When it comes to national defense, Alabama is not just keeping pace — it’s accelerating the trajectory. With the announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be permanently based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the state enters a new frontier of strategic importance.
The decision, made official days ago by the Trump Administration, caps a multi-year campaign to recognize Alabama’s unmatched aerospace and defense capability, positioning Redstone at the nucleus of space-based military operations. Around 1,400 new Space Command jobs are expected to transition to Huntsville over the next five years.
Dry North and Stormy South Today
Yesterday’s pattern flips today, with north and central Alabama staying mostly dry and south Alabama gearing up for rain and storms as a cold front moves through the area. Sunday will be slightly cooler because of the front, then a warming trend takes place through the majority of next week. Another low-pressure system is expected toward the end of the week, increasing precipitation chances Thursday and Friday.
Healthy swaps in 5 Alabama recipes take out the guilt, leave in the goodness…