Ken McCoy

2 months ago | wltx.com | Ken McCoy

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville has long been a hub for government and military contracting, with thousands of residents working for federal divisions such as NASA, the Army and the Missile Defense Agency. But despite local concerns, Alabama Congressman Dale Strong tells us he supports the reduction of the federal workforce. "Well, the big thing is, is this the first time it's happened?

2 months ago | rocketcitynow.com | Ken McCoy

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Calhoun Community College has announced its innovative Systems Engineering Technician (SET+) pilot program. This program provides individuals with the opportunity to earn a degree in just two years while gaining hands-on experience with a leading engineering company and earning a salary. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2025 cohort, and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. CST.

2 months ago | rocketcitynow.com | Ken McCoy

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The questions if "Will it or won't it" on President Trumps federal funding freeze has many hitting the panic button as organizations await to see the fallout from the Trump administration's latest decision. It's an attempt to undo what the administration sees as progressive steps on transgender rights, environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, efforts.

Jan 8, 2025 | rocketcitynow.com | Ken McCoy

DECATUR, Ala. — Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Lt. Brandon Sivley with Decatur Fire and Rescue knows that these detectors often go unchecked. "So typically, if we're in a residence and we notice that chirping noise, we ask people a lot of times like, do you realize your smoke detector batteries are low or malfunctioning because of the beep," Sivley said.

Jan 8, 2025 | rocketcitynow.com | Ken McCoy

MADISON COUNTY, Ala — Road conditions as of now are pretty normal on roads like Memorial Parkway, but over the next few days the conditions could change significantly. ALDOT and Madison County are working to make sure drivers have as smooth a ride as possible. "It's a little further out than it often is when we're able to make that decision going into a winter weather event, we did start with more minor state routes," Seth Burkett, Public Information Officer for the North Region shares.