WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security unanimously passed Rep. Dale W. Strong’s DHS Biodetection Improvement Act on Wednesday.   The legislation directs the Department of Homeland Security […]

HUNTSVILLE — Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., killing an estimated 127,000 Americans each year. But fewer than 1 in 10 eligible individuals are […]

MONTGOMERY – A statewide “No Burn Order” has been issued in the wake of nearly 400 wildfires across the state over the last two weeks. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent has kicked off its 13th annual Toy Share drive for area children. Through Dec. 8, the bank will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys at all […]

MONTGOMERY — Are you an Alabama or Auburn fan and a white-tailed deer hunter? If so, you are encouraged to show your team spirit and enter the Outdoor Alabama Big […]

HUNTSVILLE – The National Register of Historic Places added Edmonton Heights to its prestigious list a little over two years ago, and Sunday the city dedicated a marker honoring the […]

HUNTSVILLE – When Mac McCutcheon took the chairman’s seat of the Madison County Commission in January, a priority on his agenda was infrastructure for transportation considering the area continues to […]

MONTGOMERY — Collinsville, Haleyville, Guntersville and Cullman County are among 44 towns, cities and counties to share nearly $17.5 million for community development projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The Community […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville will continue its Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program into the 2025-2026 academic year. This program offers in-state tuition to new first-time, full-time freshmen students from […]

AUBURN — If not for a course offered 80 years ago by Auburn University — then Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API) — the fate of Rock ‘n’ Roll might have forever […]

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – A pair of North Alabama companies were among 10 suppliers recognized by United Launch Alliance as 2023 Suppliers of the Year. The strategic supplier partnerships remain paramount as […]

HUNTSVILLE –  In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic peak, Huntsville and Madison County joined state agencies to distribute funds to needy renters affected by job cuts and losses. Now, […]

HUNTSVILLE – The first public meetings the City of Huntsville held regarding the rehabilitation of what was once the public housing area of Butler Terrace, Butler Terrace Addition and Johnson […]

ATHENS — Athens State University announced a more than 2% increase in enrollment numbers for the fall semester. With a total of 2,955 students enrolled, the university’s headcount is up […]

HUNTSVILLE – Youth will be served first and, after that, adults get a turn to enter the table tennis spotlight when two prominent events on the sport’s schedule come to […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Madison City Councilman Teddy Powell for Alabama House District 10, which covers portions of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County. “Teddy Powell is […]

HUNTSVILLE – The non-profit Cyber Huntsville is offering six North Alabama high school seniors a chance to earn financial aid to pursue a college degree in the field. A one […]

HUNTSVILLE – The mixed-use MidCity District, which has already surpassed economic expectations, received a boost with the announcement Monday that a new partnership is joining the effort. Benson Capital Partners, […]

SHEFFIELD – Macke Mauldin’s father didn’t graduate college, but his legacy might help some students reach their educational goals. Mauldin, president of Bank Independent, joined others in congratulating seven University […]

HUNTSVILLE – Art by way of the nation’s Heartland, and Ireland, will be the feature of a new gallery presentation at Huntsville International Airport on Monday. The Airport Artway Gallery […]

BIRMINGHAM – Judy Ryals, who recently retired as president and CEO of the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and a trio of ChurchStreet restaurateurs were recently recognized with Stars […]

BIRMINGHAM — Qualifying has opened for the Alabama Republican Party Special Election Primary in State Senate District 9, the Alabama Republican Party announced Sunday. The office became open after former […]

HUNTSVILLE – Sweet Trails Alabama, joined by the Singing River Trail and Jacksonville State University, recently concluded a five-day, 11-stop statewide “Swing Around the State Tour.”   The initiative is a […]

HUNTSVILLE – Alabama took a step toward the Southeastern Conference Championship Game and possibly more, while Auburn turned another page as it tries to put distance on recent history as […]