FORT PAYNE – Alabamians prefer learning about electric vehicles (EVs) by talking to real-life EV owners about what it’s like to drive one every day. That’s precisely what’s available today […]

FLORENCE – There will be a lot of gaming going on – and not just in dorm rooms – this weekend at the University of North Alabama. Gamers from more […]

Huntsville’s Freedom Real Estate has released plans for their latest project – a 54,000-plus square-foot building planned for the Commons at Hays Farm. Part of the 850-acre master-planned development located […]

FLORENCE — A lesson in potty training paid off for the family of Florence Police Chief Ron Tyler. The family won $20,000 on this week’s “America’s Funniest Videos” as their […]

As we round out the month of April, which marks National Financial Literacy Month, we were proud to see the Alabama Legislature pass legislation requiring public school students to complete […]

MADISON — Madison Visionary Partners doled out $14,500 in micro-grants to seven local nonprofits through its Madison Community Impact Grants program. The seven organizations were selected from 21 grant requests […]

ATHENS — The third annual American Junior Golf Association tournament teed off this morning at the Canebrake Golf Club in Athens. The field consists of 78 players representing Canada, China, […]

HUNTSVILLE — “Don’t miss the launch.” That’s the advice from the Huntsville City FC who open their home schedule in four weeks. Season ticket sales have been astronomical for the […]

MONTGOMERY — North Alabama continues to lead the way as the state posted record-setting unemployment rate numbers for March. Gov. Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted March […]

HUNTSVILLE — In recognition of Earth Day on Sunday, Blue Origin is raising awareness about the importance of protecting the planet with several “For the Benefit of Earth Day” events […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mark Splawn has joined the U.S. Space & Rocket Center as vice president of Projects and Infrastructure. Splawn will oversee large-scale capital and construction projects at the Rocket […]

    Rebates, tax breaks or none? Legislators are apparently frustrated in Montgomery. The governor’s push for $400 tax rebates to qualified individuals seems to be losing more support daily, […]

MADISON — During yet another historic groundbreaking for the city of Madison, BJ’s Wholesale Club planted its first roots in Alabama. The ceremony was at the retailer’s construction site Thursday […]

HUNTSVILLE — A $400 million housing development is coming to west Huntsville, according to Antonio McGinnis, CEO of the Huntsville Housing Authority. The project represents a new partnership with the […]

ATHENS — Washington came to Limestone County today. Well, sort of. Actually, Sen. Tommy Tuberville virtually joined Brittley Thompson’s AP Government class at Clements High School to answer questions about […]

HUNTSVILLE — In New Orleans, having more crawfish mounds in your yard than you do grass is a sure “tell” you are a crawfish lover. In Huntsville, all you have […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward a net-zero footprint and becoming a more sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this means Huntsville is addressing its […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community & Technical College will soon conduct interviews for a police chief after creating a campus police department. “Our college is dedicated to providing a safe […]

ATHENS — NexGen Crane & Rigging, a Mississippi-based crane, rigging and transport company, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its second Athens facility. The ceremony will be 3 p.m. Tuesday […]

HUNTSVILLE — John Montgomery has been promoted to chief operating officer at Invariant Corp. In his new role, Montgomery will oversee daily operations and ensure the company meets its financial […]

LOS ANGELES – The space program recently took another step on its return to the moon. This time, NASA turned to something old to help something new. Aerojet Rocketdyne completed […]

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SHEFFIELD — According to Security magazine, there are more than 2,200 attacks each day. That breaks down to nearly 1 cyberattack every 39 seconds, equating to more than 800,000 attacks […]

MADISON — The city manager government is more efficient and less likely to be corrupt than a council-mayor type of government, according to Jason Grant of the International City/County Management […]