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Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announces 2025 PEAK Award winners

GADSDEN -- Recognizing those who set the bar for North Alabama’s $4.9 billion tourism industry, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association presented its 2025...

Huntsville City Council approves $343M operating budget for fiscal year 2026

HUNTSVILLE – With more money for road resurfacing and an increase in staffing for police, the Huntsville City Council approved the operating budget as...

Joseph Pelfrey, director of Marshall Space Flight Center, resigns

HUNTSVILLE -- Joseph Pelfrey, director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, resigned Thursday. Pelfrey said in an email to employees at the space agency that as...

Tom Walker dies; was Albertville native and founder of American Village

MONTEVALLO -- Tom Walker, the founder and longtime operator of American Village in Montevallo, died Thursday. He was 71. Walker was one of 16 members of...

‘Parker’s Law’ takes effect in October, exempting nursing mothers from jury duty

HUNTSVILLE -- State Rep. Susan DuBose and State Sen. April Weaver’s efforts to make life a little easier for nursing mothers will see fruition...

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Energy-Saving Tips for Fall and Winter in Alabama

As fall settles in across Alabama, it’s a good time to begin preparing your home for the colder months ahead. Winter is just around...

Teachers, students can register for regional science and engineering fair at UAH

HUNTSVILLE – Even more budding scientists and engineers will have the chance to participate in the 72nd annual North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering...

American Signature Quilt comes home to Harrison Brothers Hardware after 35 years

HUNTSVILLE – Next month, Historic Huntsville Foundation’s American Signature Quilt will make a triumphant return to Harrison Brothers Hardware on Courthouse Square. This special exhibition,...

ADECA recommends Athens’ Swan Creek Park project to National Park Service

ATHENS -- A renovation project for an Athens park received a major boost thanks to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. According to...

Toyota Corolla Cross gas and hybrid compact SUVs to be built in Huntsville

PLANO, Texas – Arriving at Toyota dealerships is another compact SUV with a "Made in Huntsville" stamp. The 2026 Corolla Cross has a combination of...

Runoff rundown: Who’s in, who’s out

NORTH ALABAMA — Read to see who’s in and who’s out after Tuesday’s runoff elections across the region. From Guntersville to Madison, the ballots...

Chamber and Port of Huntsville host small business seminar on Foreign Trade Zones and tariffs

HUNTSVILLE -- Understanding the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) program in today's ever-changing tariff environment is critical for businesses looking to compete in today's...

Richard Martin Trail sign unveiling marks next step for Singing River Trail

ELKMONT – Another milestone was marked for the Singing River Trail with the unveiling of the Richard Martin Trail sign Tuesday in Elkmont. The new...

Alabama A&M’s Owegi nets HBCU championship; Bulldogs second in nationals

ATLANTA -- Alabama A&M's Alicia Owegi won the Women's B Flight during the 24th annual HBCU National Tennis Championships at the South Fulton Tennis Center. Owegi...

Madison Chamber celebrates grand opening of 4,200-square-foot headquarters

MADISON – The Madison Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone this week with the grand opening of its 4,200-square-foot office on Hughes Road,...

Glaukos hosts groundbreaking for $82M facility for groundbreaking research

HUNTSVILLE -- Groundbreaking research in the ophthalmic market is the focus of Glaukos Corp. The California-based company is a worldwide pharmaceutical and medical technology leader...

US News rates Auburn as state’s top university; UNA ranked among regional schools

NEW YORK -- Auburn University has once again secured its place as Alabama’s top-ranked institution, according to the 2026 edition of U.S. News &...

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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...

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...

‘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...

Launch Regional Partnership names Chairman Jim Page interim executive director

HUNTSVILLE – It's time to fit Jim Page for another hat. Page, the chairman of the Launch Regional Partnership, has been named the organization's executive...

Dollar wins fourth term as Guntersville mayor after historic runoff

GUNTERSVILLE – Mayor Leigh Dollar will serve a fourth term leading the city of Guntersville, winning Tuesday’s runoff election against challenger Jeff McLaughlin and...

Erica White wins Madison District 6 City Council seat runoff

MADISON - The runoff election results are in: Erica White is the new District 6 representative on the Madison City Council, defeating Scott Harbour...

Federal judge dismisses ex-employees’ stock plan lawsuit against Radiance Technologies

HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama has dismissed an eight-count lawsuit filed by former employees of Radiance Technologies,...

Alabama A&M president testifies before Congress on protecting U.S. agriculture

Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims testified before Congress recently, urging lawmakers to strengthen America’s agricultural defenses against emerging threats. Wims appeared before the...

Flooding threat is in forecast with storms Wednesday into Thursday

HUNTSVILLE -- When it rains, it pours and the next two days North Alabama will see more than its share. An approaching cold front will...

Target adding 300 seasonal hires in Huntsville for holiday season

HUNTSVILLE – Target is ramping up hiring for the 2025 holiday season with plans to bring on more than 300 seasonal workers in the...

Huntsville City FC secures first-ever berth in MLS NEXT Pro playoffs

HUNTSVILLE -- A first for Huntsville City FC's Maximus Ekk resulted in a first for the Boys in Blue. Ekk scored his first goal with...