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HUNTSVILLE — Jared Isaacman, the new NASA administrator, plans to donate his salary to U.S. Space Camp. The billionaire entrepreneur was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a 67-30 vote […]

HUNTSVILLE – Veteran banking leader Jim Holtkamp has been named by ServisFirst Bank to guide its Huntsville growth and strategy. Holtkamp, a seasoned banker with more than 20 years of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, emphasized the strength of the partnerships that make Huntsville a critical hub for innovation, readiness and mission success during a […]

WASHINGTON – Saluted as a warrior on the homefront and overseas, retired Army Lt. Col. Susan Shapiro has been named December “Veteran of the Month” by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. “The […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Recognized for his “unwavering support for RC&D programs,” State Rep. Rex Reynolds has been named Resource, Conservation & Development Council Legislator of the Year by the Alabama Association of RC&D […]

HUNTSVILLE – Recognizing a longstanding commitment to prioritizing the well-being of others, the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership inducted Bill Roark into its Servant-Leader Hall of Fame. Roark, the founder […]

HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama System has launched a national search for the next president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. According to a news release, a presidential […]

MADISON — As Mayor Paul Finley prepares to leave office after more than a decade of leadership, he says his time at the helm of one of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities […]

BIRMINGHAM — Vulcan Materials has named Ronnie Pruitt its chief executive officer, the board of directors announced. Pruitt’s promotion is effective Jan. 1; he will also join the company’s board. […]

Robinson elected president of Huntsville City Council

HUNTSVILLE — Longtime Huntsville City Council member Jennie Robinson was elected president of the council. Robinson represents the city’s District 3. The election was part of the council’s annual organization […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Charles L. Karr, president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 2022, is retiring next year, the university announced. Karr joined UAH as interim president in […]

SHEFFIELD – Cody Holder, a veteran in the banking industry, has been named vice president – sales officer by Bank Independent. “Cody’s journey at Bank Independent is a testament to hard […]

HUNTSVILLE — Joseph Pelfrey, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, resigned Thursday. Pelfrey said in an email to employees at the space agency that as NASA focuses on its mission […]

MONTEVALLO — Tom Walker, the founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died Thursday. He was 71. Walker was one of 16 members of the United States Semisesquintennial Commission, […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s time to fit Jim Page for another hat. Page, the chairman of the Launch Regional Partnership, has been named the organization’s executive director, according to the organization’s […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bringing a strong background as a sports executive, Cline Thompson has been named general manager of the Huntsville Sports Commission. Thompson, former vice president of sales for the […]

MONTGOMERY – Citing his knowledge of the legislative process, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter has appointed Rep. James Lomax to the House Committee on Rules. “While it is uncommon for a freshman […]

HUNTSVILLE — Keith Trawick, a lifelong Madison County resident and veteran educator, has announced his candidacy for superintendent of Madison County Schools.  Trawick, chief of staff for Superintendent Ken Kubik, […]

SHEFFIELD – After 29 years, Macke Mauldin is handing the reins as president of Bank Independent to veteran banker Jason Windham, the bank announced today. In another move, CJ Ryan […]

HUNTSVILLE — To say it was a day of mixed emotions, well, State Sen. Tom Butler put it in perspective. “This is a sad day – and a happy day,” […]

CULLMAN — In what could be a record-setting fundraising effort, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger has reported raising almost $1.8 million for his leadership political action committee, FORGE PAC. […]

MONTGOMERY – The former manager of ADEM’s North Alabama Field Office in Decatur has been named director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The Alabama Environmental Management Commission selected […]

WASHINGTON — The process to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters to the Rocket City took another step with the confirmation of Troy Meink as the Secretary of the Air […]

MADISON — There’s no more “acting” in her title. Brandy Williams is now chief of the Madison Fire & Rescue Department. A 27-year veteran of the department, Williams took her […]

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