WASHINGTON — A test of a long-range radar that is part of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system was called a success, the Missile Defense Agency and Boeing announced. The MDA, […]

TUSCUMBIA – The 47th annual Helen Keller Festival kicks off Thursday with a parade in downtown Tuscumbia and a party on Main Street. The city’s biggest event runs through Sunday […]

MADISON – Qualifying for municipal elections in Alabama has ended and, in Madison, that leaves four city council candidates unopposed.   In District 1, incumbent Maura Wroblewski is the only candidate […]

MONTGOMERY – Taking the “state’s election security to the highest level,” Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said ballots in next year’s election will be enhanced with security emblems. Alabama is […]

HUNTSVILLE — There will be an out-of-this-world celebration next month as the Marshall Space Flight Center marks 65 years. And everyone is invited. Marshall, along with its partners and collaborators, […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — “Heroes are never off duty.” A trio of Muscle Shoals firefighters exemplified that saying with a daring water rescue while vacationing at Panama City Beach last weekend. […]

MONTGOMERY – Communities looking for opportunities of economic development should apply for grants through the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program. Applications for the third round will […]

HARTSELLE – Cullman Regional’s freestanding emergency department in Hartselle has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval, the hospital announced. Demonstrating compliance with Joint Commission performance standards, the Gold […]

HUNTSVILLE — A civilian Department of Defense employee from Huntsville made her initial court appearance Tuesday to face charges of unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents, according to the […]

MADISON — Madison City Administrator Steve Smith officially qualified Tuesday to run for mayor, after taking a formal leave of absence Friday. The municipal election is Aug. 26. “As Madison’s […]

HUNTSVILLE – With the site of former city hall as an addition, Huntsville officials unveiled the final designs for the transformation of Big Spring Park East. The plan was presented […]

ATHENS — All lanes of Huntsville Brownsferry Road in Limestone County are now open to traffic, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The $13.3 million Rebuild Alabama project reconstructed the […]

WASHINGTON – Calling Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville “probably the best kept secret in this country,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville touted building and operating the proposed Golden Dome defense in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – All aboard! Hoping to take advantage of a city landmark before the “train leaves the station,” Huntsville officials are asking the community for input on using the historic […]

HUNTSVILLE – Cited for its retail, dining and guest experience, Bridge Street Town Centre was recognized as the No. 6 Best Shopping Center, according to the USA Today 10Best Readers’ […]

HUNTSVILLE – Whether you’re a musician, industry pro or just passionate about Huntsville’s sound, the Huntsville Music Office is providing a “backstage pass” to what’s next for our music scene. […]

DECATUR – A Decatur man and woman died Monday in a murder-suicide, Decatur Police said today. Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division said Mathew Ryan Martinez, 38, and Sindy […]

WASHINGTON – In the wake of cost-cutting throughout the federal government and a proposed merger of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Drug Enforcement Administration, Attorney General Pam […]

MADISON — As a vehicle for giving back to the community, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has announced the recipients for its annual Grand Fund. The grants totaling $168,000 weree given to […]

HUNTSVILLE — The National Weather Service Huntsville office has issued a heat advisory for North Alabama through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Heat indices are forecast to reach around 100-108 degrees today […]

HUNTSVILLE — Sam Baldwin, the associate athletic director for marketing and communications at UAH, has died, the university announced. “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the unexpected passing of […]

HUNTSVILLE — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center played host to a highly anticipated event this weekend celebrating Spacelab. The two-day event, known as Astro Days, gave visitors access to […]

PRICEVILLE — Alabama Department of Transportation crews will work on I-65 southbound at Upper River Road in Priceville today in preparation for an upcoming overpass repair. From 8 a.m. to 3 […]

NEW MARKET — A Huntsville man has been charged with murder-domestic violence in the death of his wife Sunday night, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported. Responding to a 911 […]