Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards announces run for state auditor
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards has announced her run for Alabama state auditor. Edwards was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the Madison County Commission. During her tenure on the commission, she has overseen county departments,...
One injured in Morgan County shooting near Highway 67
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — One person was airlifted to a hospital late Sunday night after a shooting near Highway 67 in the Hulaco area. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 10 p.m. to a report of gunfire. When they arrived, they found the victim and began providing care alongside...
Popular chicken franchise opens new north Alabama location
Guthrie’s has a new location open in Alabama’s Marshall County. The chicken finger chain is now serving customers in Guntersville, at 1440 U.S. 431. It’s the company’s 35th location in the state and will create about 50 new jobs. The restaurant is open Sunday through Saturday...
Governor Ivey to honor Huntsville’s Rodney Smith Jr. as special guest at State of...
Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Rodney Smith Jr., the Huntsville native behind the nationwide “Raising Men Lawn Care Service” movement, will be one of the special guests recognized during […] The post Governor Ivey to honor Huntsville’s Rodney Smith Jr. as special guest at State of the State address appeared...
New $7.6 million grocery store set for north Alabama
Work is getting underway on a $7.6 million Food City in Athens. A building permit was issued for the building at 17878 Lucas Ferry Road on Jan. 8. J A Street & Associates of Blountville, Tennessee is the contractor. The grocery store chain broke ground on the store in August.
Dance Like It’s 1999 at The Beer Hog – January 16, 2026 (Event Preview)
Step into a neon‑lit throwback and dance to the soundtrack of the late 1990s at Dance Like It’s 1999, a high‑energy evening of line dancing, partner work, and country swing hosted by Boots & Beats Line Dancing at The Beer Hog - Madison. Expect a nonstop mix of hot hits and classic throwbacks, requests played all...
Your Wellbeing: The benefits of lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic drainage is becoming a more popular practice in the wellness community.
Job seekers: Check out who is hiring here in the Huntsville area
Are you on a job hunt right now? Well, here in the Huntsville area we have plenty of local employers with open positions in a wide variety of fields. Check out who is hiring here in the Huntsville area:. Who’s hiring here in the Rocket City. Check these local...
Huntsville pediatrician warns of measles risk
In 2025, there have been over 2,000 measles cases reported nationwide.
Bill would change bail hearings for murder defendants
Two local lawmakers are among those pushing a bill that would in some cases limit the discretion of prosecutors to propose bail rather than pretrial incarceration. Reps. Parker Moore, R-Hartselle, and Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, joined a group of 11 others cosponsoring House Bill 126, which was pre-filed Wednesday....

















