The Huntsville Botanical Garden officially broke ground on construction of the INTUITIVE Plant Science Complex (IPSC) on Tuesday, February 24. During a ceremony to mark the project’s start, local leaders gathered at the garden to celebrate and offer words of encouragement for the initiative. The complex is expected to increase plant production by more than […]
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 State of the Schools breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Jackson Center. The event drew a packed room of business leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to discuss the connection between public education, workforce development, and economic growth. Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) […]
Opening Day Details: Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Customers can start lining up at 7:00 a.m., with product giveaways (IKEA products and gift cards) starting at 8:00 a.m. The IKEA Swedish Bistro will offer the store’s famous meatballs, hot dogs, cinnamon rolls, coffee, and more! Other various Swedish snacks and treats (even frozen meatballs) will […]
Barbeque is a cornerstone of Alabama’s culinary identity, and a growing national chain, City Barbeque, is betting on Huntsville for its first location in the state. That was evident as the eatery’s parking lot remained full several days after its official soft opening on Monday, Feb. 9, in south Huntsville. David Steiger, City Barbeque’s regional […]
On Friday, Feb. 13, Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 D.C. Legislative Update luncheon. During her address, she discussed judicial nominations, U.S. Space Command, legislative achievements, appropriations, funding for North Alabama, and various policy initiatives. During her speech, Britt addressed the 2025 government shutdown, which […]
The Huntsville City Council met on Thursday, February 12, for its regularly scheduled meeting and during that time, made major progress toward two developments that will likely change the face of the city for the foreseeable future. During the meeting, the council voted to approve the $6 billion development agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, […]
Kate’s Creations is a Huntsville-based small business that offers custom-designed Huntsville and reader-specific merchandise. The company’s owner and founder, Kaitlin (Kate) McConnell is a local resident who enjoys creating stickers, tote bags, shirts, magnetic bookmarks, and other fun creations. McConnell is launching something new to the area, The Huntsville Creators Club Box. This box is […]
Few Madison County residents have had as dedicated and wide-ranging a career in public service as Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon. Born and raised on a farm in Toney, McCutcheon is a United States Army veteran who has served as a law enforcement officer, Alabama State Representative for District 25, farmer, and associate pastor. […]
In September 2024, WellStone, North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive mental healthcare provider, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit, opened the state’s first 24/7 pediatric psychiatric unit. Since then, the 24-bed, 12,000-square-foot crisis care center for individuals aged 12-18 has served 400 individuals. In the spring of 2021, WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign was launched to […]
Dr. Yanique Rolingson is a Madison resident and an educator with nearly 20 years of experience. Originally from Jamaica, she began her teaching career in New Jersey and later worked as an educator and instructional coach in the Decatur and Madison County area. In August 2025, Rolingson left the school system to found her nonprofit […]
