In 2003, while investigating a news story about a man on Death Row, then-television news anchor Lee Marshall discovered the man was a product of Alabama’s foster care system. Marshall, who was herself adopted as an infant, hit on an alarming statistic from Pew Research: Between 75 and 80 percent of kids in the juvenile […]
MADISON — What is so special about a big bag of river rocks? They can feature an inspirational message, the name of a special person, or an organization on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. These rocks come together to form the Madison River of Hope, a permanent painted rock garden on Bill’s Hill […]
One hundred years ago, Rome and Martin Stoves were innovators of the kitchen stove. Today, Booz, Allen, Hamilton is bringing 21st century innovation to the repurposed historical Stovehouse complex. Positioned in the center of the revitalized property with a view into the large grassy courtyard, the new Booz Allen Innovation Center opening this winter will […]
New economic impact numbers have been released and according to the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce Research Director Ken Smith, they provide a snapshot into exactly what kind of impact COVID-19 has had on our local economy, and how that information compares to the national numbers. While there is some bad news in the […]
Culver’s Brings Midwestern Deliciousness to the Area
When her Kids To Love foundation was deemed an essential business during the coronavirus shutdowns due to its support for foster children across North Alabama and Southern Tennessee, founder and CEO Lee Marshall used the opportunity to accelerate an innovative 3D Virtual Tour recruitment tool she already had in the works for her KTECH students, […]
There are 60 days of summer wedged in between the end of the 2020 school year and the beginning of the new 2020-21 school year. For working parents who rely on summer camps for childcare during summer break, not sending their children to summer camp is simply not an option for them. Stephenie Walker, managing […]
MADISON — It was the first grand opening and ribbon-cutting event in Madison since before the COVID-19 related shutdowns in March. Madison Mayor Paul Finley and the Madison Chamber of Commerce were on hand for the opening of Say Ahh! Family and Cosmetic Dentistry on U.S. 72 at Nance Road. Dr. Joyce Bellamy and her […]
There is an old adage that says what doesn’t destroy us, makes us stronger. Deemed an essential business by Gov. Kay Ivey, car dealerships and their service departments have been steadfast in making the best of a bad situation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of them have cut hours of operation; they have had to […]
MADISON — The Madison Chamber of Commerce is continuing donations through this month for Feeding the Frontline. The program started in April to provide meals for those in the community who have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Those most-affected include medical professionals, law enforcement and emergency workers, sanitation workers and even postal workers, all of […]
