Entries by Noah Logan

QinetiQ US grows defense footprint with Huntsville expansion

QinetiQ US, a leading defense and national security company, celebrated its expansion into Huntsville on Tuesday while also strengthening its commitment to delivering mission-led innovation to key defense and aerospace sectors. The company marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce at its new office on Market […]

Nitro Tales Brings Big-City Vibes and Eastern Fusion to Huntsville

Huntsville’s culinary scene has gained a new addition within the heart of Providence Main Street with the opening of Nitro Tales, a bar and restaurant combining big-city innovation and Eastern-inspired flavors. Owned by Huntsville mainstay Alka Chain, Nitro Tales celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, December 7th. The spot aims to transport guests into a […]

City Council Meeting Recap: Financial Success, Neighborhood Development, and Holiday Highlights

The City Council meeting on December 5 discussed a variety of topics including the successful refinancing of city debt, which saved $1.5 million in taxpayer funds, and the city’s triple A bond rating. Rod Kanter, a partner at Bradley Law Firm, highlighted Huntsville’s strong financial management in relation to refinancing its debt and funding projects. […]

Madison County State of the County Address focuses on budgets, transportation and new courthouse

Fresh off his re-election as Madison County Commission Chairman, Mac McCutcheon delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Wednesday where he highlighted the strides made over the past year and outlined future plans for the county. The event drew a large crowd at the Von Braun Center,  and emphasized the work of the […]

CFD Research expands Jackson County footprint with 19,000-square-foot expansion

CFD Research started off the week on Monday with the opening of its newest expansion, an additional facility at its Joel B. Everett Engineering Test Center, in Hollywood, Ala.  The expansion, which started with a groundbreaking August of 2023, is made up of a 19,000-square-foot facility that will now house more than 28 additional offices, […]

Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

Last week, local leaders, developers, and community members gathered at Grissom High School for the Hays Farm Community Progress Update, hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association. The event offered insights into the progress and future of the Hays Farm development, a transformative project reshaping South Huntsville. Attendees heard from key figures including Mayor […]

The Park at Hays Farm breaks ground, opening set for Fall 2025

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle was joined by City Councilwoman Jennie Robinson and several other City officials on Tuesday as they broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The new nine-acre park will be located at 801 Haysland Road near the Hays Farm shopping complex. Construction will take about 14 months to complete and the […]

Local company aims to revolutionize academic peer review using Artificial Intelligence

In the frantically-paced world of academia, where the number of published research papers vastly exceeds the pool of available peer reviewers, a new solution is currently brewing with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI)  SymbyAI aims to streamline and enhance the peer review process, benefiting researchers, journal editors, and institutions alike. Michael House, a seasoned […]

Huntsville’s newest independent bookstore celebrates grand opening

After operating as “a bookstore without a bookstore” for years, The Snail on the Wall is officially a bookstore with an actual bookstore.  That is how Lady Smith, the owner of Huntsville’s newest independent bookstore, described her journey at the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony this past Friday.  The Snail on the Wall bookstore is in […]