As the federal enforcement deadline for the REAL ID Act approaches, Alabama professionals who travel frequently for work or access secure federal facilities should take note. Beginning May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant identification—known in Alabama as the STAR ID—will be accepted for boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal buildings. Though the deadline was […]
In a major win for Alabama’s public sector workers and their families, Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB 199—the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025—into law. The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, grants paid parental leave to public school educators, community college staff, and state employees for the first […]
Two of NASA’s most outspoken veterans, Homer Hickam and Dr. Charles Camarda, took the stage together for the first time at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center on Monday, March 31st. Their joint appearance came on the heels of viral moments during Fox News’ live coverage of the SpaceX Dragon capsule splashdown, where their candid […]
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) held its yearly Global Force Symposium & Exposition at the Von Braun Center from March 25-27. AUSA 2025 brought together top U.S. Army leaders, defense contractors, and industry innovators in Huntsville for a three-day event. During that time, attendees could attend keynote addresses and panel discussions and […]
The Huntsville Police Department held a roundtable discussion at the Public Safety Complex to review recent crime statistics showing a continued decline in overall criminal activity, highlighted by enforcement strategies and the department’s ongoing focus on public safety. Even as the city continues to experience strong growth, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is demonstrating that […]
The City of Madison recently celebrated the grand opening of Sunshine Oaks Park, a newly developed 40-acre recreational space designed to enhance community engagement and provide diverse outdoor activities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on March 20th at 10:30 a.m., marked an important milestone in the city’s commitment to expanding green space and promoting outdoor recreation. […]
Senator Tommy Tuberville visited Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, addressing key concerns for Alabamians, including the future of education, government efficiency, Space Command’s headquarters and even a possible bid for the governorship. Tuberville voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). He argued that eliminating the federal […]
The long-awaited westbound I-565 interchange at Town Madison Boulevard officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, attended by city and state officials. The new interchange is expected to bolster business activity, improve regional accessibility, and support the growing economic landscape of Madison and its surrounding communities. The project included the construction of westbound on- and […]
KBR, a global government contractor that provides technology and engineering solutions, won a $229 million recompete contract to develop improvements to the U.S. Army’s CH-47 Chinook fleet. The work will occur over five years in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of a multiple-award contract (MAC) with the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC). Specifically, this […]
Members of the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Committee (HPCAC) want to be clear. The body formed in 2010 serves as a bridge between the community and law enforcement. The panel is not part of nor governed by the force. Likewise, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) isn’t beholden to the council. Current HPCAC board members say […]
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