A northwest Alabama industrial site has been recognized as a top location for expanding business and industry. The Norfolk Southern rail-served site, located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, has received a platinum […]

NASHVILLE — Called the “sound that forever changed popular music,” the music legacy of Muscle Shoals will be celebrated in a major exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame […]

MUSCLE SHOALS – The smell of funnel cakes, cotton candy, livestock, and exhaust from carnival rides means the fair is back in town. The 2025 North Alabama State Fair will […]

FLORENCE – Each July, the Shoals area cranks up the tunes in honor of the “Father of the Blues,” Florence native W.C. Handy.  This year marks the 44th annual W.C. […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — Stepping into TVA’s Power Service Shops is like peering inside a highly calibrated machine. Here, a steady rumble of machinery and rhythmic humming of cranes is punctuated […]

MUSCLE SHOALS – Opened in 1968, the Southgate Mall was the first mall in the Shoals area. Woolco anchored the east end of the mall and Florence-based Rogers department store […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — It’s a roughly 36-hour drive from Michael Lawson’s original hometown of Seattle to the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals. But the roots musician was inspired by […]

MUSCLE SHOALS – The city of Muscle Shoals announced plans for a 66-acre mixed-use development that will include multi-sport athletic facilities and a complex with the ability to host indoor […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — Constellium, with five manufacturing plants in the United States, including one in Muscle Shoals, announced a partnership with PyroGenesis Canada to test the use of plasma torch […]

MOORESVILLE – The Singing River Trail has unveiled the completed Western Route Master Plan. The SRT will be a 230-mile greenway system that winds its way across North Alabama from […]

SHEFFIELD — The mystery surrounding singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s surprise appearance behind the counter at a Florence Waffle House last week is now less mysterious. “Thank you Lana for recording […]

FLORENCE — It’s hot. It’s July. That means it’s Handy Fest time! With block parties, happy hours, a car show, praise days, music in local parks, and a featured concert, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville International Airport is flying high and this time it is not because of air travel. Instead, their feet are firmly set on the ground in sponsoring “Movies […]

TUSCUMBIA – Singing River Dentistry expanded its North Alabama footprint this week with the opening of a sixth state-of-the-art dental practice. The new office is on the corner of Lindsay […]

MUSCLE SHOALS – Dignitaries and elected officials from across North Alabama gathered on the banks of the Tennessee River here Thursday where Bank Independent celebrated its 75th anniversary by unveiling […]

Legislation authored by Alabama’s U.S. Senate delegation would extend the authorization of Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area (MSNHA) programs and funding eligibility for an additional 15 years. Established by Congress […]

Whether you want to chow down on barbecue, sample vegetarian food-truck fare, or crush on gussied-up funnel cakes, Black-owned food businesses in Huntsville and across north Alabama will make your […]

“Songwriting costs it doesn’t come free. Ask Elliot Smith. Ask Richie Lee. Ask Mark Linkous. Ask Shannon Hoon to get up on stage and sing you a tune. Ever wonder […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has created a new podcast all about north Alabama. The Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama podcast spotlights everything that makes the Mountain Lakes region […]

When people think of America’s most notable music cities, several Southern cities come to mind. There’s New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz; Memphis, where rock ‘n’ roll got its start; […]

Alabama’s electric vehicle technology sparked a visit from Governor Kay Ivey Thursday when she joined officials celebrating the unveiling of Dura Automotive Systems’ new 200,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Muscle […]