HUNTSVILLE – The usually outgoing Dr. Karockas Watkins was humble Thursday night at the annual Small Business Awards Gala. Watkins, the owner of Ability Plus, was emotional after being named […]

FLORENCE — The University of North Alabama welcomed Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Chuck Hoskin Jr. to campus Thursday for the unveiling of a mural recognizing the rich and […]

MIAMI — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will undergo further testing today after receiving a concussion in the third quarter of Thursday night’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. The former Alabama signal-caller […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   A Merrill comeback? Rumor has it Alabama’s former Secretary of State, John Merrill, is gearing up for another […]

HUNTSVILLE — Addressing an increased demand for services while foreseeing slower revenue growth for the state’s largest city, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle introduced a balanced budget Thursday night for the […]

SHEFFIELD — A special adoption day event for animals in desperate need of homes is scheduled for Friday in Sheffield. The event, made possible through a partnership between Bank Independent […]

DECATUR – M&J Precision, a small, woman-owned business in Decatur, has been named the United Launch Alliance’s “Extra Mile Supplier of the Year” and has gone where no other supplier […]

HUNTSVILLE — Mayor Tommy Battle announced big news for Huntsville and North Alabama at this week’s State of the City address. During his remarks Tuesday, Battle said a 200 mega-watt […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s music scene is quickly emerging as one of the most diverse and talent-filled in the South. In just the past few years, the city has become a […]

HUNTSVILLE — A first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art medical facility has opened its doors to the North Alabama community. The Huntsville Hospital Heart Center Pediatric Cardiology will give families a new local treatment […]

HUNTSVILLE — Francine has weakened to a tropical depression and will bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding to North Alabama as it tracks northward today. Total rainfall amounts […]

HUNTSVILLE — Anyone who has recently spent time in Huntsville knows that the city is rapidly growing in size and population. At the State of the City address on Tuesday, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community & Technical College has launched a survey aimed at assessing broadband accessibility and digital access in Madison, Marshall, and Jackson counties. According to the school, […]

ATHENS — Students who found ways to express how they can be heroes when they raise awareness and help fight childhood cancer won gift cards and supported St. Jude Children’s […]

MADISON – It may not be long until the Los Angeles Angels are referred to as “Rocket City West.” Eric Wagaman, who played 94 games for the Trash Pandas this […]

HUNTSVILLE — As Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana today, gusty winds are forecast in the Tennessee Valley this evening and continuing through early Friday afternoon. Francine is expected to […]

HUNTSVILLE — Rocket City residents are invited by the Huntsville Police Department to “share their insights” on the agency’s community involvement and the level of public safety services it offers. […]

TUSCALOOSA — Improbable Media, a New York-based media company, is launching “LANK by Jalen Milroe,” a season-long digital diary series powered starring the University of Alabama quarterback. According to a news […]

HUNTSVILLE —- In honor of those killed during the 9/11 terror attacks, local first responders are holding a ceremony to remember the victims who died that day twenty-three years ago. […]

HUNTSVILLE- At a sold-out State of the City address Tuesday, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle delivered good news about Alabama’s largest city. Battle revealed his vision for the Rocket City and […]

HUNTSVILLE – A second teen has been charged with capital murder and two counts of first-degree assault in connection to last week’s shooting on Max Luther Drive in north Huntsville, […]

As a local bank, Bank Independent is deeply committed to helping our communities thrive. We believe our role extends beyond simply providing customers a place to deposit their paychecks or […]

HUNTSVILLE — Rainfall is expected to overspread the area starting Wednesday, as Tropical  Storm Francine approaches the northwestern Gulf Coast. As Francine, which is expected to reach hurricane strength, lifts […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Time is running out for teachers to apply for a Tennessee Valley Authority STEM grant. The agency said the deadline to submit an application for a grant […]