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LEIGHTON – Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton leaves a big footprint. City leadership, […]

Huntsville's Women in Music Week to showcase 50-plus artists

HUNTSVILLE – Whether playing live on stage or working behind the scenes on production and marketing, women are essential to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music ecosystem. Celebrating their […]

ATHENS – Do you have “the voice” to be Athens Main Street’s singing star? If you think you do, then you need to enter the upcoming Thursday Night Talent competition. […]

Ten-hut! Trash Pandas host Military Tribute Night

MADISON — For the fourth consecutive year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will be hosting a Military Tribute Night at Toyota Field. The 2023 Military Tribute Night is scheduled for […]

HUNTSVILLE – The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is hosting a ’70s-themed dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Skylab. David Hitt, author of “Homesteading Space: The Skylab Story,” will […]

'Humbled, overwhelmed,' Suggs is UNA Alum of the Year

FLORENCE – Stacy Suggs was born in Florence, graduated from then-Bradshaw High School and the hometown University of North Alabama, currently lives in Tuscumbia and is an integral part of […]

HUNTSVILLE — In what could be called a political version of “deja vu,” Marilyn Lands announced her candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 10. The announcement was made at […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School had a special visitor Tuesday morning. And, she happens to be a former teacher. But now, instead of leading classes, she’s […]

MMC Celebrates Opening of $61M Bed Tower and Entrance

BOAZ – Area residents got a glimpse into the future of health care during the grand opening of a $61.3 million Patient Tower that replaces all patient rooms and converts […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) recently reintroduced the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would eliminate copays and other out-of-pocket […]

ARLINGTON, Va. — Boeing  will develop and test technologies for a hypersonic interceptor prototype for DARPA’s Glide Breaker program as part of a four-year effort. The aerospace giant said, in […]

Restored fighter jet lands at James Clemens High School

MADISON — Randy Beavers has just finished the restoration of a TF-9J Cougar fighter jet in his garage. Beavers is not a multi-millionaire adding another piece to his collection or restoring the aircraft […]

Ivey sets District 10 special election date

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has set March 26, 2024, as the date for a special general election for House District 10. This seat was held by David Cole, who […]

Making A Positive Difference, The Bank Independent Way

FLORENCE – Bank Independent, a community bank based in North Alabama, prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and being deeply involved in the communities it serves. Banking with Bank […]

ULA Atlas V delivers reconnaissance satellite to orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket delivered a high priority mission to orbit Sunday after launching from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force […]

George Jones tribute to open in theaters

HUNTSVILLE – Feeling a little bit country, the “Still Playin’ Possum: Music & Memories of George Jones” tribute concert will premiere in a one-day-only theater presentation next month. With performances […]

UNA continues to break enrollment records

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama has once again set an enrollment record for an academic term. Officials estimate that once all registrations are finalized, about 10,600 students will […]

HUNTSVILLE – Electrical engineering senior design students at the University of Alabama in Huntsville recently designed an automated chlorine dispenser to upgrade the water supply for a village in Sabana […]

HUNTSVILLE — Redstone Arsenal will open its gates to the public to celebrate Oktoberfest this month with food, games, and fun for all ages. “Being a good neighbor is always […]

HUNTSVILLE – HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, in partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator, gener8tor, announced the five startup companies selected for the fall cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville is known as the “Star of Alabama” and now it can add “Gateway Star” to its moniker. An air charter route, dubbed “Gateway Star,” was launched Thursday […]

UNA commemorates Gunn enrollment, 60th anniversary of integration

FLORENCE — Once denied admission to his hometown college, Dr. Wendell Gunn went on to integrate it when he enrolled on Sept. 11, 1963. Today, Gunn is a member of […]

MADISON – Country. Rock. Classic rock. Classic country. Pop. Just about whatever your taste in music is, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have that base covered. Next month, the team […]

ATHENS – Athens State University’s LaunchBox is launching the fall cohort of its leadership development program, LeadUP Leadership Training. This 10-week program is focused on helping entrepreneurs lead their small businesses, but […]