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HUNTSVILLE – The expansion of recreational facilities at John Hunt Park continues, this time with senior citizens the focal point, as the city of Huntsville prepares to open the Raymond […]

Oak Ridge Boys bring farewell tour to the Shoals

FLORENCE — After singing together for more than 50 years, the legendary Oak Ridge Boys will soon be parking their tour buses for good. But there’s still time to catch […]

Cast Products expands, adds jobs at Athens facility

ATHENS – A legacy cast aluminum component manufacturer has announced an expansion at its North Alabama facility.   Cast Products is planning a $6.7 million expansion to add a 30,000 square-foot […]

HUNTSVILLE – First Stop, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the homeless in Madison County, received $25,000 from the city of Huntsville. First Stop originally was awarded $75,000 last year […]

Cullman Regional expands; now a 175-bed hospital

CULLMAN – To meet ever increasing medical needs of a growing population, Cullman Regional hospital has continued to expand and renovate its facilities and services. The former 145-bed hospital is now […]

HUNTSVILLE — The future for the region’s housing market appears bright. That’s according to a report from the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors and the University of Alabama in Huntsville […]

Outpost Technologies wins space station contract

HUNTSVILLE — Outpost Technologies has been awarded a contract from the Johnson Space Center to provide equipment for the International Space Station. The nearly $1 million contract will entail the […]

HUNTSVILLE — Basketball fans of a certain age who followed basketball in the South through the years and remember the late Joe Dean will recall his catch phrase “string music.” […]

FORT WORTH, Texas — Higginbotham, a Texas-based insurance, financial and HR services firm, has teamed up with Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Associates of Huntsville. Combining more than 175 years of industry experience and […]

WASHINGTON —  A trio of North Alabama lawmakers are rated among the most conservative lawmakers in the nation, according to new ratings from the Conservative Political Action Conference. “In 1971, […]

HUNTSVILLE – To help the student-athletes at the University of Alabama in Huntsville perform at their mental, emotional and physical best, the UAH Department of Athletics is launching a nutrition […]

SCOTTSBORO — Symbolizing the unity and shared vision between the organizations, Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley is merging with Jackson County Habitat for Humanity. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is […]

Agricultural conference CROPS set for HudsonAlpha

HUNTSVILLE – Hundreds of scientists, agricultural researchers, professionals and students are expected to convene at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology as it hosts the CROPS Conference this summer. The Institute […]

GADSDEN — The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Community College System are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. “People with disabilities remain […]

DECATUR — To prepare for resurfacing I-65 in Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Cullman counties, Alabama Department of Transportation crews will be performing drilling and testing this week, […]

FLORENCE – Break out the berets, wine and bread. It’s time for the annual University of North Alabama French Film Festival. The event is March 4-20, with each screening to […]

HUNTSVILLE — NASA has selected Alabama A&M University’s Agribition Center to host the final level of the agency’s Break the Ice Lunar Challenge, using indoor and outdoor space to ground […]

DECATUR — In March 1931, nine Black youths traveled on a Southern Railway train from Memphis. Crossing into Alabama, a vicious fight broke out between Blacks and whites who had […]

HUNTSVILLE – The eminent scholar in propulsion at the University of Alabama in Huntsville  has been awarded the 2024 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Henry R. Worthington Medal for developing […]

The 'Biggest Party in the South' is back July 18-20

CULLMAN – Pepsi Rock The South 2024 is back and better than ever. The three-day festival starts July 18 and continues through July 20. Headliners Eric Church, HARDY, and Jelly […]

HUNTSVILLE – The disc golf course at Brahan Spring Park has a new name to honor a pioneer in the sport and and 19-time world champion. Tom Monroe, a 1965 […]

Washington Update: Britt to speak at Huntsville event

HUNTSVILLE – U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Alabama and the youngest Republican woman ever elected to the Senate, will be the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City Football Club turned toward the southeastern part of the state to find its final preseason opponent to tune up for the 2024 season, and the MLS […]

Goober says 'hey': George Lindsey Film Fest set for UNA

FLORENCE – The George Lindsey UNA Film Festival will kick off its 27th year next week featuring award-winning films and performers. The festival is Feb. 29 at 9 a.m. at […]