Derek Lacey

Huntsville City Council is expected to vote tonight on a lodging tax increase and Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) 9 to help support major upgrades at the Von Braun Center.

🎊 Redstone Arsenal turns 85 this year, and official historians are reflecting on its legacy. (

is fueling up for launch. Why it matters: Organizers like Ralph Petroff are hoping to create an annual event that will grow into a

🇺🇸 U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced 21 area students who have earned spots at U.S. service academies. (

✍️ Huntsville defense contractor Avion Solutions secured a $87.2-million Army contract for engineering and management services, one among nearly a dozen area companies to nab big contracts. (

Budget season is underway in Huntsville. Why it matters: In a quick work session Friday morning, council members went down the line on what's

Huntsville's latest Tax Increment Financing District has been created.

Why it matters: Gate hours have immediate ripple effects on Huntsville traffic, especially for the tens of thousands that pass those gates every day.

It's going to be a hot , yet rainy, week. The big picture: Forecasts from the National Weather Service show temperatures won't quite reach

🔨 The bipartisan housing bill, championed by Sen. Katie Britt, became law after President Donald Trump refused to sign or veto it. (Alabama Daily News)