Federal and state leaders converged Friday in Cherokee, Alabama to mark the opening of a massive new defense manufacturing facility, a project expected to transform Northwest Alabama into a key […]

A group of Harvard University students are spending spring break in Decatur this week, trading traditional vacation plans for construction work as part of a long-running partnership focused on expanding […]

A major missile defense contract tied to Huntsville has more than tripled in value, underscoring the region’s growing role in national security. The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Raytheon an […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

Thousands of military leaders, industry experts and defense professionals are expected to gather in Huntsville next week for the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition, one of the Army’s premier […]

The Alabama Fraternal Order of Police’s Huntsville chapter has endorsed Tim Douthit in his bid for Madison County district judge, adding to a growing list of local support ahead of […]

As national security demands grow and pressure mounts on the defense industrial base, a Huntsville company says it is already prepared to respond. Aurex announced earlier this month that its […]

Work is officially moving forward on Calhoun Community College’s new Student Union building in Decatur, as the City of Decatur has issued a building permit for the $17 million project—marking […]

Madison Mayor Ranae Bartlett has officially proclaimed March 30 as Women-Owned Business Day in the city of Madison, recognizing the impact of female entrepreneurs on the local economy. The proclamation […]

The music born in the Shoals that has shaped generations is being brought into focus through a new exhibit in downtown Florence. The University of North Alabama’s Shoals Music Archive […]

Former Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon has endorsed Wes Allen in the Republican race for lieutenant governor. McCutcheon, who most recently served as chairman of the Madison County Commission before […]

The Huntsville Police Department will conduct its first DUI safety checkpoint of 2026 on Friday, March 20, as part of ongoing efforts to deter impaired driving and improve roadway safety. […]

NASA is targeting a new rollout date for the Artemis II rocket as crews work to keep the agency’s next moon mission on track for an early April launch window. […]

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to bring back one of the region’s growing springtime events, as the PCA Pro Rodeo returns to Oxford for a two-night showcase […]

Authorities say a major drug trafficking operation in North Alabama has been dismantled after a months-long investigation, leading to four arrests with more expected. According to the Huntsville Police Department, […]

Drivers traveling along I-65 in North Alabama are seeing clearer directions thanks to a major sign upgrade project. The Alabama Department of Transportation has completed a major sign replacement project […]

A group of Hartselle High School students is turning classroom innovation into a real-world public safety tool — and local leaders are taking notice. Four students — Cole Miles, Lachlan […]

Former Alabama State Sen. Phil Williams is now one step away from confirmation as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama after the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination […]

U.S. Space & Rocket Center has officially introduced its new astronaut mascots, Apollo and Artemis, after more than 2,000 people participated in a public naming contest. The mascots were unveiled […]

The Huntsville City Council has approved a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with HigherGround Inc. to implement Live911 technology to improve emergency response times and provide […]

Raytheon has completed a major expansion of its missile integration facility in Huntsville, strengthening North Alabama’s role as a critical hub in the nation’s defense industrial base. According to a […]

The Decatur City Council has approved new equipment aimed at improving recycling operations in Decatur, including an artificial intelligence-powered sorting system and a new horizontal baler for the city’s recycling […]

Since the Apollo era, Huntsville has been defined by a distinctive character — a blend of creative ingenuity, disciplined execution, and an unwavering can-do spirit. When President Kennedy challenged America […]

The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office is expanding safety measures across several county facilities and patrol operations with the deployment of LifeVac anti-choking devices. According to the sheriff’s office, 50 LifeVac […]