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Drake State Partners With NextOp to Aid Veterans

Drake State Partners With NextOp to Aid Veterans

The Huntsville college and the Houston-based nonprofit will connect transitioning service members with workforce programs and career placement.

Live Poll

Do you think local job training programs are doing enough to help workers find good jobs?

For readers in Huntsville, the Rocket City, coverage here follows city government, Madison County, schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.


Automotive

Live Poll

Do you believe major manufacturing plants provide lasting economic benefits to your local community?

Car Types

Mazda Toyota Plant Reaches One Million Vehicles

The Huntsville manufacturing facility marks a production milestone after five years of operation.

Mazda Toyota Plant Reaches One Million Vehicles

Weather and Disaster

Emergency Response

Fire Displaces 15 Families in Huntsville

Crews battled an apartment fire on Governors House Drive that also exposed a malfunctioning private fire hydrant system.

Fire Displaces 15 Families in Huntsville

Business

Philanthropy

Walk to Defeat ALS Raises $131,000 in Huntsville

More than 200 attendees at the Huntsville Botanical Garden event exceeded this year's $75,000 fundraising goal.


Crime

Live Poll

Do you trust your local police department to keep your community safe?

Law Enforcement

Huntsville Police Open Recruitment Event

The department opened its training center to prospective applicants to explain its 92 open positions and hiring process.

Huntsville Police Open Recruitment Event

Sports

Running

Wallace State Claims Ninth Straight ACCC Title

Brookelyn Morgan wins the individual 5K as the Lady Lions top Calhoun, Gadsden State and Shelton State.

Wallace State Claims Ninth Straight ACCC Title

This section follows decisions made at Huntsville City Hall and the Madison County courthouse, along with Huntsville City Schools and the employers that anchor the regional economy. From Twickenham and Five Points to Old Town, Monte Sano and Lowe Mill, neighborhood coverage runs through the city and extends into Limestone County, Morgan County and Marshall County where a story crosses the line. The aerospace and defense industries shape a large share of what Huntsville argues about and what its government spends. Infrastructure, development and workforce draw much of the recurring attention at city hall.


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