Christmas fun in District 1!

Mark your calendar for an inaugural Christmas celebration happening this weekend in North Huntsville.  District 1 City Council member Michelle Watkins will host “A Claus for Celebration” on Sunday, December 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson Legacy Center and Legacy Park.  The event, which is free to attend, will include complimentary hot chocolate, […]

Huntsville-area students receive school supplies at Verizon Wireless Backpack Giveaway Event

As the summer winds to a close and a new school year approaches, one North Alabama company spent this past Sunday donating school supplies to local families in need.  The Verizon Wireless store in Hazel Green was just one of over 1,000 TCC and Wireless Zone locations participating in the annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway.” […]

First Horizon Foundation awards $1.6 million in grants to 160 nonprofits across its footprint

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), celebrating its 160th anniversary, has announced the recipients of its Grants for Good campaign. After receiving over 3,500 applications, the First Horizon Foundation has awarded $1.6 million to 160 nonprofits that have significantly contributed to community development and stability. “We are honored to recognize these outstanding nonprofit organizations through the […]

Bank Independent and Helping Hands Foundation celebrate success of 10th Annual Food Share Drive

Bank Independent and the Helping Hands Foundation announced the successful conclusion of their 10th Annual Food Share Drive. With support from the north Alabama community, the drive raised $1,000 for each partner organization and delivered over 300 items directly to them. “We are immensely proud of the success of the 10th Annual Food Share Drive […]

Bank Independent launches 10th annual food share

Bank Independent and the Helping Hands Foundation has announced the launch of the 10th Annual Food Share Drive. The drive aims to combat food insecurity and provide support to local organizations across the seven counties served by the bank. The Food Share Drive will run from April 29 to May 17 during which time community […]

Bank Independent announces 2023 Toy Drive record results

The 13th annual Bank Independent Toy Share Drive collected 3,517 toys and $2,519.16 in cash between November 6th and December 8th. All donations were distributed to local children in need through partner organizations across North Alabama in time for the holidays. Toy Share is the last of four annual Share drives hosted by Bank Independent […]

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing celebrates fifth anniversary with community donation

MADISON, AL – Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) continued their legacy of community development yesterday with the celebration of five years in Madison County, as well as more than $100,000 in donations to community organizations. MTM announced grants totaling $110,000 to 20 local nonprofits through their MTM Grant Fund. This announcement aligned with the Community Foundation […]

ALS Association’s Alabama Chapter Raises $19,000 with CEO Soak

On July 18, the Alabama chapter of ALS Association hosted its second annual CEO Soak to raise funds and awareness for the treatment of ALS at the Bicentennial Park in downtown Huntsville. Participants walked through the Bicentennial Park splash pad in formal attire. Those “soaked” included company presidents, CEOs, and the ALS Association’s Alabama Chapter’s […]

Boeing donates $250,000 to assist with tornado recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama

Boeing is committing $250,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Mississippi and Alabama following the deadly tornadoes that affected communities across the region. “Our hearts go out to all those impacted by the recent tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama,” said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations. “We’re partnering closely with organizations that can quickly provide […]

Country Superstar Martina McBride to Headline 34th Annual Huntsville Classic

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville Hospital Foundation announced that Martina McBride will be headlining its 34th annual Huntsville Classic on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at The Orion Amphitheater. The country music icon will perform a variety of her greatest hits at this year’s Huntsville Classic concert fundraiser. This is the second year that the event […]