Athens State University has teamed up with Bank Independent to introduce a new Affinity Card program, aimed at offering debit and credit cards that benefit both users and the university. With every new card opened, Bank Independent will contribute $25 to the university, providing ongoing financial support for various initiatives. To mark the launch of […]
Cummings Research Park (CRP) is set to launch a DefenseTech Accelerator this fall, aiming to strengthen Huntsville’s defense industry by fostering the growth of small businesses focused on innovative technology solutions. The initiative, a collaboration between CRP, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, and Treble One, will leverage the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit program to keep vital […]
Huntsville’s ambitious Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project is moving forward, following the City Council’s approval of crucial engineering design contracts late last week. These contracts are vital in ensuring the project meets state and federal grant requirements, setting the stage for transformative infrastructure improvements in the city. A $1.93 million contract has been […]
BlueHalo has reached critical milestones in the development of its Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) Missile, known as Freedom Eagle (FE-1). This advancement marks a step forward in the company’s mission to address the rapidly evolving threats posed by unmanned aerial systems on modern battlefields. In June, BlueHalo was selected as one of two vendors […]
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has been awarded a position on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) largest IT contract to date—the $8 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd generation (ITSSS-2) blanket purchase agreement. This contract aims to secure advanced technologies and IT modernization support for the FBI. “We are honored to bring […]
A decade-long federal investment of $40 million in plasma science and engineering (PSE) efforts in Alabama, managed by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), is showing promising results. This initiative, supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), aims to position Alabama as a leader in the […]
Huntsville’s culinary scene is set to explode with yet another regional favorite added to the growing pantheon. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken announced that the Nashville-based franchise will be opening its first Huntsville location at Stadium Commons. The new restaurant, which will occupy a 2,800 square foot standalone building, is expected to open in late 2025. […]
A team from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), representing both the College of Engineering and the College of Science, achieved an impressive eighth place in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC), held in Moab, Utah. Competing as part of the UAH Space Hardware Club (SHC), the team, known as ASTRA, also secured fifth […]
Among recent expansions and achievements, Bank Independent has been named the top bank in Alabama by Forbes. This accolade is based on the bank’s ability to deliver quality customer service and fostering community growth. Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent, expressed pride in the recognition, attributing it to the hard work and commitment of the […]
Last Friday, members of the media were invited to Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant to learn about the different ways the TVA workers at the plant have been preparing for summer. More specifically, TVA has completed seasonal readiness reviews to ensure the plant’s generating assets are prepared to meet the weather conditions expected. TVA’s Public Relations […]
