible on Tuscaloosa. After saying Wednesday that he loves Alabama and had to […]



This week in North Alabama brings paintball zombies, delicious barbecue, hometown history and more. Take a look through just a few of the fun events happening across the area this […]

This was a year of new experiences for the 15th year of Rock the South. After the four-month postponement of the festival, taking the celebration from June to October, the […]

A three-month FBI-led effort targeting violent crime resulted in 228 arrests across Central and North Alabama, along with dozens of seized guns and large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine, federal […]

North Alabama students interested in attending one of the nation’s military service academies will have an opportunity this month to learn more about the congressional nomination process. U.S. Sen. Katie […]

Huntsville International Airport has been awarded a $1.9 million state grant to build a dedicated facility for the equipment that keeps runways and other airfield surfaces operating during winter weather. […]

Republican John Roberts drew a show of support from congressional and statewide candidates Tuesday night as U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, attorney general nominee Katherine Robertson and secretary of state nominee […]

A counter-drone laser developed in Huntsville is one of just four directed-energy systems selected by the Department of War for a new pilot program aimed at defending U.S. military installations […]

A long-discussed additional crossing of the Tennessee River in Decatur is moving another step forward with $3 million in federal funding for a study examining where and how a new […]

Homelessness is often measured in numbers. This week, Downtown Rescue Mission is asking North Alabama to listen to the people behind them. The Huntsville nonprofit will participate in “Conversations on […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public input on a proposed transmission line that would serve a new Cherokee Electric Cooperative substation in Crossville. Cherokee Electric plans to build the […]

The University of Alabama in Huntsville welcomed 1,276 new freshmen this fall, marking the third straight year its first-year class has grown. The incoming class includes students from 38 states […]

Planning a wedding means making plenty of decisions, from flowers and food to the venue, where family and friends will gather to celebrate. A hospital emergency room usually doesn’t top […]

Boeing has been awarded a $14.7 billion contract to triple production of a critical Patriot missile component manufactured in Huntsville, an expansion expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect […]

As Madison County and surrounding areas undergo rapid growth, getting fast, high-quality emergency medical care can often mean navigating heavy traffic, long drives, and crowded hospital waiting rooms. To directly […]

The Singing River Trail (SRT) is marking several milestones across North Alabama this October, including trail development, community planning, new signage and the launch of an AI trail guide. Since […]