HUNTSVILLE – Madison County assumed a place among its Alabama colleagues where it’ll likely be found for the foreseeable future.  But, while second isn’t always a place to be highly […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill today which would provide employer, provider, and non-profit provider tax credits to expand childcare capacity, access, and affordability. The […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s a match made in north Alabama music Heaven. But, when Brittany Howard joins Jason Isbell onstage in August in Huntsville, it will be in conversation – not […]

ORANGE BEACH — There is a saying, “If you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.” Well, this time, it’s the truth. The Baldwin County Bridge Company has […]

HUNTSVILLE – Nearly a month ahead of the day earmarked to celebrate the practice of yoga around the globe, area participants are invited for a week of classes. Light on […]

ATHENS — With a “maxx-imum” of excitement and festivities to the “maxx,” Athens will celebrate the opening of TJ Maxx with music, fashion and community support this weekend. The grand […]

HUNTSVILLE – An assessment on the structural and mechanical condition of the downtown main branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library is forthcoming, an evaluation that will advise officials if […]

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HUNTSVILLE — After a hot and sunny day, the rush hour drive home today may be a little wet. And there’s an even greater chance of rain and possible storms […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Hospital Health System, normally capturing headlines for expansion and rural takeovers to sustain healthcare in those areas, flipped the script with its latest move. The system […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville International Airport had a record 2023. However, at the current pace, the regional home for a handful of carriers will pass those numbers with flying colors. The […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — Northwest Shoals Community College has been awarded a $1.3 million grant to help address healthcare needs in Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, and Lawrence counties. In partnership with North […]

HUNTSVILLE – Alabama is No. 1, but there’s nothing to cheer about in this nationwide ranking. Alabama ranks first in the number of dialysis patients per capita in the United […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing will display one of its cars at the upcoming 42nd annual Panoply Arts Festival, but the Rocket City-made Mazda CX 50 will have a unique […]

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $2.3 million to North Alabama agencies that help low-income residents lower their energy costs by weatherizing their homes. The […]

GADSDEN — Thanks to a grant from Alabama Power, taking a stroll along the Coosa River will be a walk in the park at Gadsden State Community College. The $50,000 […]

DECATUR – In a contest widely regarded for validating the best of the Internet worldwide, Land Trust of North Alabama along with Red Sage Communications were named Honorees at the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Lockheed Martin has been awarded a more than $4 billion contract to continue work on a security defense system in a climate rich with ongoing worldwide threats. The contract […]

HUNTSVILLE – With a reference to astronomical bodies, construction on the Rocket City’s “gateway to downtown” was launched Tuesday.   “Welcome to Front Row!” said developer Mitch Rutter with Essex Capital. […]

HUNTSVILLE – While spring is regarded as the best time of year to sell a house, late spring into summer is also a peak time for the buying market. With […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dipping back into the same well that produced the winningest men’s basketball coach in its history, the University of Alabama in Huntsville announced Tuesday it turned to Berry […]

HUNTSVILLE – It doesn’t have quite the same ring as “Avengers Assemble,” but some healthcare heroes are being honored for answering the call. In a salute to the profession, Drake […]

MONTGOMERY – “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” This is a stark statement and it is a true statement to mark National Work Zone Safety […]

DECATUR – In 2023, travelers spent more than $4.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, representing a 10.1% increase over 2022, according to a report […]