MADISON – With its “special brand of banking,” Bank Independent celebrated its sixth location in Madison County with a ribbon-cutting Thursday. The Sheffield-based bank founded now serves 18 communities in […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City Regional, Alabama’s annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition, is scheduled for this weekend. Opening ceremonies for the free event are […]

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama House of Representatives passed a motion of nonconcurrence Thursday on the Senate’s gaming substitute and will send the legislation to conference committee. “From the very beginning, […]

HUNTSVILLE – With all due respect to late songwriter and singer Eddie Cochran, it turns out there is a cure for the summertime blues. At least there is for Huntsville […]

HUNTSVILLE — During my time leading Drake State, one of my objectives has been to prioritize creative alliances with companies and other organizations to create programs that provide new pathways into […]

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HUNTSVILLE  – Turner Construction Co.’s local fabrication shop has been recognized by the American Institute of Steel Construction for its safety practices. Turner received the 2023 AISC Safety Award for […]

HUNTSVILLE – Bill Roark has stepped down as CEO of Starfish Holdings and has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board, the company announced Wednesday. Company President John Watson has […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama made quick work of its search for a new women’s basketball head coach. Candi Whitaker, who has coached at University of Missouri-Kansas City, […]

GADSDEN – The threat of severe weather Tuesday moved groundbreaking up a couple hours, but dirt was moved nonetheless as Gadsden State Community College stepped up to the plate on […]

Limestone County rests in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in the center of the Tennessee Valley and on the bank of the Tennessee River. A community rich in […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Animal Services is urging the public not to pick up owls they find on the ground.   Last week, the department that serves Madison County posted on social media […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dogs may be man’s best friend, except when the celestial star Sirius, also known as the Dog Star and Canis Major, rises in conjunction with the sun during […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Jeana Ross and Alan Miller came out on top of a crowded GOP primary election field Tuesday to advance to a special election runoff in four weeks. Ross […]

MADISON – If the preliminary opening day roster holds form until the season begins Friday, few players for the fourth edition of the Rocket City Trash Pandas will need introductions […]

SCOTTSBORO — Have you ever wondered what gets left behind in travelers’ lost or abandoned luggage? Your curiosity ends here. The first-ever Unclaimed Baggage “Found Report,” released by the legendary Scottsboro […]

WASHINGTON – An American Innovation $1 Coin will have a familiar design not only for residents of Huntsville but also for visitors passing through the I-565 corridor near the U.S. […]

HUNTSVILLE – A signature event celebrates two anniversaries this week — golden and silver. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle will join the city’s Community Development Department in two upcoming activities commemorating […]

HUNTSVILLE – For years, the City of Huntsville and the Metro area fit the description perfectly as a landing spot for minor league sports franchises. There was a vibrant economy […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the most wonderful time of the year … for Huntsville and Madison County small businesses. In other words, nominations are now open for the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal and area schools have made changes in their schedules today with the possibility of severe weather, including tornadoes. According to the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville City Schools has constructed a capital plan and, over the next nine days, will unveil the blueprint that lays out several significant objectives over the next 5-7 […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama is about to have an engineering building for its students. Currently, engineering students attend classes in the Burford Science and Technology Building, but […]

TUSCALOOSA – A national talking head told the March Madness listening crowd that the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team could make the NBA Playoffs given the right circumstances. The […]