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Books-A-Million customers and stores donate $2.9M in holiday book and toy drives

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...

Alabama A&M women’s basketball duo nets weekly SWAC honors

NORMAL -- Alabama A&M University women's basketball players Rakiyah Beal and Kalia Walker picked up Southwestern Athletic Conference weekly honors, the conference announced Tuesday. Beal...

Athens’ Elves in Blue help Santa deliver to area needy children

'Twas the day before Christmas Eve, And all through the town, The Elves in Blue and Lucas Street Church  were shopping around.  ATHENS -- They're taller than your...

Raytheon Missiles and Defense awarded $384M Tomahawk contract modification

WASHINGTON -- Raytheon Missiles and Defense was awarded a more than $384 million modification to a Tomahawk missile contract, the Department of Defense announced. Work...

Huntsville City Council approves rezoning near I-65/565 for $2.2B Providence-like development

HUNTSVILLE — A blend of the past mixed with the future is in the blueprints for a new mixed-use development on the western outskirts...

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Madison school employee arrested on child abuse charge

MADISON -- A Madison City Schools employee was arrested today on a charge of child abuse, according to the Madison Police Department. In a news...

FanDuel and CME Group launches app in Alabama, 4 other states to bet on financial headlines

NEW YORK -- To go along with betting on sports, Alabama residents will be able to make wagers on financial markets. FanDuel and derivatives marketplace...

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...

Radiance Technologies shares $85M Air Force contract

WASHINGTON -- Huntsville-based Radiance Technologies is among three companies sharing a $85 million contract for the Advanced Framework For Simulation, Integration, And Modeling  (AFSIM)...

Bama Blues set to ring in the new year with massive catfish on Wheeler Lake

DECATUR — The highly anticipated Bama Blues catfishing tournament, presented by Twisted Cat Outdoors, is set to return to reel in the new year. One...

Strong steps ahead: Huntsville opens registration for Girls on the Run

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites girls in grades 3-5 to build confidence with every stride by participating in the Girls on the...

Manna House serves hope and help during the holiday rush

HUNTSVILLE -- On a busy holiday distribution day at Manna House in Huntsville, the pace was relentless. Volunteers moved quickly, families lined up for...

Pryor Field approves agreement with Rural Metro for rescue, firefighting services

TANNER – To enhance "safety and readiness," the Pryor Field Airport Authority board approved a three-year contract with Rural Metro Fire Department Inc. to...

Bank Independent Toy Share Drive continues to make the season bright for local children

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...

Athens approves development agreement for new shopping center to grow its retail tax base

ATHENS -- In the civic version of "keeping up with the Joneses" - in this case, Huntsville, Madison and Decatur - the Athens City...

Huntsville Havoc to celebrate 30th anniversary of Channel Cats

HUNTSVILLE -- Black and teal. Thirty years. One iconic name. And it all comes back Friday night to the Von Braun Center as the Huntsville Havoc celebrate...

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Aaron Thomas for House District 10

MADISON — The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Republican Aaron Thomas for Alabama House District 10 in Madison County. “Aaron Thomas is a...

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Summit 7 adds threat protection to its advanced specializations

HUNTSVILLE – Summit 7 has earned another advanced specialization in Microsoft Threat Protection. The Huntsville-based company is a Microsoft Gold Partner and the 2022...

New documentary: Betty Wilson wrongly convicted in death of husband, Dr. Jack Wilson

UPDATED 2:12 p.m. HUNTSVILLE -- A new documentary claims Betty Wilson was wrongly convicted for the murder of her husband, Huntsville Dr. Jack Wilson 30...

‘Black Hawk Down’ POW Mike Durant considering potential run for U.S. Senate

Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient Mike Durant is exploring the possibility of entering Alabama's 2022 race for the U.S. Senate. Sources say a...

Chapel Hart to perform at Coldwater Jam in Tuscumbia

TUSCUMBIA -- Chapel Hart recently wowed audiences on "America’s Got Talent," garnering a golden buzzer to the finals and a legion of fans. This weekend,...

Opening today: Luxury personal services that are all about ‘VOUS’

HUNTSVILLE – Jessica Barnes' vision for creating a special space in the salon and spa industries that not only accentuates people’s outer beauty, but...

Athens awarded development block grant to aid road and drainage improvements at Food City site

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...

Santa joins Huntsville officials in unwrapping West Huntsville Recreation Center

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...

Celebrating community MVPs, nominations open for 2026 Madison Visionary Awards

MADISON – To honor those who make Madison a vibrant and thriving community, Madison Visionary Partners have opened nominations for the 2026 Madison Visionary...

ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel

MONTGOMERY -- With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on interstate highways during the...

UNA announces Bank Independent Stadium season ticket, parking information

FLORENCE – Now that the University of North Alabama has closed out its time at Braly Stadium, the focus is on its new on-campus...

Huntsville International offers holiday travel tips as airport sees flight growth

HUNTSVILLE -- Holiday travelers flying out of Huntsville International Airport may find more seats available this season, even as nationwide air travel is expected...

Lockheed Martin awarded $99.9M HIMARS/MLRS maintenance contract

WASHINGTON -- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control was awarded a $99,894,351 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for field and depot level technical and maintenance support services...

Alabama A&M baseball team to play in ‘Friendly Confines’ and historic Rickwood Field

NORMAL -- The upcoming season is one of historic proportions for the Alabama A&M baseball team. Historic as in baseball history. The Bulldogs will play in...