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Fifteen years after the April 27, 2011, tornado outbreak, communities across North Alabama are pausing to remember a day that forever changed the region — and the lives of those […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has entered into a long-term agreement with Plus Power to develop a large-scale battery energy storage project in Jackson County, a move aimed at strengthening grid reliability […]

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) secured two provisions aimed at improving mail delivery and addressing ZIP code concerns in North Alabama as part of a federal spending bill that cleared […]

A Huntsville-based aerospace and defense company has been tapped for a major federal contract aimed at accelerating next-generation missile defense capabilities. Aurex announced it has been selected by the Missile […]

A new accessible playground is now open at Joe Wheeler State Park, marking a major upgrade for one of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations. State and local leaders gathered […]

Hadrian F4 in Cherokee served as the backdrop Friday for a visit from U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who used the stop to highlight how recent federal tax […]

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has rescheduled a North Alabama campaign rally after severe weather forced organizers to postpone the original event earlier this month. The “Steve Marshall for U.S. […]

On Friday, March 20, inside a mile-long building in Cherokee, Alabama, a five-year-old startup cut a ribbon on a $2.4 billion factory that the U.S. Navy is counting on to […]

North Alabama is expected to become home to small modular nuclear reactors as part of a $40 billion U.S.-Japan energy partnership announced last week. The deal, part of a broader […]

Only 11% of the construction industry is made up of women — and just 18% in Alabama. At a tech school in Hollywood, Alabama, Bri Conner saw opportunity instead. “Oh, […]

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined federal and military leaders Friday in Cherokee for the ribbon-cutting of Hadrian’s Factory 4, a $2.4 billion submarine manufacturing facility […]

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 […]

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 […]

The North Alabama Lions are going to be looking for a new women’s basketball coach. According to an announcement from UNA, Lions head coach Candi Whitaker is leaving Florence to […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) is celebrating a major achievement after two videos from its “Access Your Next Adventure” campaign received top honors at the American Advertising Awards […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board through April 1, 2027, and named Director Jeff Hagood as chair-elect […]

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 […]

Ranae Bartlett for Mayor: A Vision for the Future

“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 […]