Human trafficking, speeding among topics at HPCAC forum

The Huntsville Police Department reported last month that there has been a decline in city crime rates over the past five years despite extensive population growth.  The drop in violent offenses such as murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault grabbed the most attention. But the rate of other criminal activity is also dropping, at […]

Toyota Field Upgrade: Madison Council Faces Decision on $30M or $7M Option

Two options are on the table for the Madison City Council to choose from as it looks to upgrade Toyota Field, home to the Double-A Southern League Rocket City Trash Pandas, to be in compliance with Major League Baseball’s standards for minor league facilities. One option would cost $30 million, the other $7 million. The […]

Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s transformative impact on local healthcare

The economic and human impact of the Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) was brought into sharp focus during Friday’s ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI). The event celebrated the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s sustained contributions to the region’s healthcare landscape—a story of philanthropy, innovation, and community investment that continues to shape […]

HPD credits several factors for city crime rate reduction

The Huntsville Police Department held a roundtable discussion at the Public Safety Complex to review recent crime statistics showing a continued decline in overall criminal activity, highlighted by enforcement strategies and the department’s ongoing focus on public safety. Even as the city continues to experience strong growth, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is demonstrating that […]

City of Madison hosts ribbon cutting for Sunshine Oaks Park

The City of Madison recently celebrated the grand opening of Sunshine Oaks Park, a newly developed 40-acre recreational space designed to enhance community engagement and provide diverse outdoor activities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on March 20th at 10:30 a.m., marked an important milestone in the city’s commitment to expanding green space and promoting outdoor recreation. […]

Moon Tree’s historic journey ends at Monte Sano State Park

From the Marshall Space Flight Center to beyond the Moon, and finally to its final destination at Monte Sano State Park, the most traveled tree seed in history is home. On a cloudy, windy and cold first day of spring, a dedication was held Thursday to celebrate the planting of the “Moon Tree,’’ a pine […]

New I-565 Interchange in Madison Opens, Enhancing Connectivity and Economic Growth

The long-awaited westbound I-565 interchange at Town Madison Boulevard officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, attended by city and state officials. The new interchange is expected to bolster business activity, improve regional accessibility, and support the growing economic landscape of Madison and its surrounding communities. The project included the construction of westbound on- and […]

Shooting stars: CUSA program champions Huntsville’s career options

A launch occurred at the Conference USA Basketball Championships last week, but it wasn’t a jump shot at the Von Braun Center. Instead, CUSA started its “Stars of Tomorrow‘’ program, an initiative the league devised to combine sports and career development to offer top students from member institutions an opportunity to engage with industry professionals […]

Police advisory council reaches out for community concerns, suggestions

Members of the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Committee (HPCAC) want to be clear. The body formed in 2010 serves as a bridge between the community and law enforcement. The panel is not part of nor governed by the force. Likewise, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) isn’t beholden to the council. Current HPCAC board members say […]

Bank Independent Launches Food and Family Share Initiative to Support Local Families in Need

Bank Independent has announced the launch of Food and Family Share, in partnership with WAFF and Mix 96.9, starting on March 10th. For the past 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in local communities. This year, the initiative expands to include the Family Share component, collecting […]