Huntsville Hospital CEO: Downward Trend in Positive Cases

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CEO David Spillers also supports the return of college football

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Huntsville No. 2 for Career Opportunities in COVID-19 Recession

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We’re not No. 1, but No. 2 is pretty good. In a recent study, Huntsville ranked No. 2 among the best places for career opportunities in the COVID-19 recession . SmartAsset analyzed 200 of the largest metro areas across seven metrics related to employment, income and access to professional development through higher education or career counseling. […]

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Steak ‘N Shake Brings Back Car Hops for Social Distance Service

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While many innovative thinkers in the restaurant business are looking forward to creating ways to operate under social-distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, others are looking retroactively to find their way forward.   The University Drive location of Huntsville’s Steak ‘n Shake Steakburgers announced it will return to the company’s original “drive-in” model, which fits perfectly […]

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TVA Rescinds ‘Misstep’ to Lay Off IT Workers

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The Tennessee Valley Authority has rescinded its decision to lay off information technology workers and outsource their work as part of the restructuring process announced in June. Interim TVA Board Chair John Ryder and TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash met Thursday with White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and White House Counsel Pat […]

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Drake State Unveils Initiatives to Enhance Learning Process

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The fall semester at Drake State Community & Technical College begins Aug. 17 and will include online classes, hands-on training and two new quality initiatives to maintain effective learning.  Hands-on training and in-person instruction will be limited to labs and assessments that cannot be done online, and courses in which students significantly benefit from the […]

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Face-Coverings Said Helping in Local Battle Against COVID-19; Number of New Cases Declines

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Madison Mayor Paul Finley: Let’s not get complacent

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Failure Not an Option: Space & Rocket Center Launches ‘Save Space Camp’ Campaign

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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are in jeopardy of permanent closure due to devastating economic challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to remain open for future generations of visitors and campers, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp are launching a “Save Space Camp” campaign. The […]

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Madison County Housing Market Still Thriving Despite Pandemic

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The Madison County real estate market has maintained its traditional high-volume summer business, despite pandemic-related uncertainty and downturn in other local economic sectors, according to a recent study by the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors. The group, in partnership with the University of Alabama-Huntsville College of Business, released its second quarter Huntsville Area Real Estate […]

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Data Suggest Local COVID-19 Curve Flattening

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After a period of spiking coronavirus positive tests within Madison County, some good news surfaced last week. County Commission Chair Dale Strong said recent numbers suggest the COVID-19 curve is flattening. The national Center for Disease Control and Prevention reduced its suggested quarantine time and the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced fall sports would […]

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Downtown Construction Continues Despite Pandemic

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Despite “shelter-at-home’’ orders followed by “safer-at-home’’ and, most recently, mandatory masking guidelines because of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction downtown appears to have proceeded as expected. Downtown Huntsville Inc. CEO Chad Emerson said he’s unaware of any plans being altered as far as building in the middle of the city is concerned. “I’m not aware of […]

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