5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Alabama: April 2026
From the busy malls of Birmingham and Huntsville to the growing communities in Mobile and Montgomery, here are the five major retail chains closing doors in Alabama this month. 1. Big Lots. Following its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and a failure to secure a buyer for several underperforming sites,...
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Movers for Moms campaign returns for the year
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is bringing its annual Movers for Moms campaign back to Huntsville through May 2.
‘We’ll go 40%’: Army wants good-enough tech it can reshape for battle
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama— Nine months ago, the 4th Infantry Division’s commander told an audience that he would be perfectly happy to take a piece of tech that does 60 percent of what the Army needs and let his soldiers’ feedback inform the remaining 40. On Wednesday, he said he’d like to switch those ratios.
Huntsville hosts Black Family Wellness Expo to promote health and community resources
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Families in Huntsville will have a chance to get free health screenings and resources when the Huntsville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated hosts its Black Family Wellness Expo on March 28. The event is part of a nationwide effort to improve health outcomes for Black families.
Decatur officials celebrate breaking ground on Rock the South’s new home
The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the groundbreaking for the new home of Rock the South.
Dr. Larry Parker performs Alabama’s 1st case with Barricaid narrow anchor
Larry Parker, MD, performed the first procedure in Alabama using the Barricaid narrow anchor implant, according to a March 26 LinkedIn post from Intrinsic Therapeutics. The case was completed at Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital. The new narrow anchor is 25% smaller than the standard version, making implantation easier by...
Man heroically rescues man who fell into Big Spring Park Creek in Huntsville
A man is being commended after rescuing another man who fell into a creek at Big Spring Park in Huntsville.
Nearly half of new Alabama residents live in these 2 north Alabama counties
When it comes to population growth, north Alabama is king. For the seventh year in a row, Limestone County kept its title as Alabama’s fastest growing county in 2025, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. And nearby Madison County — the second largest in the...
WHY Locals Are OBSESSED With This Steak & Seafood Spot in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville locals didn’t just find Connors Steak & Seafood; they slowly turned it into their go‑to spot for date nights, family dinners, and celebrations. From the first warm bread and butter to the last bite of steak, meals here feel polished yet relaxed, never fussy. Guests talk about...
Madison man arrested by several agencies after shooting on University Drive
A Madison man was arrested by Huntsville Police after a shooting took place along University Drive on Tuesday.
