Entries by staff reports

Construction Partners completes acquisition of Huntsville-based contractor company

Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI) has officially acquired SJ&L General Contractor, LLC, a hot-mix asphalt and sitework company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, CPI’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said the acquisition was a natural step for CPI’s expansion. “A key component of our growth strategy is to actively expand service capabilities […]

City of Huntsville business license renewal due next month

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Attention Huntsville business owners – it’s once again time to renew operating licenses for 2024. The deadline for renewal without penalty is Jan. 31. Through the City of Huntsville’s user-friendly online portal, a streamlined renewal process makes it easier than ever to do business in Huntsville. “Since the onset of the pandemic, our […]

Turner Construction announces new SPO Manager for Huntsville offices

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Turner Construction Company’s Huntsville office has promoted Joe Botto, a construction industry veteran of 30 years, to the role of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) Manager. In this role, Botto will oversee all the trade work performed by Turner teams throughout the business unit’s northeast Alabama footprint. “Joe has been a tremendous leader on […]

Jason Leggett joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager in Huntsville

Jason Leggett, PE, has joined Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager based in Huntsville, Alabama. Leggett brings 20 years of engineering design and project management experience in multiple disciplines. He has worked in the public sector for the last 12 years, serving the last nine years as the Water Manager for the City of Madison […]

MDA, Boeing complete initial interception of ballistic missile in space

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and a Boeing-led industry team successfully intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile in space during the latest test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense, or GMD, system. The test validated GMD’s Capability Increment 6B configuration, which gives the Missile Defense Operators more time, space, and flexibility to intercept ballistic […]

UAH College of Science receives $2M to fulfill chemistry initiatives

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Science has received a $2 million gift from the William Henry McMullen III Trust to fund three initiatives in the Department of Chemistry. Barbara Wadsworth, McMullen’s daughter, selected UAH for the donation to honor the memory of her father, an analytical chemist. UAH is a part […]

Bank Independent announces new promotion aimed at enhancing customer relations

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Jennifer Smith to Business Development Officer for Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. “We are dedicated to fulfilling our customers’ banking needs by cultivating meaningful partnerships,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “In her new role as Business Development Officer, Jennifer will represent our bank’s brand in the communities […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate achieves monumental milestone with 7,000 homes sold

This week, Matt Curtis Real Estate announced the significant achievement of surpassing 7,000 homes sold in the North Alabama Real Estate market.  With a reputation for innovation and providing 5-star service, Matt Curtis Real Estate has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in the real estate market. The 7,000 homes sold milestone reflects the team’s dedication to […]

Sentar named #1 Best Company to Work for in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, has announced that the company has been awarded first place in the 2023 Best Companies to Work for Alabama in the Large Company category. In partnership with Best Companies Group (BCG) and Business Alabama, this survey-and-awards program […]

Bank Independent announces new Business Development Officer

Bank Independent announced the promotion of Lynda Darby to Business Development Officer for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties. “The creation of the Business Development Officer role demonstrates our commitment to meeting deposit demand through relationship-based business development,” Bank Independent CEO Rick Wardlaw said. “As Business Development Officer, Lynda will serve as an ambassador of the […]