The Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services is managing an unusual increase in pig rescues after a wave of breeding and abandonment cases that began earlier this year. The issue was recently detailed […]

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt announced his nominations of several students from Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District to attend U.S. Service Academies, recognizing their academic performance, leadership, and commitment to military service. […]

A Huntsville native and former North Alabama men’s basketball standout will make a triumphant return to the state of Alabama on Wednesday night when the Texas A&M Aggies take on […]

Alabama will play an even bigger role in America’s missile-defense industry after Lockheed Martin announced today they will quadruple production of THAAD interceptor missiles. Lockheed reports the company reached a […]

“I plan to bring new energy to our city government and shape our community’s future. People move to Madison because of its outstanding school system and small-town atmosphere. Madison is […]

HUNTSVILLE – A study conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute at the State University of New York shows a strong link between higher education and economic development. While that […]

MONTGOMERY — Seven members of the Alabama House of Representatives were appointed to committees following the vacancy left by Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) at the end of the 2023 legislative […]

Well into his first term in Congress, Rep. Dale Strong plays an integral role in the House Armed Services Committee’s approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  The annual […]

According to a recent report, Huntsville has landed on another notable list of places to live throughout the country. Huntsville was named among the top 5 of the country’s most […]

GUNTERSVILLE — For all the live music, face painting, fried food on a stick, fall fun you could want in October, check out our list of the 10 best fairs […]

FYFFE — Almost three decades ago, cattle farmers in rural North Alabama found dead livestock lying in pastures with various organs extracted from their carcasses. The cattle were found to […]

ATHENS – Workforce recruitment in North Alabama benefits from a regional approach. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing has partnered with the Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association in Athens to welcome job […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Few experiences embody culture like a night at the theater and enjoying a live stage show in your own neighborhood is second to none. Community theater is an […]

GUNTERSVILLE — School’s out for summer and the only goals you want to reach the next few months are working on your tan and actually making it through an entire […]

The University of North Alabama will receive more than $45 million from its annual state appropriation, according to the institution. The appropriation, which was set in the Fiscal Year 2023 […]

North Alabama is known for its diversity: mountains and lakes, progressive cities and rural gems, gold record studios and unclaimed baggage collections. But on any trip through this northernmost region of Alabama, it quickly […]

Text and photographs by Scott Baker We called him “Deddy” – not Dad nor any other name. Perhaps in other regions, one would pronounce it ‘Daddy’ but not in rural […]

The University of North Alabama (UNA) College of Business and Technology on Thursday announced that it had received a $2.45 million charitable gift from the estate of late Henry and […]

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 […]

New compliance standards have made safeguarding information from cyber attacks a far more expensive challenge for Alabama’s defense contractors, and many small businesses could be priced out of eligibility for […]

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