2020 might well be referred to as “The Year of the Firearm.” Amid the uncertainty brought on by a pandemic coupled with civil unrest, gun sales have been on a steep, upward trajectory. Firearm sales took off like a rocket with the arrival of COVID-19 in early March. Just in the first seven months of […]
The news was bittersweet: “No Nutcracker.” A long-time Huntsville tradition and its host organization – Huntsville Ballet Company – are the latest victims of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has struck deep and wide within performing arts communities nationwide and, despite the sense of protective insulation, Huntsville-Madison Country organizations are also taking a major hit. At […]
When looking for the perfect gift or gift basket, look no further. Homewood-based Alabama Goods has expanded northward to the Valley Bend shopping center, next to Fleet Feet. “We’ve been wanting to open a location in Huntsville for a couple of years,” said owner Sherry Hartley. “We would go to Huntsville and ride around, looking […]
As everyone and everything is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntsville’s annual fare fair – aka Restaurant Week – has met the challenge with creative alternatives. So, you better have your appetite ready because Huntsville Restaurant Week 2020, with the slogan “Socially Distant, Still Delicious,” begins Friday and the participating businesses will be serving up […]
Walking into the building at the intersection of Oakwood Avenue and North Memorial Parkway is like stepping into many facets of history. The newly remodeled property is now home to H.C. Blake Co., Kim’s Diner and Betty Mae’s Restaurant, both which will be opening soon. Jim Batson, owner of H.C. Blake bought the property and […]
Plans for a $67 million multifamily development including apartment buildings and cottages in west Huntsville have been announced by Birmingham-based Capstone Building Corp. According to Capstone, Anthem Apartments and Cottages is a 406-unit luxury rental community that will include 14 apartment buildings with 312 units and 48 garages along with 94 single-family cottages with standalone […]
What happens when an entire business model designed to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners on a personal basis is challenged by a large-scale pandemic? Well, in the case of The Catalyst Center, it gets up, dusts itself off, rolls up its sleeves and shifts gears. Agility: It’s the entrepreneurial way. By taking a proactive […]
In a collaborative effort with Crestwood Medical Center, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently launched the Impacting ALS project. Last month, the ALS Association awarded HudsonAlpha a $20,000 grant, which will be used toward increasing the number of patients to participate in the Crestwood ALS Care Clinic, as part of Impacting ALS. Directed by Drs. David […]
Downtown Huntsville now has its very own cookie dough parlor. On Jefferson Street, next door to Melt at The Avenue, Cookie Dough Magic is ready to serve up its unique fare. “We’re very similar to an ice cream shop,” said Huntsville franchise owner Jon Heugel. “You can order our cookie dough in a cup, waffle […]
For 51 years and counting, the Greater Huntsville Humane Society has continuously grown to meet the needs of the community’s animal population. In her first year as CEO, Anne Caldwell is taking GHHS to the next level with a new business model and relocating the Thrift Store while expanding animal service capacity at the shelter. […]
