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WASHINGTON – As work continues on three projects at Huntsville International Airport, including the renovation of its main concourse, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced a federal grant that will help […]

HUNTSVILLE – Wrestlers from around Alabama will hit the mats this week to begin a quest for state championships at the Von Braun Center, while the Southeastern Swimming Short Course […]

TANNER — Limestone County is the state’s fastest growing county and is enduring the accompanying growing pains. To that end, homes that used to be out in the country are […]

DECATUR – Same passionate request, different location and with a bit of name change. The 12th annual 2024 Barrels (and Boxes) of Love non-perishable food drive for the Decatur/Morgan County […]

HUNTSVILLE – Rock and roll can never die. So wrote and sang troubadour Neil Young in 1979. This spring, he’ll undoubtedly reprise that hit when he comes to the Rocket […]

ARLINGTON, Va. – BlueHalo, which has a major hub in Huntsville, has purchased another company to combine for its latest defense project that includes locations in 11 states. Details of […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Rocket City is closer to the nation’s third coast down south – the white sand beaches of the gulf of Mexico – but it’s also geographically near […]

HUNTSVILLE – Cited for a “legacy of leadership and service,” Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon received the Distinguished Service Award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber. Outgoing Chamber Board Chair Lynn […]

HUNTSVILLE – “Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear …” Von Braun Bullies. “Crafty” Chris Crenshaw. “Bad” Bill Roberts. Brian “Battleship” Kelly. Those names harken back to […]

CULLMAN – A bow and arrow can’t eradicate breast cancer no matter the skill of the person drawing the string, but archers can nonetheless aid in the fight against the […]

FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama marked the 75th anniversary of the student mascot, Leo the Lion, by recognizing those currently sporting the costumes. This mascot anniversary came just […]

BIRMINGHAM – The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and Innovate Alabama, announce the launch of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program – designed to […]

HUNTSVILLE – After reaching out to customers of the Huntsville Transit for feedback at public meetings, the city’s mass transportation system saw several changes. Some bus routes were altered, safety […]

MONTGOMERY — Time is running out for residents who haven’t registered to vote in next month’s primary elections. Secretary of State Wes Allen said there is one week left to […]

HUNTSVILLE – While the renovation of the main concourse moves along about 10 months after the work began, construction firm Robins & Morton announced two more improvement projects underway at […]

MADISON – The U.S. Chess Executive Board has named Ranae Bartlett its interim executive director. Bartlett, the Madison City Council president, will be working remotely as she assumes the new […]

HUNTSVILLE – A total of 16 officers were promoted by the Huntsville Police Department last week. The ranks included four investigators, six sergeants, three lieutenants and three captains. The officers […]

Last week I received an email that included the gaming legislation we have all been hearing so much about. For many of my colleagues, whether they vote yes or no, […]

HUNTSVILLE — Strong to severe storms are possible toward noon today into the early afternoon hours, the National Weather Service’s Huntsville office reported. The rains could also bring flooding through […]

HUNTSVILLE – Runners seeking an interesting course have to look no further than Cummings Research Park for the 13th annual Double Helix Dash 5K and one-mile twilight run. The April […]

DECATUR — Alabama Department of Transportation crews will again be in Morgan County this week to repave portions of Interstate 65 southbound. Motorists are advised to expect delays due to […]

DECATUR – Mac Bailey Marquette, the former Decatur police officer who was charged with murder in the shooting death of city resident Stephen Perkins, has pleaded not guilty and waived […]

HUNTSVILLE — Satchel Paige. Josh Gibson. Cool Papa Bell. Jackie Robinson. These names are legendary in baseball through their accomplishments in the Negro Leagues. Now, thanks to the National Bobblehead […]