Earlier this year, viral videos across social media showcased makers unpacking their analog bags full of journals, books and hands-on arts and crafts. This popularized alternative to screen consumption has […]

It may still feel like fall in North Alabama, but ice skating season is just around the corner in downtown Huntsville. Skating in the Park returns for its 15th season […]

Before Huntsville sailor Ahmad Mohammed made it home to Alabama, his mother went to California to welcome him back. Angel Okafor was there when the USS Abraham Lincoln returned to […]

From spinning Jingle Boats to sparkling Christmas trees, downtown Decatur is preparing to deck the halls and welcome visitors for a season of holiday celebrations along the Merry Mile. The […]



The first week of November comes to a close with a weekend full of festivals and markets for all interests. Whether you are in the mood for live music, vintage […]

Welcome to the first edition of Washington Explained, a monthly column dedicated to translating the chaos of Washington, D.C., into practical insights for North Alabama leaders.  The midterms are over, […]

For those who always have a book on the nightstand, a running list of authors to discover, or a favorite bookstore they can spend an afternoon in, Huntsville has something […]

Make your list and check it twice because the Holiday Market at MidCity returns Sunday, Nov. 8. The Market brings together the Huntsville area’s makers, bakers, artists, and farmers. This […]

Tennessee Tech University is bringing its admissions team to Huntsville next week, giving prospective North Alabama students a chance to explore their college options and learn more about new in-state […]

Residents of Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads will soon have access to emergency medical care closer to home as Huntsville Hospital Health System breaks ground on a new $30 […]

Huntsville attorney Eric Artrip explains what the results mean for the local courts and why judicial elections should transcend party politics. Democrats won all three contested Madison County district judgeships […]

Huntsville-based Performance Drone Works (PDW) is partnering with software company Ditto to make it easier for military personnel to share battlefield intelligence collected by drones, using commercially available smartphones and […]

It is a beloved southern tradition to stitch tote bags with monograms, personalize scarves with initials or add cute decals to baby clothes— and this Huntsville local has made it […]

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Monday named Robert Killen of Huntsville his November Veteran of the Month, a Navy veteran of the Gulf War who went on to become […]

A new dental clinic planned for Decatur will give UAB students and residents another place to train while expanding access to care for patients across North Alabama. The University of […]

Boeing is investing $300,000 in Huntsville-based nonprofit Free 2 Teach to expand hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in classrooms across North Alabama. The investment, announced Monday, will support […]

Huntsville will play a central role in Leidos’ plans to ramp up production of thousands of long-range cruise missiles for the U.S. military. The defense technology company announced Monday that […]

As many families are trying to handle their budgets due to rising costs, managing your home energy usage becomes a major priority. The problem? It can often feel like guesswork. […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) won reelection to Alabama’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, even as Democrats swept several closely watched state legislative races and captured key county offices in […]

UPDATE 2:12 p.m. — “Power has been restored and no voter went without being processed and casting their ballot during the short period power was out,” Judge Barger reported. “Many […]

Fresh Maine lobster is making its annual trip south as St. Thomas Episcopal Church prepares to host its 33rd annual Lobsterfest on Saturday, Nov. 14. The family-friendly event runs from […]

Federal immigration authorities arrested more than 180 people during a five-day enforcement operation in northwest Alabama, including individuals with previous deportations and criminal convictions, according to a Newsmax report. The […]

When Thanh Boyer arrived in North Alabama after escaping Vietnam, families in Athens helped her learn English, get to school and begin a new life. “I’ve always said we were […]