Lockheed Martin Awarded $3.7B to Modernize Key Missile Defense Mission

The Missile Defense Agency selected Lockheed Martin and partner Aerojet Rocketdyne to deliver the nation’s most advanced missile defense system, the Next Generation Interceptor. The $3.7 billion contract for Next Generation Interceptor is the first step in the development and demonstration phase delivering on MDA’s requirements to modernize the current Ground-based Midcourse Defense system. The contract will develop […]

Rocket City Trash Pandas a Stronger Organization after Debut Delay

MADISON — In just six weeks and after a delay of more than a year, the Rocket City Trash Pandas will finally play in Toyota Field. A year after COVID-19 led to the cancellation of Minor League Baseball, and wiping out the team’s highly anticipated inaugural season, the organization is gearing up for a restart. […]

It’s Shine Time in North Alabama, Super Wash is Expanding

Flashing neon tunnel lights. Lollipops for the kids. Biscuits for the family dog. A neon curtain of hot lava foam. It all may sound like a carnival, but the new Shine Time Super Wash is expanding in North Alabama. And the business doesn’t just include the latest clean car technology, it also includes a fun experience […]

Mayor to Let Mask Mandate Lapse; Says Businesses Can Require Masks

Following the lead of Gov. Kay Ivey, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said he will allow the city’s mask mandate to lapse. Ivey announced this month she was not going the extend the statewide mandate, letting it expire April 9. Since last July, Huntsville, Madison and Madison County required masks to be worn in public. Last […]

Toyota Field to be Cashless Venue; Enacting Clear Bag Policy

MADISON – Toyota Field will operate as a cashless stadium, the Rocket City Trash Pandas announced Friday. Toyota Field will also implement a clear-bag policy as the team opens its inaugural season in May. As one of the first fully cashless ballparks in Minor League Baseball, Toyota Field will allow fans to have quicker, safer, and […]

Town Madison Welcomes Luxury Mixed-Use Apartment Community

MADISON — As if the atmosphere at Town Madison wasn’t exciting enough, Atlanta-based Novare Group plans for a 290-unit luxury mixed-use apartment community on the development’s west side. Designed by Niles Bolton Associates, the mid-rise residential project will feature studios, one-, and two-bedroom residences, and eight live-and-work units housed in three- and four-story residential buildings […]

Huntsville Inventory of Homes Shrinks; Average Price Soars

The law of supply and demand is being upheld by the local real estate market. In the February residential report from the Alabama Center for Real Estate, there is less than a one-month inventory of homes with a record low of less than 550 homes for sale last month. Meanwhile, prices continue to climb with […]

War Dawgs Host ABA Region Championship

The North Alabama War Dawgs’ first trip into the American Basketball Association playoffs proved a big success with a 131-105 win over the River Region Generals last Sunday at James Clemens High School. The War Dawgs advanced to the Southeast Region championship game Sunday at James Clemens. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. against the […]