A missing out-of-state juvenile has been rescued, and a targeted operation against child sex predators has led to the arrest of nine individuals on a total of 36 charges, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office announced. According to a news release, Deputy Dylan Legg responded to a disturbance call on March 6 and discovered a juvenile […]

A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen the nation’s defense against bioterrorism was unanimously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. It was Strong’s third bill this week to be passed by the House and moved to the Senate. The others were the SHIELD Against CCP Act and the Research Security and […]

Manufacturing is taking off in Huntsville-Limestone County, and GE Aerospace is providing an economic engine to drive the growth. The aircraft engine builder announced plans on Wednesday to invest nearly $1 billion in its U.S. factories and supply chain to strengthen manufacturing and increase the use of innovative new parts and materials needed for the […]

A pair of bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong to strengthen homeland security practices were passed unanimously Monday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation was the SHIELD Against CCP Act and the Research Security and Accountability in DHS Act. The SHIELD Act would create a dedicated DHS working group to address threats […]

The Magic City Classic, the largest Historically Black College and University football game in the country, has signed on Amazon as the title sponsor. The event, now officially named the Amazon Magic City Classic, presented by Coca-Cola, marks a historic partnership that enhances the experience for fans, the Universities, and the community. “We are thrilled […]

To help raise awareness of and encourage healthy eating, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) in introducing the “Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce (SHOPP) Act,” which would expand access to frozen fruits and vegetables through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “SNAP participants deserve access […]

In what they are calling a “necessary” move, pharmacists around the state are staging a walkout Tuesday in support of pharmacy benefit manager reform. According to the Alabama Pharmacy Association, dozens of pharmacists will take part in the demonstration Tuesday at 1 p.m. They will also hold an afternoon of advocacy in Montgomery in support […]

In what he calls a “commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require U.S. flags purchased by the government be American made. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) are cosponsors of the “American-made Flag Act” which calls for all United States flags purchased by […]

FBI Director Kash Patel told Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville he will fill open positions at the FBI’s campus on Redstone Arsenal. Patel’s comments came ahead of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee last week. He was confirmed today by the full Senate. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tuberville (R-Auburn) sent a letter to […]

Citing agriculture as a key part of national security, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong reintroduced today the Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act. The legislation would prohibit people associated with the governments of China and other foreign adversaries from purchasing or leasing American farmland. “Chinese investment in U.S. farmland, much of which is in close proximity to […]

Just a month after the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket, Jeff Bezos-founded Blue Origin said it is cutting about 10% of its workforce. The layoffs affect roughly 1,400 of the company’s nearly 14,000 employees – mostly concentrated in Florida, Texas and Washington. Blue Origin employs about 350 people in Huntsville but it was […]

Mach 5 is the name of the car in the “Speed Racer” anime series. It’s also the target speed of a ground-breaking UAS project by a pair of Huntsville companies. Cummings Aerospace and ATRX have signed an agreement to integrate ATRX’s high-speed turbo-rocket onto a proven airframe from Cummings Aerospace with the goal of developing […]

An Athens man pleaded guilty today in connection with his role in a conspiracy last year to hack into the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and publish fraudulent posts in the name of the then-SEC Chairman. Eric Council, 25, entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated […]

Alabama’s fourth-grade students are leading the charge nationally in improving scores during the post-COVID academic recovery, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly known as America’s Report Card. In fourth-grade math, Alabama climbed to 32nd in 2024, from a low point of 52nd in 2019, the last NAEP administered pre-COVID. Alabama’s six-point scale […]

If at first you don’t succeed, try again. And that’s what Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are doing in their fight to protect American fishermen. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Commerce Committee; and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) to introduce the bipartisan Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna […]

With his decades-long legacy of serving as a first responder in Madison County, Rep. Dale Strong’s latest appointment is a natural fit. The second-term congressman was selected to serve as chair of the Homeland Security Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee. Strong (R-Monrovia) has served as a first responder for over four decades, including as former […]

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are leading the charge with legislation they hope will see the light of day for the nation. Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Sunshine Protection Act to officially “lock the clock” to end the twice-yearly time change and […]

Working to protect women’s sports, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville reintroduced the “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act” to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. Tuberville’s legislation would reverse the Department of Education rule that forces schools to allow males to share private spaces with females and compete in women’s sports — or […]

With the goal to connect the state’s regional and local trails with economic and recreational opportunities from the mountains to the gulf, the Sweet Trails Alabama team has released its statewide comprehensive trails plan. It started with a Swing Around the Tour State just over a year ago, and after involving thousands of stakeholders and residents […]

X-Bow Systems, a Huntsville-founded producer of advanced solid rocket motors and defense technologies, has expanded its contract to provide large solid rocket motors to the Navy and the Army. his increase reinforces X-Bow as a new supplier of SRMs and strengthens the Defense Department supply chain in a critical period for the United States, the company […]

A Huntsville small business is part of a team on a $1.425 billion contract, the Department of Defense announced. KUOG is among several area businesses who received or are part of contracts awarded by the DoD. KUOG is part of a $1.425 billion multiple award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide logistical capabilities. The contract supports […]

Christmas can be a stressful time, especially for parents whose children are hospitalized. To help alleviate some of the stress, Hibbett and Puma made a special donation recently of cash, apparel and toys to Children’s of Alabama. “We are honored to join forces with Puma for the fifth year in a row by supporting the […]

‘Tis the season for job numbers and Alabama received a mixed package for Christmas. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.1%, up from October 2024’s rate of 2.9%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Marty Redden. November’s rate is above November 2023’s rate of 2.8%. The rate represents 73,278 unemployed persons, compared to […]

As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville plays a key role in U.S. defense, including appropriations to aid Alabama’s efforts in the security of the U.S. homeland. He joined his colleagues recently to pass the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes funding and provides guidance for policy at […]