The Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) contributed to a recently published regional drought assessment examining lessons from a flash drought that affected the Southeast in fall 2023. The assessment incorporates perspectives from state climate offices and drought practitioners in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, […]
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) reported a record level of passenger traffic in 2025, with 1,722,898 travelers passing through the airport. The total represents a 5.3% increase compared to the previous year. Airport officials attributed the growth to continued demand for air service in the Tennessee Valley and broader regional growth. “This historic milestone is a […]
Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Teresa Turner to Senior Vice President – Financial Advisor Program Manager. Turner joined Bank Independent in January 2020 as a Financial Advisor and Program Manager, playing a key role in launching Independent Investments Group (IIG) through the bank’s partnership with Ameriprise. Since that time, she has been instrumental […]
Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Selena Suggs to Senior Vice President – Customer Experience. Suggs is a graduate of the University of North Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Education. She joined Bank Independent in November 2000 as a part-time teller at the Pine Street Sales Office, launching a […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) traces its origins to the mid-20th century. A new historical marker at Campus No. 805, the site of the university’s first classes on Jan. 6, 1950, commemorates the original 137 students and recognizes UAH’s development as a research-focused institution. UAH President Dr. Charles Karr recalled those students on […]
The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition will mark its fifth year in 2026. Launch Regional Partnership, in collaboration with Singing River Trail, is accepting applications for the 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Established in 2022, the Singing River Trail Launch Tank is a pitch-style competition for entrepreneurs in North Alabama. The event provides […]
Momentum, Alabama’s premier leadership organization dedicated to advancing women leaders in the state, has announced the cohort for its second Upward leadership class in Huntsville. The class brings together women from a wide range of industries across the Huntsville area. “We are excited to launch the second Upward class in Huntsville and continue supporting the […]
Dr. Emil Jovanov, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the academy’s highest distinction for academic inventors. Election as an NAI Fellow recognizes inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or […]
Drake State Community and Technical College has earned accreditation from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), a nationally recognized organization. The 2025 accreditation positions the college to meet growing demand for skilled manufacturing workers in 2026 and beyond, affirming its commitment to excellence in advanced manufacturing and workforce training. NIMS accreditation recognizes institutions that […]
FirstBank has appointed Angel Stinson as Market Executive and Senior Vice President, strengthening its leadership team in Huntsville. In her new role, Stinson will lead the bank’s Commercial Banking team, driving strategy and collaboration to support growth and expand services across the local market. “Angel’s decades of banking experience paired with her deep commitment to […]
