Qualifying for the upcoming special election in State House District 12 is set for next week, the Alabama Republican Party announced. House District 12 represents portions of Cullman County and the seat was held by State Rep. Corey Harbison, who resigned to spend more time with his family. “We appreciate Representative Harbison’s decade of service […]

The Stamp Out Hunger food drive has been running for more than 30 years, delivering food to millions of people. And, it is especially important this year as more North Alabama families, senior residents, veterans, and children than ever before are struggling with food insecurity. To help fight food insecurity across the region, the Food […]

A disturbance following Monday’s Decatur City Council work session resulted in the arrests of six people on charges including disorderly conduct, trespassing and resisting arrest. In a news release, Decatur Police Department said officers responded to a disturbance at the City Council chambers shortly after the conclusion of the work session. The release said the […]

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate based on political persuasion. However, access to testing for the disease does discriminate by geography and economy. To that end, two U.S. senators have put their partisanship aside in the name of health. Sen. Katie Britt joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in reintroducing the Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) Act. The […]

To help strengthen workforce development for Alabama’s growing commercial construction industry, Go Build Alabama has launched an updated Training Page. The platform is a more user-friendly directory of training opportunities, including high school career tech programs, apprenticeships, college pathways, and industry-specific certifications, a news release said. RELATED: Alabama construction firms recognized among top performers in […]

The city of Huntsville prides itself on being a city of creativity, innovation, and technology. So, it would only make sense that the Rocket City has someone to lead that drive for new technology and innovation. Well, Huntsville, which hired its first music officer in 2022 to head up a booming local music industry, has […]

To meet an increased demand for recreational services from a growing population, the city of Arab broke ground Tuesday for a recreation center. In a partnership with Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Fite Building Co., the city said the center will host athletic events and tournaments and serve as a venue for other events. The 38,000-square-foot […]

Lights! Camera! Action! And, thanks to several grants, the Southern Fried Film Festival will be on Huntsville’s entertainment marquee this summer. The local and state grants will help boost the annual showcase of exceptional films and filmmakers from around the globe. “We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from Arts Huntsville, the City of […]

To underscore Limestone County’s emergence as a hub for advanced manufacturing, a $25 million aircraft maintenance hangar is planned for Pryor Field Regional Airport. Aleut Real Estate, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Aleut Corp., has finalized a ground lease at the Decatur airport to construct the facility with Huntsville-based Strata-G Solutions. “This investment reflects […]

Let the competition begin. A group of local entrepreneurs will take the stage Wednesday in Scottsboro to pitch their business ideas with the hope of landing thousands of dollars in funding and resources. The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition features nine local entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas for a shot at $25,000, thanks to a partnership […]

The Huntsville-based provider of advanced engineering solutions was awarded a contract by L3Harris Technologies in support of Next Generation Jammer – Low Band engineering and manufacturing development. “CFD Research is excited for the opportunity to be part of this team supporting L3Harris and the Navy on bringing this technology to the warfighter,” said Sameer Singhal, […]

In February 2007, Sgt. John McCulloch of Huntsville was on patrol in northern Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated, wounding him. Today, McCulloch, who has long-term health issues from the explosion, is the recipient of the Purple Heart. However, the honor was not awarded for nearly two decades. After years of reaching out to […]

Recognizing the companies that are the “cornerstone of Alabama’s economy,” nominations have opened for the 2025 Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The Business Council of Alabama, Alabama Technology Network, and Manufacture Alabama joined to make the announcement. “We are proud to partner once again with the Alabama Technology Network, whose leadership and dedication have […]

It’s a hot commodity for defense contractors and for the nation’s allies, but a Huntsville-made missile is the “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama.” The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Seeker, manufactured by Boeing in Huntsville, has been crowned the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” following the conclusion of the statewide Manufacturing Madness competition. Alabama Secretary […]

Blue Origin has been awarded a $2.3 billion contract for its New Glenn program to serve as a National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 2 heavy-lift provider for the nation’s most critical missions. New Glenn’s BE-4 engines are built at the company’s rocket plant in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. “It’s an honor and huge […]

To help bring credit union boards into the age of communications technology, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has reintroduced the bipartisan Credit Union Board Modernization Act.   She is joined on the legislation by fellow Senate Banking Committee members Sens. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.)   “I’m grateful for this legislation that would […]

As COVID-19 rampaged through the population, the pandemic created a demand for telehealth services. And Americans continue to rely on those services. In fact, last year, more than half of American patients utilized telehealth services. To highlight the importance of expanding access to those services, which he called a “lifeline,” U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined […]

Things are going up at the  International Intermodal Center at the Port of Huntsville … literally. The facility has seen an increase in its cargo operations for the second straight year, while 2024 was its best year since 2008 for rail lifts. North Alabama’s only inland port posted 22.3% more rail lifts in 2024 (33,745) […]

 Innovate Alabama is deepening its commitment to fostering innovation and workforce development in rural communities through the launch of two pilot programs: the Alabama Cybersecurity Fellowship and the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program. These initiatives aim to provide hands-on learning experiences that equip students with the skills and industry exposure needed to pursue careers in STEM […]

A pair of Alabama’s congressional representatives are combining to help farmers in the state and provide another option for health-conscious seniors. Through their bipartisan, bicameral Farmers’ Market Expansion Act, Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Barry Moore are working to boost Alabama’s agriculture community and make healthy foods more accessible for Alabama’s more than 54,000 seniors. Tuberville (R-Auburn) […]

To celebrate Alabama and Auburn’s upcoming Sweet 16 appearances this week, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers Dancing in March Bobbleheads. The No. 1 seed Auburn faces Michigan on Friday in the Sweet 16, and Alabama will take on BYU on Thursday. The limited edition bobbleheads are being produced […]

 Deliveries hit a record high for Boeing’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) seeker program in 2024, with more than 500 produced for the Army and global partners, the company announced. Also, this year, Boeing set monthly and 12-month rolling average production records. Seekers enable the most advanced interceptors used by the Patriot air defense system to identify, […]

A major piece of legislation, signed into law today by Gov. Kay Ivey, has been praised by mayors of the state’s largest cities as making “all Alabama communities safer.” The Alabama Big 10 Mayors released the following statement after Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation into law that would make it a felony offense at the […]

More than 2 million people are employed in Alabama, a record high for the state, Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today. Pacing that number is the increase in the percentage of “prime-age workers,” Reed said. Meanwhile, North Alabama counties continue to post lower unemployment rates than other counties. Though Shelby County in […]