Hays Farm development marks milestone in revitalization of South Huntsville

Last week, local leaders, developers, and community members gathered at Grissom High School for the Hays Farm Community Progress Update, hosted by the South Huntsville Main Business Association. The event offered insights into the progress and future of the Hays Farm development, a transformative project reshaping South Huntsville. Attendees heard from key figures including Mayor […]

City Council makes plans for North HSV renovations, talks housing and sustainability

In its most recent rendition, the Huntsville City Council delved into a series of urban development projects, including the Mill Creek and Blue Bike initiatives, aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth.   Affordability and transportation access The meeting opened with a focus on downtown development, highlighting efforts to increase diversity, affordability, and […]

Global Microsoft outage hits Huntsville airlines and businesses

A recent update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a significant IT outage on Friday morning, affecting businesses both locally and globally. CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity software, utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies, including prominent global banks, healthcare, and energy firms, is designed to detect and block hacking threats. Similar to other cybersecurity products, this software needs extensive […]

Huntsville embarks on $350m Mill Creek redevelopment project

The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have secured a significant $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the grant, as outlined by the City’s longterm goals, is to help transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers into […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts bring a new sustainable concept to North Alabama

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Integrity Hotel Management have announced the grand opening of their first dual-branded property in Alabama, featuring avid hotels and Candlewood Suites. Located at 1207 Jordan Road SW in Fort Payne, the hotel is situated off Interstate 59 and sets a new benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the region. “We are […]

Lockheed Martin to develop next-gen satellites for NOAA in a $2.27B contract

NASA has awarded Lockheed Martin the contract to develop and build the Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite constellation for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This project, encompassing an initial three spacecraft with options for four additional ones, carries a total potential value of $2.27 billion. The GeoXO mission is poised to enhance and […]

Key issues and candidates collide during District 5 debate

Five local organizations came together on Saturday, July 13 to host a Meet the Candidate Forum for Huntsville’s City Council District 5 contest. The meeting was held at St. Luke Christian Church on Sparkman Drive.  The National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Greater Huntsville Area Chapter, 100 Black Men of Greater Huntsville, the League […]

Council change causes controversy, approval received for infrastructure strategy on Bob Wallace

Image;: Provided by Sarah Zupko, Huntsville Business Journal At its July 7 meeting, the Huntsville City Council made key decisions on several significant issues, including the implementation of smart traffic technology, the demolition of hazardous buildings, and changes to the broadcasting of public comments. Recognizing Local Beekeepers The council honored the Madison County Beekeepers Association’s […]

UAH embarks on $216 million transformation of Executive Plaza site

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is taking the next step in campus revitalization with the university’s most ambitious project to date. UAH is moving forward with plans for the multi-phased development of the 58-acre Executive Plaza Development site, aiming to transform the site into a vibrant multi-use district. The property is set to […]

Huntsville greenlights $7.1 million urban park project

Huntsville’s City Council has approved a $7.1 million construction contract with Bailey-Harris Construction Company to develop a new nine-acre urban park in south Huntsville, named Hays Farm Central Park. The park will offer an array of features, including a gazebo, windmill, lagoon and waterfall, pavilion, and restrooms. Additionally, there will be a fitness court created […]