Opinion: “So What?” – The Singing River Trail’s Impact on North Alabama

“What is the Singing River Trail?” “Why would anyone hire a historian to build a 200+ mile greenway system?” “What do you know about North Alabama . . . you’re not even from here?” “Why is the Huntsville Business Journal covering North Alabama?” These are all valid questions and ones that I’ve had to answer […]

Sit Down With Success: Kimberly Walker of Walkers Market – A Leap of Faith Pays Off

Huntsville foodies are well aware of the city’s many hidden culinary gems. One of these treasures is Walker’s Market, tucked into a storefront in the Five Points area of the Old Towne District at 813 Wellman Ave.  Founded and owned by Huntsville native Kimberly Walker, Walker’s Market is truly a one-of-a-kind establishment, offering a wide […]

Doster to Begin Construction on New Mixed-Use Commercial Project

The Cummings Research Park area will soon add additional office, retail, and restaurant options to its rapidly growing roster with the upcoming construction of HQ at Upland Park, a new 110,000 square foot, four-story mixed-use project.  HQ is the final project in Nicol Investment Company’s Upland Park, a 60-acre mixed-use community along Enterprise Way adjacent to Research […]

Marshall Space Flight Center Experts Provide Insights on Artemis

As Artemis I draws closer to its first rollout at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, representatives from NASA–Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) met with members of the local media last week to discuss the upcoming Artemis Mission as well as to answer questions regarding the mission.  Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer and SLS […]

Huntsville International Airport Adds Low-Fare Routes to Denver, Las Vegas

Travelers looking to set out west from Huntsville International Airport will soon have additional options for affordable routes.  In response to consumer demand, Frontier Airlines will add a nonstop route from Huntsville to Denver. Fare will start at $94 one-way, with flights offered twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Flights will begin May 2.  […]

Registration Now Open for Team Redstone’s Advance Planning Briefings to Industry

Team Redstone and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) announced this week that registration has opened for Team Redstone’s 2022 Center of Excellence Advance Planning Briefings to Industry (APBI), which will be held from March 22-24.  Due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, this year’s event will again be hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams.  The […]

Huntsville Lawyer Honored by 57th Annual Bridge Crossing Gala

Raven Perry-Beach, managing attorney of Huntsville’s Beach Law Practice, was awarded the NAACP’s Game Changer Award at the 57th Annual Bridge Crossing Gala in Montgomery, Alabama. The award recognizes Perry-Beach’s dedication to criminal justice reform, most notably her work in expunging records to facilitate re-assimilation into society, which reduces recidivism. The Beach Law Practice has […]

North Alabama’s Bank Independent Announces City President of Huntsville

Over the past few months, Bank Independent has shared in many of the major growth trends seen in North Alabama business, including the establishment of an endowment program at the University of North Alabama (UNA).  Continuing with this pattern, Bank Independent recently announced the promotion of DeMarco McClain as the City President of Huntsville.  McClain […]

J. Alexander’s Opens Second Alabama Location in Town Madison

Town Madison’s newest dining option promises a five-star experience to local diners with the grand opening of J. Alexander’s first location in Alabama.  Located adjacent to Toyota Field, J. Alexander’s is a contemporary American restaurant renowned for its high quality, wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of classics including prime rib, steaks, fresh […]

Monte Sano Research Corporation Donates $100,000 to ASCTE

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) added a new partner in education to its rapidly growing list of supporters this week with the donation of $100,000 from Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC).  The presentation of the donation, which will go toward the construction of ASCTE’s permanent school and residential facilities, took place […]