SHEFFIELD – Jessica Diaz, vice president-director of learning & development for Bank Independent, has been named assistant school director for the Alabama Banking School. The role is to assist the […]

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s […]

GADSDEN — Alan Smith can soon remove the “interim” from his title. The Gadsden State Community College alum has been appointed president of the college, it was announced today. The […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Large fish in a small pond Huntsville may be a small pond in the world of commercial real estate. But […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville now includes four counties. The Huntsville City Council approved a request Thursday by Wiz Kidz and Hollingshead Materials, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, […]

FORT PAYNE — An emergency slab repair and replacement project on 13 miles of I-59 in DeKalb County will begin next week, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. Starting Monday, contractor […]

MONTGOMERY – With the deadly flooding in Texas and its direct impact on two Alabama families on her mind, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today the state is sending a search […]

MADISON — Splendido. Fantastico. Meraviglioso. No matter how you say it, Valentina’s pizza is mucho gusto. The award-winning pizzeria has added another laurel to its collection as the No. 27 […]

FLORENCE – A long-discussed hotel development in downtown Florence has taken a step forward. Hard Rock International announced today it is working with Sak Capital Partners on a Reverb by […]

FLORENCE – The Tennessee Valley Authority and Army Corps of Engineers will be implementing an interim solution for the guard wall at Wilson Lock to allow normal operations to resume. […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s not often that kids celebrate going back to school, but the city of Huntsville is planning a big day for them this weekend. The Office of Multicultural […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville businessman John Roberts has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senate District 2, which will be an open seat after Sen. Tom Butler retires […]

ATHENS – They’ll be swapping their guns and hoses for bats and balls next month – and it’s all for a good cause. The annual First Responders Softball Tournament, hosted […]

FLORENCE — Shoals Mom Prom, the largest annual fundraiser benefiting Safer Birth in Bama, returns next week with its signature blend of glamor, heart, and purpose. Now a proud WC […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville native Caleb Horton has joined ServisFirst Bank’s Huntsville office as vice president, portfolio manager. Horton will support the bank’s commercial lending efforts by providing strategic credit analysis and […]

HUNTSVILLE – The name may be changed but the mission remains the same. In a rebranding initiative, the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC) in Huntsville is now known […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville, which already reaches into Limestone and Morgan counties, may soon add Marshall County to its industrial base. Two companies have petitioned the city for […]

MADISON – With the municipal election quickly approaching, the Madison Chamber of Commerce and All Things Madison are teaming up to present a community event designed to educate and empower […]

SHEFFIELD – After 29 years, Macke Mauldin is handing the reins as president of Bank Independent to veteran banker Jason Windham, the bank announced today. In another move, CJ Ryan […]

HAMILTON – Masonite in Haleyville is partnering with the Hamilton Career Center on a hiring event this week for first- and second-shift production workers. Applicants must bring their driver’s license […]

HUNTSVILLE – Lace up your sneakers and prepare for a burst of color at the Color Jam Family Fun Run & Walk this weekend. This free untimed, all-ages event promises to […]

DECATUR – To say that Drew Sybert has a hand in the newest exhibit at the Alabama Center for the Arts is, well, true. The exhibit, “The Art of Decatur […]

DECATUR — As communications director for Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Emma Martin’s job is to get the word out about everything that makes Decatur and its surrounding communities worth the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Interested in helping to keep the engine of Alabama’s largest city running? Huntsville is hiring skilled heavy equipment technicians to join its Fleet Services team. Fleet Services maintains more […]