September 2025

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Real Estate Update: Buyer-Seller Impasse Keeps Home Prices From Falling

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The residential real estate market is currently in a state of impasse between buyers and sellers, as the nation waits for an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. According to Realtor.com economist Jiayi Xu, the combination of high prices and interest rates in the high 6% range is suppressing demand. In response, many […]

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Industry Day Spotlights Huntsville’s Role in Global Defense Partnerships

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Changes were the order at this year’s 17th annual North Alabama International Association’s Industry Day at the Von Braun Center. This year’s event targeting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) was two days instead of the usual one, and expanded to include not only the U.S. Army but also the Navy, Air Force and Missile Defense Agency […]

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City Council Adds Weekend Drone Coverage, Approves Bridge and Trail Improvements

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Despite pleas from residents to not increase the presence of drones that police use in crime fighting, the Huntsville City Council at its regular meeting Thursday passed a resolution that will add weekends to the coverage a local company supplies. The move authorizes Mayor Tommy Battle to execute modification No. 1 to an agreement between […]

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United Community Expands Huntsville Commercial Banking Team with Two Senior Hires

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United Community is growing its Huntsville commercial banking team with the addition of experienced bankers Will Quinlivan and Chris Jackson. Will Quinlivan joins United as senior vice president – commercial relationship manager, after a 15-year career in commercial banking at a regional bank. A Huntsville native and graduate of the University of Alabama with degrees […]

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The results of Madison’s municipal election are in

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Two things became clear as the hour grew late on municipal election day Tuesday – Ranae Bartlett was going to be Madison’s next mayor, and the current city council president pro tempore would soon visit the sandman. “Right now, I need some sleep.’’ she said between receiving congratulations from supporters at her campaign watch party […]

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Rockin’ Around the Scientific Clock: HudsonAlpha’s Bandstand Night Gives a Musical Overview of New Research, Funding Challenges, and Growth Ahead

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At HudsonAlpha’s Bandstand night, on August 19, Dr. Neil Lamb, president of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, delivered a comprehensive and entertaining update on the research organization’s status, framing his presentation around popular songs from the 1960s to the 2000s.  Dr. Lamb began the event by playing “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by the Byrds and spoke […]

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Public Weighs In On Huntsville’s University Drive Transit Plans

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Huntsville’s planning department continues to take input from the public regarding its project to expand roads and integrate modes of travel along a busy artery that cuts through the heart of the city. Last week, sessions were held Monday – Thursday to receive feedback about the University Drive Transit Oriented Development Planning Study. Members of […]

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ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Announces New Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager

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ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Jacob Bridges as Vice President and Commercial Relationship Banker for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. In this role, he will be responsible for partnering with businesses across North Alabama to provide tailored financial solutions that foster growth, stability, and long-term success. “We are excited to have Jacob join our team. […]

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Countdown to Artemis II: Kennedy Space Center Receives Huntsville-Made SLS Hardware for Mission to the Moon

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Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) recently reached a significant milestone for the Artemis II mission by completing and successfully delivering the OSA (Orion stage adapter) to Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, August 19.  Entirely built and assembled at MSFC, the OSA connects the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage to […]

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