ATHENS – Nothing says summer like a nice, fresh tomato sandwich. And nothing says it better than a free tomato sandwich. So, Athens Farmers Market is the place to be […]

FLORENCE – Longtime manufacturing executive Scott Feldbush has joined the Martin leadership team as executive vice president of IT and operations. The Florence-based company provides custom maintenance and repair solutions. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is hosting 49 of the nation’s State Teachers of the Year at Space Camp, an annual experience for teachers selected from each […]

HUNTSVILLE – GeoCue just announced the release of three high-end, high tech TrueView 3D Imaging Systems. The company said its TV625, TV680, and TV680LR aim to redefine the standards of […]

MONTGOMERY — This month’s latest unemployment figures are a mixed bag, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. Overall, across the Tennessee Valley, the jobless rate is lower than a […]

HUNTSVILLE – According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend a record amount for back-to-school shopping this year, reaching $41.5 billion, up from $36.9 billion last year. […]

Off The Record: Latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Beam me up A world renowned UFOologist (yes, there is such a thing) claims that scientists on Redstone Arsenal have […]

HUNTSVILLE — “It has been quite the active morning!” The National Weather Service’s Huntsville office couldn’t have put it any better. In fact, those are the first words on a […]

ATMORE — James Barber was executed this morning for the brutal murder of Dorothy Epps in 2001. His execution was carried out at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Freedom Real Estate & Capital cranked a new engine in north Huntsville this morning with a ground-breaking for its massive Freedom Industrial Park The five-building park, across from […]

HUNTSVILLE — If you “believe that we will win,” then come out and watch the U.S. Women’s National Team defend their title in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The United […]

HUNTSVILLE — Longtime executive Ted Martin recently joined MartinFederal Consulting as executive vice president of federal solutions, the company announced. “Having been a part of the federal contracting industry for […]

FLORENCE — It’s hot. It’s July. That means it’s Handy Fest time! With block parties, happy hours, a car show, praise days, music in local parks, and a featured concert, […]

ATHENS — Crews from the Athens Utilities and Public Works departments continued working today on Tuesday’s storm-related damage. Electric Department Manager Blair Davis said the storms knocked down 25 utility […]

Huntsville Utilities is making it easier for customers to view their electric usage. The useful feature is available online in the My Account portal allows customers to track their electricity […]

HUNTSVILLE — It isn’t something Alabamians don’t already know, but it is always good to get affirmation of those beliefs. A new study complied from current U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

HUNTSVILLE — Dangerous heat. That’s what’s in the forecast for the area today. How dangerous? Maximum heat index values are expected to be between 105 and 109 degrees, according to […]

HUNTSVILLE — It was a night to celebrate a music legend and honor two of Huntsville’s men in blue. And, it was a community coming together with the world of […]

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MADISON — “This is not a Library sponsored event.” A Moms for Liberty event scheduled for the Madison Public Library has sparked a contentious debate within the community. It is […]

Each year, July 20 marks the anniversary of one of humanity’s biggest triumphs: Landing on the moon. On this day in 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became […]

Community banks are often touted as the better alternative to big banks, but what makes them so different? For starters, community banks are usually locally owned and operated, which means […]

For a long time, the symptoms were so mild that few people outside of Jerry’s immediate family noticed. But after Jerry was hospitalized with pneumonia and then her husband died […]

HUNTSVILLE — As hundreds of people woke up this morning without electricity, the weather forecast said there is a chance for thunderstorms through Friday. “We will remain in an active […]