Small Business Spotlight: A conversation with Donny of Donny’s Diamond Gallery

When Donny and Fatemeh Nazarieh sat down for their first date on December 5, 1993, Donny shared two dreams: to visit his family in Iran, whom he hadn’t seen in 18 years, and to open his very own jewelry store. That conversation became the beginning of their love story and the foundation of a family […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Brett Pierce of The Masters Salon

Brett Pierce grew up in the world of hairstyling as the son of award-winning hair artists Gary and Ann Bray, who opened The Masters Salon in 1973 inside Huntsville’s old Dunnavant’s Mall. His mother, Ann, began styling hair as a teenager and went on to earn international acclaim, becoming the first American woman to win […]

5 Reasons GPT5 Will Not Take Your Huntsville Job in 2025

A lot has happened in AI so far in 2025. ChatGPT 3.5 only made its public debut three years ago, but if you’ve been following the developments of it and other companies, it feels like a lifetime ago. I remember people saying, “Imagine what GPT-5 and on will be like!” I’m going to illuminate five […]

Rocket City Rewind: The Story of Albert Russel Erskine

Albert Russel Erskine Sr., born in 1871 into a family with Dutch roots that settled in Huntsville around the turn of the 19th century, made his mark before committing suicide in 1933 under intense financial stress.  Before he left his troubles behind, he was regarded as one of the nation’s most prominent industrial magnates of […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate: Partnering with Clients to Build Homes and Hope

At Matt Curtis Real Estate, we believe “to whom much is given, much is expected.” Giving back is one of our core values, and we’re honored to live that out—every day—with the help of our clients. Our mission is clear: “MC exists to honor God in all that we do. We strive to make a […]

Huntsville Natives Lighting Up Hometown with ‘Huntsville Glow’

If you’ve noticed the extra glow at events throughout Huntsville and surrounding areas, you’ve probably seen Huntsville Glow in action! When Huntsville-native Sharon Carter attended her nephew’s high school graduation in Brentwood, Tenn. in 2021, a business idea was born.  As she watched the ceremony unfold on the high school football field, she noticed a […]

Real Estate Update: Markets Level as Fed Commits to Steady Policy Guidance

The Alabama Association of Realtors’ monthly report for April of 2024 showed month-over-month declines in home sales across Alabama—down 6.8%—and a 2.2% decrease in the median price from March, but year-over-year figures for the month of April show improvements over the course of the year. Home sales across the state showed a 10.8% year-over-year improvement, […]

Huntsville’s Westward Expansion: What 4,000+ New Homes Mean for the City’s Future

Huntsville is no stranger to growth, but a bold new move is set to reshape the city’s future: the annexation of nearly 400 acres in Limestone County. This expansion opens the door to more than 4,000 new homes and positions Huntsville to meet surging housing demand while expanding its footprint westward.  In January, the Huntsville […]

The New Reasons Why Employees Quit

Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the iHire 2024 Talent Retention Report have demonstrated some shifting trends in the current workforce pool.  Quit rates, the number of employees voluntarily leaving their position each month, hit an all-time high of nearly 3% in the United States in 2022. This period is now referred to […]

Could Alabama eliminate property taxes? A look at the possibilities

Property taxes have long been a primary funding source for essential public services like schools, roads, and emergency services. However, they also place a significant financial burden on homeowners, even after a mortgage is paid off. Rising property values can lead to increased tax bills, which can strain a homeowner’s monthly budget when rising values […]