UAH’s Tennessee Resident Scholarships can make a big difference for out-of-state students

When Kara Trim was a high schooler making college plans, the Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was an opportunity “too good to pass up.” “It made attending UAH incredibly affordable by offering in-state tuition rates, which was a game-changer for me and my family,” she says. “The scholarship not only […]

Huntsville City Schools Board candidates discuss challenges and strengths ahead of election day

The Huntsville Council of PTAs and The Schools Foundation partnered to host a public forum with the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education candidates. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Academy for Academics and Arts (AAA) on the evening of August 12.  The meeting was opened by Deb Stern, President of the […]

Huntsville’s Randolph School celebrates groundbreaking for multifaceted Leo Center for Excellence

On Friday August 9th, Huntsville’s Randolph School celebrated a significant milestone for the school’s history. More than 50 donors, alumni and school officials all gathered in the school’s Thurber Arts Center to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for The Leo Center for Excellence.  The Leo Center will be multifaceted in its utility. Featuring a new […]

District 5 School Board candidates Broadenax and Mathews face off in debate ahead of election

Zara Broadenax and Carlos Mathews (incumbent) are competing to represent District 5 on Huntsville’s School Board.  On August 10, Broadenax and Mathews participated in a debate-style forum at St. Luke Christian Church on Sparkman Drive. The public forum was the last meeting in the “Meet Your Candidates Series,” which was hosted by five local nonpartisan […]

Cummings Research Park to launch DefenseTech Accelerator aimed at expanding HSV’s Defense Industry

Cummings Research Park (CRP) is set to launch a DefenseTech Accelerator this fall, aiming to strengthen Huntsville’s defense industry by fostering the growth of small businesses focused on innovative technology solutions. The initiative, a collaboration between CRP, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, and Treble One, will leverage the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit program to keep vital […]

Details emerge in class action lawsuit against Eclipse Apartments

In March, news broke of a class action lawsuit filed against Huntsville’s Eclipse apartment complex by several tenants. The lawsuit targets the developers and owners of the building, RCP Companies and Willow Bridge Inc., and alleges issues with false fire alarms and flooding at the apartment complex located at 401 Williams Avenue SW. The companies […]

Huntsville’s PARC Project advances with key engineering contracts

Huntsville’s ambitious Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project is moving forward, following the City Council’s approval of crucial engineering design contracts late last week. These contracts are vital in ensuring the project meets state and federal grant requirements, setting the stage for transformative infrastructure improvements in the city. A $1.93 million contract has been […]

Booz Allen Hamilton secures spot on FBI’s $8 Billion IT contract

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has been awarded a position on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) largest IT contract to date—the $8 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd generation (ITSSS-2) blanket purchase agreement. This contract aims to secure advanced technologies and IT modernization support for the FBI. “We are honored to bring […]

Mayor Battle welcomes international firm to Huntsville, highlights city’s economic growth

Stanton Chase, a top-ranked global leadership advisory and retained search firm, has recently expanded to Huntsville with a new office. Mayor Battle helped welcome the firm at the 106 Jefferson hotel on July 29.  “Founded in 1990, Stanton Chase serves as a global leadership partner, recognized for exceptional results around the world. Our firm is […]

How Artificial Intelligence is being positively implemented in Huntsville’s economy

There are smart people working on AI right now in Huntsville. That’s the important fact you need to know right now. Part of what we need to do right now is recognize these efforts, share with others, and encourage colleagues and collaboration. It’s only from this kind of effort that we can continue to draw […]