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The games are on after hundreds answer Madison County Special Olympics call for volunteers
In only a week’s time, the Madison County Special Olympics committee has met its volunteer and donation goals. With only a week to go before Tuesday’s competition at Milton Frank Stadium, the ...
Federal funding for UAH research topped $154.5 million in Fiscal 2024
Federal funding for research and development projects at the University of Alabama in Huntsville topped $154.5 million last fiscal year, the university announced Thursday. The university’s five-year ...
UAH building track and field complex, upgrading fitness center
The architectural design for The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) new track and field complex has been approved by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. Designed by Chapman ...
Here is where new homes are being built in the Huntsville area, and who is building them
With spring underway, home construction is starting to heat up in the Huntsville area. Home construction accounted for $54.4 ...
North Alabama detention officer charged after smuggling package into jail, sheriff says
A Madison County detention officer was arrested Friday for attempting to smuggle a package intended for an inmate at the county jail. Detention Officer Kadarius Shermaine Todd, a probationary employee ...
Huntsville’s newest hotel opens doors to extended-stay travelers
Choice Hotels International has opened a new Everhome Suites Hotel in Huntsville.
Huntsville sisters bringing Flying Biscuit Café to Governors Drive
On April 21 the sisters are opening a Flying Biscuit Café at The Foundry on Governors Drive in the Stovehouse District.
Why is Huntsville the ‘build-to-rent’ capital of Alabama? Realtors, developers weigh in
According to a study by Point2Homes and YardiMatrix, over 2,300 build-to-rent units are under construction. That makes the Huntsville metro the unofficial “build-to-rent” capital of Alabama.
Madison County Sheriff’s deputies shot at while responding to call; suspect in custody
Madison County Sheriff’s deputies were shot at while responding to a call Tuesday morning. No one was injured as the deputies responded to calls of hearing multiple gunshots in the 100 block of Misty ...
Huntsville limiting access to city buildings to prevent ‘First Amendment Auditors’ harassment
Thinking of barging in on a Huntsville city official unannounced and recording them while they conduct business? That action could land you an appearance in municipal court and a fine. The Huntsville ...
New construction tops $509.7 million in Huntsville area in first quarter of 2025
New construction in the Huntsville area topped $509.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, according to building permits issued in Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties. Three projects totaling more ...
Trump admin’s reasons for trying to sell the HUD building range from silly to sinister
The attempt to ditch the Weaver Building is about slashing key programs — and partly about meeting Trump’s beauty standards.