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This Sleepy Tennessee Town Is Hiding One of the State’s Most Fascinating Railroad Stories

A railroad tunnel dug by hand in the 1850s still carries trains under a mountain here. Workers chipped through solid rock using hand tools, black powder, and sheer stubbornness. That tunnel runs more than 2,200 feet long. It cuts through the Cumberland Plateau in southern Tennessee. Trains still rumble through...

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This Tennessee City Has Traffic So Frustrating That Even Experienced Drivers Dread The Interstates

In 2024, commuters in one mountain city lost more than 14 million hours sitting in traffic. That’s a record for the place, and nobody is throwing a party about it. The average driver there spent 51 hours stuck behind brake lights that year. That’s more than two full days of staring at bumpers.

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Madison County Commission approves plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes

The Madison County Commission approved a plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes.

Madison County, AL · 1d

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Section of S 11th St. to close for improvements

Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, South 11th St. will be closed from Eastside Dr. to Randall St. as the City makes significant improvements in the area. This work will rebuild and realign that section of South 11th St. along with the addition of sidewalks, which will allow pedestrians to travel between South Gadsden and Downtown without using the roadway.

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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North Alabama gas prices November 2: Huntsville, Decatur, Florence compared to national average

As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.17 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.66 and premium prices reaching $5.06, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.17 | $4.29. Mid-Grade: $4.66 | $4.78. Premium: $5.06 | $5.18. Diesel:...

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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This 10-Mile Scenic Train Ride In Alabama Will Melt Your Stress Away In The Best Way

Somewhere between the rumble of the engine and the slow roll of the countryside passing by your window, something shifts inside you. The North Alabama Railroad Museum in Huntsville, Alabama is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever thought staring at a screen was a good way to spend a Saturday.

Huntsville, AL · 5d

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Demolition begins on old southbound US-43/US-72 bridge over SR-20 in Florence

Crews have started tearing down the old southbound bridge carrying US-43/US-72, also known as Mitchell Boulevard, over State Route 20 in Florence. The Alabama Department of Transportation said in a Thursday update that contractor Miller & Miller began demolition of the structure. The work is part of a $7.2 million bridge replacement project.

Florence, AL · 7d

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Crews install metal plate over hole on I-65 near Falkville

I-65 northbound near Falkville reopened early Tuesday morning after a temporary closure at mile marker 318 in Morgan County. The closure began around 8:38 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, after a hole was reported in the roadway, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The northbound lanes were closed for an undetermined amount of time, and drivers were diverted onto Highway 31.

Morgan County, AL · 10d

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All westbound lanes of Florence Boulevard reopen in Lauderdale County

All westbound lanes of U.S. 72/Florence Boulevard in Lauderdale County are now open following a $24 million highway widening project, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The project, completed by Grayson Carter and Son Contracting, expanded a two-mile stretch of the highway from four lanes to six, between Indian...

Lauderdale County, AL · 9d

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Bartlett pledges better commutes ahead for Madison motorists

MADISON – What’s the most frequent comment/ complaint that Madison Mayor Ranae Bartlett and City Council members hear from constituents? Traffic. Citizens want new and improved roads. Bartlett and the council must have felt like Christmas had arrived early, because they have received a virtual- yet-certain gift, which Bartlett detailed in “Madison Weekly.”

Madison, AL · 9d

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Chevron’s Arrival Near Sparkman Fuels Traffic Debate

The new Chevron station close to Sparkman High School is nearing its opening day, marking yet another expansion for Jeff Road and igniting debate among local residents. The project has received significant pushback from neighborhood residents since it was proposed. Concerns coming from locals along with students who attend Sparkman high school primarily focus on anticipated increases in traffic congestion and potential drops in nearby home values due to the station’s proximity to the neighborhoods on Jeff road.

Harvest, AL · 10d

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Martin Marietta proposes new quarry entrance to ease truck traffic in north Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Martin Marietta is proposing to move the entrance to its rock quarry from Stringfield Road to Blake Bottom Road in an effort to ease truck traffic in north Huntsville. District 1 Councilwoman Michelle Watkins hosted a town hall Thursday night to give residents a chance to...

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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City leaders moving along in the process of getting a third bridge in Decatur

Decatur City leaders are working closely with ALDOT to complete a study for a new bridge connecting two counties.

Decatur, AL · 9d

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Boaz Council seeks state grant to fix dangerous intersection at Hwy. 205 and Hwy. 168

The Boaz City Council on Monday night approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a state grant to improve the intersection of Alabama Highway 205 and Alabama Highway 168, a spot a council member said draws more questions from residents than almost any other issue. Resolution No. 2026-1974...

Boaz, AL · 10d

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New road project updates for Madison, Morgan + Limestone counties

With traffic becoming perhaps the biggest concern among Huntsville metro residents, any news regarding improvements and expansion to roads is welcome these days. And locals have plenty to be happy about this week, as announcements were recently made by Alabama Department of Transportation and City of Madison officials about road construction progress.

Madison County, AL · 11d

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Both lanes of Alabama 53 closed after crash in Madison County

Both lanes of Alabama 53 near North Dayhill Road are closed following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning.

Madison County, AL · 11d

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Daytime paving to begin Monday on US-31 resurfacing project in Decatur

The Alabama Department of Transportation announced that remaining paving on the US-31 resurfacing project in Decatur will shift to daytime hours beginning Monday, Oct. 26, because of cooler overnight temperatures. Rogers Group, the contractor on the $2.9 million project, has finished paving on the causeway and around the SR-20 junction...

Decatur, AL · 12d

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Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Governors Dr.

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Huntsville on Wednesday night.

Huntsville, AL · 15d

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Huntsville offers shuttle rides for Billy Strings concert

Huntsville’s transit office is offering shuttle rides between downtown and the Orion Amphitheater tonight and tomorrow for the Billy Strings concert this weekend.

Huntsville, AL · 14d

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