September 2024

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Runoff races set in District 1 as Huntsville’s Municipal Election results are finalized

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The results of Huntsville’s August 27 municipal election are in with decisive victories in District 5 races and runoffs in both District 1 races.  The turnout for the election was low, with just 6,070 of the two districts’ 77,028 registered voters casting ballots — for a 7.88% rate of voter turnout.  City Council: In west […]

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UAH launches first of its kind AFROTC Program

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has officially launched its Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) operating location. This program is unique, marking the first of its kind for the Air Force or Space Force ROTC in the United States. “We are incredibly proud to bring […]

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Bank Independent employee graduates from Campus to Career program

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Victor Alves, a banker at Bank Independent, officially graduated from the year-long Campus to Career (C2C) professional development program on July 26th and has now stepped into his new role as a credit analyst within the bank’s credit administration department. “Victor has seized every opportunity presented by the C2C program with a genuine eagerness to […]

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Drake State announces new program with goal of boosting local workforce development

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Drake State Community and Technical College is introducing a new pilot program, the Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. This unique program, the first of its kind in the region, is being offered free of charge to participants. The course is specifically designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for a successful […]

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How the Surest health plan helped improve access to care and lowered costs

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Encouraging a healthier workforce has long been a priority for employers aiming to attract and retain top talent and spur productivity.    To help achieve these goals, many employers are opting for a more modern approach to health benefits such as the UnitedHealthcare Surest health plan, which is designed to help improve access to care with […]

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A taste of Miami in Huntsville: Discovering Havanabama’s Cuban hospitality

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“Cuban coffee is very powerful, very sweet, and a little dangerous — just like the people who drink it.” — Gloria Estefan.  So reads a quotation on the menu of Havanabama, an oasis of joy and hospitality — tucked into an inconspicuous strip mall on South Parkway.  It’s a Friday in late August, and I […]

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Heart of the Valley YMCA files for bankruptcy

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The Heart of the Valley YMCA has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. “Today, the Huntsville YMCA, also known as the Heart of the Valley YMCA, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama in Huntsville. This was a difficult decision for the […]

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HudsonAlpha wins $30M National Science Foundation grant

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HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology has been selected as one of 39 teams nationwide to receive an Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) grant. The Institute’s Educational Outreach program will use this funding over the next three years to enhance STEM education for middle and high school students in the local community. “This grant […]

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Construction begins on new West Huntsville Recreation Center

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Ground has officially been broken on the future West Huntsville Recreation Center, marking the start of a year-long construction project in the city’s fifth district. The new facility, set to be located at 150 Martin Road, just west of Zierdt Road, will cover 27,350 square feet and will closely resemble the popular Mark Russell Recreation […]

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