Students, faculty and community leaders gathered last week at Oakwood University for an event designed to cultivate and grow immersion in technology and entrepreneurship The Alabama Collective hosted its Spring […]

The vital role of community bank deposits Most conversations about new digital payment tools often miss a crucial reality: when money exits community bank deposits, local lending is directly impacted. […]

Madison County officials say construction is moving forward on a major redevelopment project at Ditto Landing, where a former State Docks warehouse is being transformed into a new event center. […]

Athens city leaders are rolling out a new effort aimed at strengthening small businesses and revitalizing underutilized commercial areas. City officials announced Monday the launch of the Opportunity Council Districts […]

A potential restructuring of Huntsville Utilities remains in the early discussion phase, but CEO Wes Kelley says the proposal could make the system more efficient as the city continues to […]

The Anniston Police Department is expanding its drone program with advanced technology to strengthen public safety, with a new all-weather drone marking the latest step in a broader push to […]

A Muscle Shoals firefighter is being credited with saving a man’s life after jumping into action during a medical emergency while off duty at a Florence restaurant. Wesley Sharpston, a […]

Huntsville International Airport continues its upward trajectory, posting its busiest February on record, as passenger growth and cargo activity remain strong in North Alabama. A total of 122,433 passengers traveled […]

The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing to seek public input on proposed safety improvements along U.S. 72 East in Madison County, with comments accepted through Wednesday, April 8. The […]

ServisFirst Bank has promoted Jonathan Ceci to commercial banking officer at its Huntsville, Alabama location, the company announced. Ceci will support the bank’s commercial banking team while continuing to assist […]

Newly appointed Madison County Chairman Rex Vaughn says improving roads and addressing long-delayed courthouse plans will be among his top priorities as he begins leading one of Alabama’s fastest-growing counties. […]

A decades-old hiking route on Monte Sano is set for a revival, as local partners prepare to mark the completion of Huntsville’s Spacewalk Trail 3.0 with a public ceremony next […]

When the Academy Awards turned its spotlight to the music of Sinners, Alabama had a presence onstage. During the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, Brittany Howard—best known as the powerhouse vocalist behind Alabama […]

A summer twilight run in Cullman will honor the life of former Alabama sports reporter Christina Chambers while raising support for the young son she left behind. The Christina Chambers […]

Federal and state leaders converged Friday in Cherokee, Alabama to mark the opening of a massive new defense manufacturing facility, a project expected to transform Northwest Alabama into a key […]

A group of Harvard University students are spending spring break in Decatur this week, trading traditional vacation plans for construction work as part of a long-running partnership focused on expanding […]

A major missile defense contract tied to Huntsville has more than tripled in value, underscoring the region’s growing role in national security. The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon an […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

Thousands of military leaders, industry experts and defense professionals are expected to gather in Huntsville next week for the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition, one of the Army’s premier […]

The Alabama Fraternal Order of Police’s Huntsville chapter has endorsed Tim Douthit in his bid for Madison County district judge, adding to a growing list of local support ahead of […]

As national security demands grow and pressure mounts on the defense industrial base, a Huntsville company says it is already prepared to respond. Aurex announced earlier this month that its […]

Work is officially moving forward on Calhoun Community College’s new Student Union building in Decatur, as the City of Decatur has issued a building permit for the $17 million project—marking […]

Madison Mayor Ranae Bartlett has officially proclaimed March 30 as Women-Owned Business Day in the city of Madison, recognizing the impact of female entrepreneurs on the local economy. The proclamation […]

The music born in the Shoals that has shaped generations is being brought into focus through a new exhibit in downtown Florence. The University of North Alabama’s Shoals Music Archive […]