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HUNTSVILLE — From high-stakes calls to heartwarming community moments, 2025 was a year the Huntsville Police Department will never forget. Officers and staff worked tirelessly to keep Huntsville safe, support neighbors […]

HUNTSVILLE — University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Quentin Toles has been named the Gulf South Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season. Toles previously earned the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Citing a need to spend quality time with his family, Mac McCutcheon is stepping down as chairman of the Madison County Commission. McCutcheon submitted a letter Monday to […]

MONTGOMERY – The transformation of a landmark farm on I-65 in northern Jefferson County into an agricultural exhibition center has taken a major financial leap thanks to a federal grant. […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama will receive more than $203 million to strengthen its rural healthcare system next year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant is from the Centers for Medicare & […]

DECATUR — If your New Year’s resolution includes doing something bold, chilly, and community-minded, CAPNA’s annual Polar Bear Plunge at Ingalls Harbor may be the perfect way to start 2026. […]

MONTGOMERY — Several agencies in North Alabama were provided much-needed funding to help fight homelessness thanks to grants announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grant […]

HUNTSVILLE – Commemorating the memory of two Huntsville women who lost their lives to an impaired driver, the Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will conduct its final traffic safety […]

HUNTSVILLE — Without a lot of fanfare, the U.S. Postal Service has enacted changes that can affect tax returns and even mail-in balloting. A new Postal Service rule, which went […]

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Business

BIRMINGHAM — This holiday season, Books-A-Million customers and booksellers across the country came together to give back in a powerful way. Books-A-Million stores nationwide collected 214,732 donated books and toys and […]

NEW YORK — To go along with betting on sports, Alabama residents will be able to make wagers on financial markets. FanDuel and derivatives marketplace CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) Group […]

Bruno resigns as United Launch Alliance CEO

DECATUR — Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity. In a statement today, executives from Boeing and Lockheed Martin, […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive once again delivered holiday cheer to children across North Alabama, collecting 2,924 toys and raising $2,763.99 in cash.  All donations were distributed […]

ATHENS — In the civic version of “keeping up with the Joneses” – in this case, Huntsville, Madison and Decatur – the Athens City Council approved plans for a shopping […]

MONTGOMERY — The Food City development in Athens received another boost Monday with a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant will help bring 100 new […]

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Culture

HUNTSVILLE – It was an era of music that was defined by rebellion and fashion. And an exhibition reflecting those times is coming to the “Rock-it City” this weekend. “Days […]

DECATUR – In light of the “national climate surrounding immigration status and safety concerns,” organizers of the Día De Los Muertos Festival are canceling this year’s fourth annual celebration in […]

BOAZ – The temperature in North Alabama may still be warm but the month of October is just around the corner which means towns and communities are gearing up for […]

TUSCUMBIA – A celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned next month offering free family fun, authentic Indian food and […]

CULLMAN — Young poet Tyler Elizabeth has recently released her debut book, “Constellations: The Poems of the Stars,” in which she shares her personal and emotionally charged poetry, capturing the […]

NORMAL — A landmark celebration honoring Alabama A&M University’s 150th anniversary, next month’s Arts & Culture exhibition is being called a powerful testament to an enduring legacy of academic excellence, […]

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Community

HUNTSVILLE — From green spaces and public parks to neighborhood streets and outdoor classrooms, Huntsville’s Landscape Management and Green Teams spent 2025 expanding the tree canopy, on public outreach initiatives and […]

HUNTSVILLE — For Huntsville Parks & Recreation, 2025 was a year of big plays. The department expanded offerings, opened new facilities and strengthened community engagement – marking another year of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites girls in grades 3-5 to build confidence with every stride by participating in the Girls on the Run 2026 season. The popular program […]

HUNTSVILLE — On a busy holiday distribution day at Manna House in Huntsville, the pace was relentless. Volunteers moved quickly, families lined up for food and essentials, and Director Fran […]

HUNTSVILLE – The holiday season is in full swing and Huntsville officials have unwrapped an early present for residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation […]

MADISON – To honor those who make Madison a vibrant and thriving community, Madison Visionary Partners have opened nominations for the 2026 Madison Visionary Awards. The annual event celebrates those […]

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Features

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   Attention turns to Ainsworth While AJ McCarron’s abrupt exit from the lieutenant governor’s race to coach the Birmingham Stallions […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   Hegseth in the Rocket City It was announced this week Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will be taking a trip […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama Money and mud in the AG race The race for Alabama attorney general continues to heat up with the latest […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Will Doug Jones make it official? Political chatter is growing louder that former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones may […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Redistricting rows Keep an eye on Alabama’s ongoing redistricting battles – the ripple effects could be far bigger […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Will he or won’t he? The question on everyone’s mind in Alabama Senate District 2: Will House Minority […]

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