A $58.6 billion Army contract for Lockheed Martin reinforces long-term efforts to expand interceptor manufacturing for the Patriot air and missile defense system. The seven-year contract supports sustained production of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor, a key component of the United States’ layered air and missile defense architecture. Officials said the agreement reflects continued […]
Drake State Community & Technical College, in partnership with Trenholm State Community College and Lawson State Community College, has been awarded a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for a project named the Semiconductor Exposure, Exploration, and Development (SEED): Collaborative to Broaden Participation in STEM Education. The grant award period runs from October 1, 2026, […]
The International Society of Huntsville will present the 2026 International Festival of North Alabama (iFEST) on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12–5 p.m. at The Orion Amphitheater, located at 701 Amphitheater Drive NW in Huntsville. iFEST is a thrilling trip around the world in one place–at no cost. This free, family-friendly festival brings together diverse […]
Hey, Decatur commuters, help is on the way. It won’t happen any time soon, but a third Tennessee River bridge to serve Decatur is on the horizon. Alabama Department of Transportation officials said the agency will soon begin a corridor study for alignment options for a new Tennessee River crossing. The project aims to relieve […]
ABOVE Space Development Corporation (ABOVE) has appointed James L. “Jim” Reuter as chairman of its board of directors, the company announced today. Reuter spent 40 years at NASA, most recently serving as associate administrator of the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate before retiring in 2023. The announcement coincides with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. […]
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is accepting applications for the fall 2026 Civic Engagement Academy, a free program designed to educate residents about local government and opportunities for civic participation. Established in 2022 by community leaders Rhonda and Frank Broyles, the Civic Engagement Academy has grown to more than 350 alumni since […]
Bridge Street Town Centre will add three new restaurants to its dining lineup this winter. North Italia, Shake Shack and Sweet Paris Creperie & Café are all coming to the shopping center, with each restaurant featuring an outdoor patio. The additions join Starbucks, which opened at Bridge Street last year, expanding the center’s outdoor dining […]
Huntsville-based Aventis has been awarded a pair of Air Force contracts valued at more than $856 million, the Department of Defense announced. The $523,863,958 and $323,405,239 cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts are for technical and management advisory services, the DoD said. The contracts provide support for aerospace research, development, and test and evaluation activities. The work will be […]
Piper & Leaf has been nominated in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Tea Subscription, placing the Lacey’s Spring-based company among finalists from across the country. The company, which launched at a local farmers market with a focus on crafting tea from locally-sourced ingredients, said the national recognition reflects not only its […]
Perry’s Restaurants, a Texas-based restaurant group, has announced plans to open a second Alabama location in Huntsville. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will be located in Huntsville’s MidCity District and is expected to open in summer 2027 at 1101 Mid City Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, just off University Drive near Research Park and Redstone Arsenal. […]
