Posts by Bud McLaughlin — Page 16

OLD TOWN PASADENA, Calif. — A documentary on the University of Alabama football program will help launch a foundation to aid former players transition into coaching careers. Gridiron Coaches Foundation […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are back home at Toyota Field this week with a lineup of promotions ranging from out of the world to prehistoric to historic. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Let us return to those great sounds of yesteryear, when music played a major part of our lives. “We’re goin’ hoppin’ (hop),“We’re goin’ hoppin’ today.“Where things are poppin’ […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Crawmama’s is among the Alabama restaurant semifinalists for the title of Bama’s Best Surf & Turf. Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson said she’s excited to see customers […]

HUNTSVILLE — The hottest weather of the summer has settled into the Tennessee Valley and the extreme heat is expected to linger through at least the middle of the week. […]

FLORENCE — Commercial traffic is flowing again through the main lock at Wilson Lock. With the Wilson Lock interim guard wall project completed, the Army Corps of Engineers has reopened […]

SCOTTSBORO — MetWave Mining has launched a major metallurgical coal prospecting initiative on a 5,800-plus-acre site in the Flat Rock area of Jackson County — a move that supports jobs, […]

WASHINGTON — As the controversy over Mexico’s seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials continues, legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to impose retaliatory prohibitions to […]

WASHINGTON — Funding for several programs in North Alabama has been secured in a Senate appropriations bill, Sen. Katie Britt announced. Britt (R-Montgomery), a member of the Senate Committee on […]

HUNTSVILLE – Jazz music may be the original DEI – Diverse. Expressive. Improvisational. But its unique sound won’t soon be cancelled as the city celebrates the return of Jazz in […]

WASHINGTON – When word got out through Torch Technologies that co-founder Bill Roark was going to testify in Washington today, he had one message to deliver: “Tell them how much […]

HUNTSVILLE – The University of North Alabama has planted its flag in the Rocket City. Well, not exactly planted, but UNA has opened a satellite location in Huntsville’s Bridge Street […]

WASHINGTON – To improve opportunities and increase market access for Alabama’s agriculture community, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville reintroduced two pieces of legislation Wednesday – the Farm Board Act and Mid-South […]

ATHENS – With an eye toward becoming a vibrant hub for campus and community life, the Athens State University Board of Trustees has approved a $30 million renovation of Carter […]

HUNTSVILLE – “Running for a cause,” the Huntsville Track Club and Huntsville Hospital Foundation announced a long-term philanthropic partnership – the first official charitable alignment in the marathon’s 49-year history. […]

FAIRVIEW – This small Cullman County town’s business aspirations can be explained in three words: “More. More. More.” The town of Fairview was recently awarded a $144,500 grant to help […]

WASHINGTON — Highlighting the central role FBI Redstone plays in combating the evolving threats of drones, Sen. Katie Britt credited the facility’s “technological infrastructure and training facilities necessary to develop […]

HUNTSVILLE — As the glow of holiday lights and fake snow fade after its 2-1 win last Friday, Huntsville City FC is back on the pitch this week with a […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Aldridge Creek Greenway remains closed after a train derailed Tuesday when the trestle bridge crossing the creek collapsed. “Two railcars derailed and fell into Aldridge Creek as […]

HUNTSVILLE — Crews are repairing an I-565 bridge and exit ramp after a steel coil fell from a truck Tuesday afternoon at the interchange with I-65. The work will require […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville & Madison County Railroad bridge over Aldridge Creek in South Huntsville has reportedly collapsed. There was at least one railroad car in the creek, reports said. […]

NORMAL — A major upgrade at Louis Crews Stadium will shine a new light on Alabama A&M’s home turf. New LED lighting will improve on-field visibility and reduce energy consumption […]

Rep. Strong hosting annual 'Academy Day'

WASHINGTON — Students interested in attending the nation’s service academies, college ROTC programs or join the military are encouraged to attend Academy Day next month. U.S. Rep. Dale W. Strong […]

HUNTSVILLE — Called a “once-in-a-generation opportunity,” the North Huntsville Greenway aims to recognize the unique character of North Huntsville while creating lasting benefits for generations to come. The project was […]