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Downtown Huntsville Development Continues Rapid Transformation

Mixed-use projects are reshaping the city center while raising questions about affordability and long-term planning.

April 15, 2026

Analysis

Balanced Growth Strategy Addresses Housing Accessibility

Officials evaluate zoning and development policies amid rising demand.

April 15, 2026

UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026

The moves added specialty services from men’s health to spine care and osteoporosis follow-up, broadening access across central Alabama.

April 15, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act

The new law created a pilot program using speed cameras in interstate work zones after crashes last year killed 11 people and injured 709.

April 15, 2026

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ALDOT, ALEA remind drivers to stay alert while driving in work zones

Alabama officials urged drivers to slow down in work zones as crashes rose again, even while fatalities fell to their lowest level in a decade.

April 15, 2026

Sen. Britt’s Stop the Scroll Act passes through Senate committee

The bipartisan measure cleared committee Tuesday, seeking warning labels and mental health resources for minors before they use social media platforms.

April 15, 2026

Rep. Aderholt announces winners of 2026 art competition

A West Point High School student earned a full Wallace State scholarship, and her artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year.

April 15, 2026

Drive Electric Alabama hosting Earth Day celebration EV showcases

Free Earth Day showcases across Alabama will let drivers compare EVs, question owners and see how the technology is reshaping the state’s economy.

April 15, 2026

Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty

Rising oil prices, weakening profit trends and stubborn uncertainty added pressure as owners pulled back on hiring, investment and expectations.

April 15, 2026

Analysis

Hospitals and Health Systems Drive Regional Stability

Healthcare providers remain among the capital city's largest employers and economic anchors.

April 15, 2026