Entries by staff reports

Akima Subsidiary to Develop Air Force T-7A Maintenance Training System

Akima has announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Solutions, has been awarded a Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) delivery order by the U.S. Air Force to design, develop, and deliver the T-7A Maintenance Training System (MTS). The project, which supports the Air Force’s next-generation training platform, carries a total potential value of $369 million over […]

This Weekend: UAH Department of Art, Art History, and Design Hosts Annual High School Art Expo

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Department of Art, Art History, and Design is celebrating the next generation of artists from area high schools with its annual Art Expo, taking place Saturday, Nov. 15, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Wilson Hall on the UAH campus. Tours of the UAH art facilities and participatory […]

Kalm Therapeutics Wins $100,000 in Alabama Launchpad Life Sciences Track

Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has announced Kalm Therapeutics as the winner of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Life Sciences Track. AJ Singhal, founder of Kalm Therapeutics, will receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, as well as access to follow-on mentorship and exposure […]

Huntsville Veteran’s Experience Shapes Mission-Critical Technology

As a U.S. Army helicopter pilot, Ryan Welch didn’t think about equipment manufacturers when he was in the middle of a mission. If he knew the name of the equipment company, it probably meant something had gone wrong. The best products worked reliably, earning trust without fanfare. For Ryan, that’s the kind of trust BAE […]

Bank Independent Honors Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

Bank Independent recently recognized two Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The students were honored at a reception hosted by representatives from Bank Independent and NW-SCC. Sophomore Skylar Wright has been awarded a renewal of the scholarship. A 2024 graduate of Brooks High School, Wright is […]

WellStone Expands Access with Mobile Mental Health Unit

WellStone is preparing to launch the state’s first Mobile Mental Health Clinic, expanding access to mental health care across the community. The customized “clinic on wheels” is expected to help thousands of Madison County children, teens, and adults overcome transportation, scheduling, and other barriers by bringing vital behavioral health care and clinical services directly to […]

Kalm Therapeutics Gains Key Advisor as It Advances Clinical Pipeline

Kalm Therapeutics, a biotechnology firm based at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, said it has added Dr. Peter Lio, a Harvard-trained dermatologist and researcher, as both an investor and member of its Scientific Advisory Board. The move marks a key step for the company as it advances clinical development of its experimental patch […]

UAH Named 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it has been designated a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes. The designation recognizes and strengthens UAH’s ability to provide cutting-edge, hands-on training in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, virtual twin technology, and advanced manufacturing; preparing students and professionals for the future of digital […]

Animal Services and H.A.W.S. to Distribute Free Pet Food Nov. 16 as Shutdown Strains Local Families

To help pet owners affected by the ongoing government shutdown, Huntsville Animal Services is partnering with H.A.W.S. (Helping Animals Without Shelter) to host a free pet food drive-thru event on Sunday, Nov. 16. The free, rain-or-shine event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Parkway NW. During the event, volunteers and […]