Madison County’s Catalyst Center celebrates entrepreneurial spirit at the 8th annual Entrepreneur Awards

On Friday, February 24, the Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship (Catalyst Center) hosted their 8th annual Entrepreneur Awards at Stovehouse to honor the skill, courage and determination it takes for individuals to create a successful business out of an idea.  Each year, the ceremony focuses on the hard work and inspiring stories of many […]

Huntsville Beautification Board accepting nominations for 2023 awards

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Wednesday, April 5. Judging will take place after Memorial Day (May 29). Who is eligible? City of Huntsville-licensed commercial, business or government […]

City of Huntsville Once Again Receives Triple-A Credit Ratings

Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings have once again awarded Huntsville triple-A credit ratings, received by only a minority of government entities in the nation. Ratings provide a common and transparent global language for investors and other market participants, corporations and governments. Ratings assigned are forward-looking opinions of the relative credit risks of financial obligations […]

Family Honors Aerospace Engineering Pioneer with Ronald Lee Lancaster Memorial Scholarship

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Indiana native Ronald “Ron” Lee Lancaster, who passed away on May 15, 2022, held many titles: husband, father, friend, mentor, missionary, and  engineer. “He was so many things to so many people,” son Jeff Lancaster remembers, adding that his father was always giving of his time. “If the opportunity presented itself, he would […]

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Honored by ABC North Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Brasfield & Gorrie won Project of the Year from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) North Alabama chapter at the annual Excellence in Construction awards competition. The general contractor was recognized for its work on the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, which opened in August. The project was also recognized with a Commitment […]

106 Jefferson Hotel Featured on Popular National Game Show

Named America’s Best Place to Live by U.S. News and World Report just last year, Huntsville has seen exponential growth and continues to solidify its position as a top destination as more and more fall in love with the city’s history, culture and community.  On Monday, February 13 at 2 p.m. CT, 106 Jefferson Hotel continued to […]

Bryant Bank Donates $25K Gift to UAH Athletics Department

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has announced Bryant Bank has made a gift of $25,000 to UAH Charger Athletics. This commitment will go to help support 14 men’s and women’s athletics programs.  The gift marks the fourth year in a row that […]

Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Mac McFarlen to Receive Distinguished Community Award

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen is the latest recipient of the Career Fire Chief of the Year award from the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (AAFC). With 45 years of fire service experience, McFarlen has contributed significantly to public safety in the City of Huntsville, Madison County and State […]

Aerobotix Receives Special Recognition as Lockheed Martin Supplier

Huntsville based robotics integrator Aerobotix has again received an award that signifies their importance to Lockheed Martin’s space division. Lockheed Martin presented the company with its 2022 Suppler Recognition Award for Ease of Doing Business at its supplier conference.  “We’re honored to accept this award from Lockheed Martin as one of their top suppliers,” said […]

UAH Receives $2.8M Grant to Support Teachers of English Learners

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Dr. Andrea Word-Allbritton, a clinical assistant professor in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has received a five-year, $2.8 million National Professional Development (NPD) grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language […]