John Cooper, the director of the Alabama Department of Transportation, was to the point in stressing the importance of good roads and highways in a way that anyone can relate. “I think it is important for the quality of life in Alabama,” he said. “Miss Maude needs to be able to drive to church and […]
“If you can make it safe and convenient and attractive, people will use it.” It doesn’t have quite the international impact of “if you build it, he will come,” but the local impact will be immeasurable. The statement from John Autry, Huntsville’s manager of public transportation, counters the claims that public transit won’t work here […]
As managing partner at Hiley Auto Group in Huntsville, Matt Meyer has seen firsthand what it takes to grow a business, build a strong team, and adapt as an industry evolves. From taking a multimillion-dollar gamble on a new location to embracing new technology and changing customer expectations, Meyer has learned that long-term success often […]
Things are about to get ugly for Alabamians in the trade war between the U.S. and Canada. You see, Canada is Alabama’s No. 1 international trade partner. Alabama exports about $4.3 billion in goods to Canada each year, representing nearly 20% of the state’s total exports. Also, 129 Canadian-owned companies employ 13,850 workers in Alabama. […]
With a drive to meet regional workforce needs, Calhoun Community College is rolling out a new automotive program. The school is putting its Diesel Technology Program into gear this fall to help prepare students for rewarding careers in the diesel industry. Calhoun is the lone area college to offer the program and registration is open. […]
It helps to be a known quantity and that familiarity helped Guntersville land a $500 million electronics plant. Japan-based JST said Friday it will build an automation-based facility in the city’s Conners Island Business Park. The project is expected to cover 540,000 square feet and feature a design that incorporates the natural setting of the […]
First Horizon Bank has announced that David King has joined their Huntsville Advisory Board. David is currently the Chairman of the Board of Applied Aerospace & Defense. David is a board member, advisor, and consultant to multiple companies and organizations across the aerospace, defense, innovation, and engineering sectors. He brings deep experience in corporate governance, […]
Continuing its drive for sustainability, Alabama A&M has rolled out an EV campus police fleet. With four new electric vehicles, A&M became the first university in the state to operate an all-electric police vehicle fleet. “We’re the first police department in the state to have this type of vehicle supporting a university campus,” said Police […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Student Competition. The regional North American finals take place this month, with the winners advancing to the international finals on May 12-15, 2026, at the 28th ESV Conference […]
It was a busy night for the Huntsville City Council. The Thursday night meeting saw the city continue its westward expansion and also approve development agreements that would create more than 450 jobs with nearly $200 million in capital investment. The council approved annexing nearly 650 acres into Huntsville on the south side of Interstate […]
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