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Openings for Liz Hurley 5K race running low

HUNTSVILLE – If you’re planning to join the field for the 20th annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run this month and haven’t registered, well, you better do so, and soon. More […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Smokey the Bear says, “Only you can prevent wildfires.” Those words are updated from when ol’ Smokey, a fictional black bear created in 1944, first appeared in […]

HUNTSVILLE – A goal at Village of Promise, which strives to empower families to break the cycle of poverty, is to play a key role in building a better community […]

Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic set for Saturday

DANVILLE – Approximately 5,000 high school athletes will make their way to Lawrence County this weekend to compete in the prestigious Jesse Owens Cross Country Classic Invitational. The race, set […]

MADISON – With the conclusion of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2023 Minor League Baseball season, Toyota Field will transition to Rocktober the rest of the month with some country […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — A retired general from Redstone Arsenal is among two new members named to the Airbus U.S. Space & Defense leadership team, the company announced. Retired Army Lt. […]

BIRMINGHAM – Alabama A&M, which along with Alabama State signed a four-year agreement in April with the City of Birmingham for continued use of Legion Field for the Magic City […]

WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test Wednesday of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The national test will […]

HUNTSVILLE – A faculty investigator at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, a member of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama’s Medical Advisory Council, is focusing her research on understanding cancer […]

HUNTSVILLE – Sweet sounds and sweet aromas will fill the South Huntsville air this month for the annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival. The South Huntsville Main Business Association and Madison […]

Leidos lunar rover lands at Alabama Cyber School

HUNTSVILLE — Leidos made a stop at the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering last week to show students some hardware that may carry Americans across the surface of […]

Is Limestone County the next big thing?

ATHENS — Named after the region’s innate Limestone Creek, the rich heritage of Limestone County itself dates back to 1818. The county seat, Athens, has antebellum homes, a downtown square, […]

MONTGOMERY — Jobs, employment, workforce participation are top of mind for leaders in Alabama and across the country.  With the state’s unemployment rate at an all-time low of 2.2%, that […]

WAAY to broadcast program on Battle of Mogadishu

HUNTSVILLE – A story on the 30th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu is airing Friday on WAAY-TV, the station announced.   The Battle of Mogadishu took place Oct. 3-4, 1993, […]

Torch votes to strengthen commitment to community

HUNTSVILLE – Engineering consultant Torch Technologies announced today it will become a public benefit corporation. The move comes following a vote of its 1,200 employees-owners, who own 100% of the […]

Greater Ardmore Chamber receives tourism grant

ARDMORE – The Greater Ardmore Chamber has been awarded a grant to help funding for two of the city’s major events. Yolandia Eubanks, director of the Greater Ardmore Chamber, said […]

BCRFA is on the front lines of Alabama’s fight against breast cancer

BIRMINGHAM – With a mission to help find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and to raise awareness and funding through that research, […]

HUNTSVILLE – A weeklong slate of events for Alabama A&M University’s homecoming was capped off with a triumphant win and a fundraising record Saturday.   The Bulldogs thumped previously undefeated Tuskegee […]

Past, present merge at Athens’ iconic U.G. White

ATHENS – One of North Alabama’s landmark businesses is unique. It’s a Southern treasure that harkens to days long gone. Its name also has a very Northern connotation. The store […]

Near upset for Auburn, business as usual for Alabama

HUNTSVILLE — A huge upset within reach of Auburn ended in disappointment against archrival Georgia, while domination continued for Alabama against old foe Mississippi State as Southeastern Conference play continued Saturday […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Space Hardware Club at the University of Alabama in Huntsville turned in strong finishes in two international aerospace competitions, the International CanSat Competition and the University Rover […]

Fall in Alabama is always a fan favorite. With ideal temperatures and the holiday season in sight, the fall feeling is palpable across the state. One of the best ways […]

Fall is in the air: Boaz celebrates the arrival of autumn

BOAZ — October is knocking on the door which means towns and communities across North Alabama are gearing up for their fall celebrations. Set for Oct. 6-7, the Harvest Festival […]

River Clay festival celebrates visual arts

DECATUR – The River Clay Fine Arts Festival welcomes local and national artists who will bring their works of art and unique creations to the River City October 21-22, 2023, […]