For 11-year-old Fort Payne student Derek Flora, painting doesn’t start in a studio. It starts at the kitchen counter in his family’s home, where imagination, determination, and creativity come together. […]

FORT PAYNE — A project to replace and rehabilitate part the aging southbound roadway on I-59 in DeKalb County will begin in a few months. The Alabama Department of Transportation […]

FORT PAYNE — Fratco, a century-old corrugated plastic pipe manufacturer, has broken ground on a state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Payne. The company’s expansion into the South represents a major […]

NORTH ALABAMA — Read to see who’s in and who’s out after Tuesday’s runoff elections across the region. From Guntersville to Madison, the ballots were counted and the margins were […]

FORT PAYNE – The Tennessee Valley Authority is making significant investments to power the region’s growth, building generation across its seven-state service territory and working with partners to deliver affordable, […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) encompasses 14 hospitals serving a 16-county service area in two states. The not-for-profit health system based in Madison County is one of […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants from the Alabama Recycling Fund to cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits across the state […]

ATHENS — Three small towns in North Alabama have been recognized as some of the most historic in the state, according to a national publication. Athens, Tuscumbia, and Fort Payne […]

HUNTSVILLE — Residents in three north Alabama cities concerned about potential environmental hazards in three corridors have four years to pitch for funding to ease worries. Top of Alabama Regional […]

HAMMONDVILLE — For motorists traveling in northern DeKalb County on Interstate 59, be prepared for lane closings over the next couple years. Work will begin today on a $41 million […]

FORT PAYNE — Low water pressure and leaks may be a thing of the past for Fort Payne businesses and residents. The city has received a $1 million grant to […]

MONTGOMERY — More than a half-dozen law enforcement agencies in North Alabama are sharing nearly $300,000 in grants to improve public safety. The grants, part of a $791,000 statewide package […]

FORT PAYNE — Many Alabamians face grave uncertainty when it comes to health care. That’s especially true in DeKalb County, where 9,080 adults are uninsured, according to U.S. Census data. […]

FORT PAYNE – Autumn’s colorful foliage and cooler temperatures in November provide an ideal setting for some of DeKalb County’s most popular free festivals and holiday events. From a festival […]

FORT PAYNE — Put on the track shoes and make your way to the Little River Canyon for what is considered one of the most scenic half-marathons in the country. […]

FORT PAYNE – The month of October brings cooler temperatures and glorious fall colors to DeKalb County, making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the northeastern part […]

Fort Payne-based Artemis Shielding, a veteran-owned and operated radiation shielding manufacturer, is working to remove toxic lead from shielding materials in various industries. Artemis Shielding provides custom solutions for the […]

There’s a saying that says fall is a southerner’s gift for surviving summer. If that is indeed true, North Alabama’s fall gift is gorgeous, vibrant fall foliage, and North Alabama […]