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 […]

Event reminder: UAH hosting event honoring life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Program on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 112 of the UAH Student Services Building. Lisa McNair, sister of one of the four little girls killed in […]

Local bakery closes, announces brand new baking school for downtown Huntsville

In a heartfelt social media post last week, The Bakingtist owner and head Baker, Heidi Kizer, announced the closure of her downtown location in the historic Times Building at 222 Holmes Avenue.  Over the past week, the community turned out strong all week leading up to Sunday, January 07, when the Bakingtist closed its doors. […]

Huntsville Health System expands Alabama footprint with latest acquisition

Huntsville Hospital Health System announced a plan to acquire the DeKalb Regional Medical Center, a 134-bed hospital in Fort Payne. The Dekalb acquisition will be yet another hospital center integrated into the North Alabama-based health system. The current 11-hospital system includes the Madison Hospital, Athens-Limestone Hospital, the Decatur Morgan Hospital, the Highlands Medical Center, and […]

Construction Partners completes acquisition of Huntsville-based contractor company

Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI) has officially acquired SJ&L General Contractor, LLC, a hot-mix asphalt and sitework company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, CPI’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said the acquisition was a natural step for CPI’s expansion. “A key component of our growth strategy is to actively expand service capabilities […]

Potential Government cybersecurity standards to bring major changes for Huntsville businesses

On 26 December 2023 the federal government released updated proposed cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors and subcontractors who conduct business with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).  This set of proposed regulations, known as CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) was released as a 234-page document, which is published online in the Federal Register.  The Huntsville […]

People and pooches alike celebrate opening of Huntsville’s first dog bar

Huntsville citizens no longer have to decide between enjoying a night out with friends or staying at home with man’s best friend. Thanks to Rocket City Dog Bar (RCDB), humans and canines alike can enjoy a night of social interaction at the same place and time.  The owners of RCDB celebrated their grand opening on […]

Huntsville’s apartment craze: Are multi-family rental developments taking over the city?

Over the past few years, a variety of changes have happened in North Alabama that have altered the landscape of the Rocket City. Once a rather quiet, smaller southern city, Huntsville has experienced an explosive influx of people. The catalyst for such population demographics in Huntsville, which surpassed the population of Birmingham back in 2021, […]

TVA announces partnership with Huntsville organizations to bolster workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – A partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Huntsville Utilities will provide $100,000 in scholarship funding to train and educate utility lineworkers. Calhoun Community College will manage the scholarships and enroll students in the college’s Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program. The partnership was created to address the growth in the Huntsville-Madison County population, […]