News — Page 7

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame. Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman […]

SCOTTSBORO — Have you ever looked over at a fellow airline passenger and wondered what’s inside their bag? Unclaimed Baggage, the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage, released its annual “Found […]

DECATUR — New and improved lighting will soon illuminate the Capt. William J. Hudson Memorial bridge and U.S. 31 causeway crossing the Tennessee River in Decatur. Work by the city […]

HUNTSVILLE – Ready for a summer filled with adventure and fun? Huntsville Parks & Recreation will again offer full-day and specialty half-day camps designed to keep kids engaged and excited. […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city of Huntsville reaffirmed its commitment to affordable housing with a $2.7 million grant to Huntsville Housing Helps, a rental and utility assistance program serving residents in […]

FORT PAYNE – Anyone who’s wanted to test drive an electric vehicle will have an opportunity this weekend. Donohoo Chevrolet is collaborating with the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and Drive Electric Alabama to […]

WASHINGTON — To help provide a more robust market for area farmers and, in effect, boosting rural communities, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong introduced legislation today urging a study on growing […]

HUNTSVILLE — Get a haircut. Have some fun. Be a hero. That’s the secret for Saturday’s annual “Live Bald” benefit. The volunteer-driven fundraiser benefits the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest […]

HUNTSVILLE — Apartments, condos, duplexes and single-family homes for rent are popping up like cotton did around the Huntsville area. Well, actually, the growth in build-to-rent housing is exploding like […]

HUNTSVILLE — Cited as a “visionary and creative thinker,” Pastor Jaymes Mooney will take over as chief executive officer of the Village of Promise next month. The Huntsville-based nonprofit said the […]

WASHINGTON — The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force met their contracting goals for new recruits last year and expect to do so again this year. At […]

HUNTSVILLE – Sports and recreation will soon be growing by leaps and bounds – maybe even kicks – at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.  The University of Alabama System […]

MONTGOMERY — Alabama residents who plan to travel by plane domestically or enter federal facilities after May 7 need to update their identification. This means they will need a REAL […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s Green Team invites you to celebrate Earth Month with the annual Spring Plant and Cleanup Supply Giveaway in John Hunt Park. The drive-thru giveaway is Friday from […]

USA Today readers name Florence best small college town

FLORENCE – Who’s No. 1? Florence is!  According to an online poll of USA Today readers, the Shoals’ largest city is the best small college town in the country.  Jacksonville, […]

Athens firefighters help deliver baby

ATHENS — It wasn’t an ordinary call this morning for the crew at Athens Fire Station 2. In fact, it was extraordinary. At 8:20 a.m., the station received an emergency […]

HUNTSVILLE – Two key suspects sought by Huntsville police in the abduction case of Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr. were arrested Tuesday in Tennessee, the Huntsville Police Department said today. Quintarius […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s ISO 1 rating is a lift for the department and it is also a boost to homeowners. The department recently had its ISO 1 […]

WASHINGTON — After years of back and forth volleys like a political ping pong match, it looks like Space Command will be landing in Huntsville. At least, according to Rep. […]

ARDMORE — It was twofer special this week in Ardmore. The Greater Ardmore Chamber celebrated two new businesses to the community with a pair of ribbon-cuttings at City Hall. Orca […]

DECATUR — Norfolk Southern plans to repair the rail crossing on Alabama Highway 20 just west of Highway 67 in Decatur on Wednesday, if weather permits. Repairs will take place […]

HANCEVILLE — DAR School junior Natalie Jones wanted her art to come “off of the canvas,” as opposed to the “flat” pieces she had seen. As a result, her 3D […]

WASHINGTON – To help bring credit union boards into the age of communications technology, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has reintroduced the bipartisan Credit Union Board Modernization Act. She is joined […]

MONTGOMERY — EasyStreet Systems, a provider of composite smart pole solutions, has been given the go-ahead from the Alabama Department of Transportation for its direct-bury composite poles in clear zones. […]