From Hampton Cove to Huntsville Junior High: What’s Ahead for District 2 Schools

A town hall held Tuesday at Lee High School was informative, but otherwise uneventful. “My kind of meeting,’’ said David Little, the Huntsville City Council’s District 2 representative. Little figured he’d be peppered with questions regarding recent hot topics such as City Detect, the proposed AI camera system that would be placed on garbage trucks […]

American Exchange Project explores partnership in Huntsville for civic exchange program

Today, fewer than 4% of new marriages are between Democrats and Republicans.  This was just one data point shared by David McCullough III when he spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on September 16 about the urgent need for civic education and domestic cultural exchange.  McCullough, who happens to be the grandson of the late […]

Councilman Kling Addresses Arsenal Traffic, Paused AI Camera Plans

There’s a thread connecting Huntsvillians no matter the district they live in. “It’s like the Indy 500,’’ has been said at town halls and the like more than once. Usually, the reference is to schools once the bell rings. Too much traffic, they say. Cars zoom out of pickup lanes and onto the surrounding streets. […]

Heart of the Valley YMCA Emerges from Bankruptcy, Poised for Renewal

The Heart of the Valley YMCA has announced its successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a new chapter in its longstanding commitment to strengthening the North Alabama community through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA first entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024 as part of a strategic restructuring […]

City Council Weighs $343M Budget Focused on Growth, Safety, and Quality of Life

With the start of a new fiscal year beginning at the first of October, the Huntsville City Council is busy looking over Fiscal Year 2026. Mayor Tommy Battle will prioritize quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. Battle introduced his budget plan last week […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Completes 150th Home Build in Guatemala, Extending Global Mission of Service

Matt Curtis Real Estate has announced the completion of its 150th home build in partnership with Casas por Cristo as part of the company’s Love Thy Neighbor initiative. This milestone reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to giving back and creating a lasting impact beyond real estate. “We’re humbled to celebrate the completion of our 150th […]

City of Madison Honors Victims and First Responders in 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Toyota Field

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial planes. Two of those planes struck the World Trade Center in New York City. Another hit the west side of the Pentagon, and another crashed in an open field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people lost their lives as a result of the 9/11 attacks. On Thursday, […]

UAH’s 72nd Annual Science and Engineering Fair Welcomes More Students Than Ever

More of North Alabama’s young scientists and engineers will soon have a chance to showcase their work: registration for the 72nd annual North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NARSEF) opens this month. The competition, hosted by the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Engineering, is scheduled for March 6, 2026, on the UAH […]

Small Businesses Take Center Stage as Chamber Marks 40th Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber marked a milestone last week with its 40th Annual Small Business Awards Gala at the Von Braun Center. While the evening began with a brief technical issue during the opening video, the program soon found its rhythm, celebrating the companies and individuals who keep Huntsville’s economy dynamic and resilient. Recognizing the […]

Momentum Leaders Helps Huntsville Women Rise in Business

In today’s business climate, the world around us is moving faster than ever. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, remote work continues to reshape office dynamics, and decisions are being made in real time. For women, these challenges are often layered with family responsibilities and shifting professional landscapes. One local organization, Momentum Leaders, is […]