The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition. The regional North American finals take place this month, with the winners advancing to the international finals on May 12-15, 2026, at the 28th ESV Conference […]
Hallie Mauldin, Culture & Engagement Officer, has been promoted to Vice President – Team Member Care at Bank Independent. In her new position, Mauldin will lead Internal Communications, Workplace Experience, Learning & Development, and Professional Development. “As a fourth-generation leader, Hallie carries forward a longstanding commitment to our people and the culture that defines our […]
Cranes are towering over the 78,675 square-foot addition to the Huntsville Ice Sports Center. The arena on the east side of the facility includes a competition sheet of ice and nearly 1,400 seats. On the west side, ground has broken for a 38,846 square-foot curling facility with five lanes and seating for nearly 200 people, […]
Bailor Group has announced the appointment of Sonia Robinson, APR, as President, a strategic expansion of the firm’s leadership structure designed to support scalable delivery and long-term institutional growth. Founded by growth strategist Sonya Bailor, Bailor Group has spent the past five years consulting with small to mid-market companies and their leadership teams to successfully […]
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 […]
