Tuberville discusses education, Space Command, and government efficiency in Huntsville visit

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Senator Tommy Tuberville visited Redstone Arsenal on Thursday, addressing key concerns for Alabamians, including the future of education, government efficiency, Space Command’s headquarters and even a possible bid for the governorship.  Tuberville voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). He argued that eliminating the federal […]

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Wernher von Braun’s lasting economic legacy in Huntsville

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On March 17, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center honored the children of Dr. Wernher von Braun—Iris, Margrit, and Peter—with its inaugural Founders Award. The ceremony, held in the Davidson Center’s Saturn V Hall, recognized the von Braun family’s significant contributions to the Center and Space Camp programs. But beyond the ceremony, this award underscores […]

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The Right Stuff: Local defense company celebrates success

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The Right Stuff is a book from 1979 that was later made into a blockbuster 1983 movie of the same name. Nearly a half-century later, Radiance Technologies CEO William C. Bailey Jr. turned the phrase again during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew luminaries from near and far Monday at the engineering contractor’s campus in Cummings […]

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KBR secures $229M U.S Army contract for CH-47 Chinook modernization in Huntsville

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KBR, a global government contractor that provides technology and engineering solutions, won a $229 million recompete contract to develop improvements to the U.S. Army’s CH-47 Chinook fleet.  The work will occur over five years in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of a multiple-award contract (MAC) with the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC).  Specifically, this […]

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UAH faculty secure $1.35 million Army grant to advance human-AI integration

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The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Analysis Center has awarded a $1.35 million grant to a team of UAH faculty members to further research in human-systems integration analysis and artificial intelligence (AI). The departments of psychology, computer science, and industrial and systems engineering will each be represented on the interdisciplinary team. “This team has […]

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Return to Office Order Strains Redstone Arsenal Traffic, City Responds

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The return to office executive order implemented by the Trump administration went straight to the point. Soon after taking the helm from the former administration, Trump’s administration issued this directive: Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work […]

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Local company expands aviation capabilities with new hangar at Huntsville International Airport

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On Friday, February 7th, Science and Engineering Services LLC (SES) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 111,000-square-foot hangar and facility at the Huntsville International Airport (Port of Huntsville.) SES is headquartered in Huntsville and specializes in modifying and integrating manned and unmanned aviation platforms, providing support to ground systems, and providing aviation training. The […]

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From History to Innovation: The Rise of Black Entrepreneurs in Huntsville

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Huntsville, Alabama, may be synonymous with rocket science and space exploration, but beyond its technological reputation lies a story of resilient African American entrepreneurs whose contributions to the city’s growth are as groundbreaking as the innovations that brought Huntsville into the global spotlight.  For decades, Huntsville’s Black business owners have not only shaped the city’s […]

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TVA partners with ASCTE on cyber security innovation

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The cutting-edge Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is growing its campus. The soccer field next door to the new tennis courts lacks only a gravel path to be ready for the start of preseason practice. The Sentinel Center, which will house a gym and serve as home to many of the school’s […]

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Invariant Corporation transitions to 100% ESOP ownership

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Huntsville-based defense contractor, Invariant Corporation, is proud to announce its transition to a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP.  This strategic move highlights the company’s impressive growth in recent years and underscores its dedication to fostering a strong employee culture.  Invariant will offer this option as a cost-free benefit. Offering the ESOP at no […]

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