Entries by Mike Easterling

The Great Resignation’s impact on Huntsville’s Workforce

While economists have called the recent trend of employees leaving their jobs “The Great Resignation,” questions have come into play about renaming the movement a migration. While there is little question job openings, which have reached record levels, are unfilled there is evidence it is because workers are leaving former positions for more lucrative ones. […]

Huntsville, Madison County Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling on OSHA Mandates

First the coronavirus vaccine mandates were back in, then the nation’s Supreme Court said “nope.’’ At least part ways. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently, through a court ruling, put back into play a White House mandate for any large business with at least 100 employees to require a vaccine or testing for […]

Trash Pandas Announce 2022 Promo Schedule

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas released their promotional schedule for the 2022 season and also announced a late February date to begin selling single-game tickets. Among the highlights the Pandas plan in their second season as the Double-A South affiliate for the Los Angeles Angels are theme nights, giveaways and 26 fireworks displays. […]

Bryant Bank breaking ground on Athens location

ATHENS – Bryant Bank’s presence in North Alabama is growing. The bank, founded in Tuscaloosa in 2005 by Paul W. Bryant, Jr., currently has two locations in Huntsville as well as a loan production office in Athens. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m. This will mark the start of construction on […]

COVID Rental Assistance Program Enters Second Phase

The city’s COVID Rental Assistance Program, on hiatus as funding had to be approved through proper channels, is back in business. Emergency rental and utility assistance is offered to qualified tenants financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and after an initial launch that was delayed is again being offered. The second phase of ERAP, funded […]

Housing Issues Among Questions Raised For Trash Pandas and Minor League Teams

Amid growing complaints from Minor League Baseball players, the big leagues have decided to step in and help remedy some pains. At the forefront is housing and eating options, something players trying to reach the largest stage see as a continuing headache. Major League Baseball (MLB), which now owns all of the minor leagues (MiLB), […]

COVID Trends Positive as Discussion on Employee Mandates Continue

As fall nears its halfway point, the updates regarding COVID-19 trend in a positive direction. Tracy Doughty, president and chief operating officer at Huntsville Hospital, said during Wednesday’s weekly coronavirus briefing reports were “all favorable as we move forward in this pandemic.’’ However, it’s not time to declare victory. “Everything that we read and we […]