U.S. Sen. Katie Britt gives 2026 legislative update in Huntsville, shares timeline for Space Command relocation

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On Friday, Feb. 13, Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2026 D.C. Legislative Update luncheon. During her address, she discussed judicial nominations, U.S. Space Command, legislative achievements, appropriations, funding for North Alabama, and various policy initiatives. During her speech, Britt addressed the 2025 government shutdown, which […]

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Huntsville City Council approves $6 Billion Eli Lilly Development Agreement, also moves toward first phase of Skybridge Project

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The Huntsville City Council met on Thursday, February 12, for its regularly scheduled meeting and during that time, made major progress toward two developments that will likely change the face of the city for the foreseeable future. During the meeting, the council voted to approve the $6 billion development agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, […]

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New Hays Farm park anchors south Huntsville development rooted in generations of land stewardship

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The opening of The Park at Hays Farm in late 2025 marked a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of south Huntsville, adding a new urban green space designed to serve a rapidly growing part of the city.  City officials, community leaders, and members of the Hays family gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at […]

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Three Alabama Leaders Named Momentum Leaders’ 2026 Women of Impact

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Momentum Leaders, a nonprofit focused on advancing women in leadership, has announced its 2026 Women of Impact honorees: Rosilyn “Roz” Houston, Marianne Sharbel, and PeggyLee Wright. The honorees were selected in recognition of their contributions to business, politics, and community life in Alabama. Rosilyn “Roz” Houston Roz Houston is widely recognized for her trailblazing career […]

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Philip W. Bentley Jr. Honored with Distinguished Service Award; Plaza Renamed in His Honor

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The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber hosted its 90th Annual Membership Meeting today in the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom. During the event, in his last official act as Chair, 2025 Chamber Board Chair Jeff Samz presented the Distinguished Service Award to Philip W. Bentley, Jr. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor the Chamber bestows […]

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BAE Systems Awarded $137M Contract to Deliver Missile Warning Systems to Allies

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BAE Systems has received $137 million in Foreign Military Sales contracts from the U.S. Army to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System to allied nations, expanding the system’s role in protecting aircraft and aircrews from missile and other advanced threats. The CMWS detects infrared and radio-frequency guided missiles, unguided munitions, and other threats, and […]

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Qualis joins two other firms to form defense technology company

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Qualis, a modeling and simulation services provider, has joined forces with two other companies to form a larger entity focused on space and missile defense programs. According to a news release, Qualis is joined by InTrack Radar Technologies and Tektonux in the new venture.  Tektonux of Madison incorporates artificial intelligence tools into command-and-control systems. Colorado […]

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WellStone celebrates first successful year of 24/7 pediatric emergency services unit, thanks supporters

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In September 2024, WellStone, North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive mental healthcare provider, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit, opened the state’s first 24/7 pediatric psychiatric unit. Since then, the 24-bed, 12,000-square-foot crisis care center for individuals aged 12-18 has served 400 individuals. In the spring of 2021, WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign was launched to […]

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Huntsville housing growth continues; Madison County home sales on the rise

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Huntsville’s rapid growth continued throughout 2025, according to the latest Huntsville Development Review.  Last year’s record home sales in Huntsville built upon 2024 momentum and kept the Rocket City at the top of the list of Alabama’s fastest growing cities. The review reported nearly 5,000 new housing units on the market throughout 2025.  Single-family home […]

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UAH to Host Third Annual Business of Space Conference March 1–3

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Business will host the Business of Space Conference from March 1-3 on the UAH campus. Registration for the conference is open and runs through Feb. 26. The cost is $575. Discounted rates are available for those who register by Feb. 9, and special rates are available for […]

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