Madison Chamber Cuts Ribbon on a Bigger, Brighter Future

Tuesday morning thunderstorms gave way to clear skies as if on cue for a ceremony christening the new Madison Chamber of Commerce offices. And though the autumnal equinox moved the calendar into fall on Monday, summer had something left to say. A bright, hot sun cooked the parking lot for a ribbon-cutting in front of […]

Strong: North Alabama Ready for Golden Dome, SPACEPORT, and More

If Congressman Dale Strong is reading the tea leaves right in Washington, D.C., the Tennessee Valley will be getting more than Space Command. “I believe that North Alabama will play an even larger role in Golden Dome than many of our own people here believe,’’ Strong, who represents Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District, told the Huntsville […]

Huntsville Hosts Redstone Edge Conference, Combines Business Insight with Charity

Californian Theresa Kholoma attended her first Redstone Edge Conference inside the Jackson Center at Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park last week, but it wasn’t her first visit to the city. What she noticed won’t be surprising to residents of the area. “Actually, this is my third time (visiting Huntsville),’’ she said. “But you know, the first […]

Jim Page Named Interim Executive Director of Launch Regional Partnership

Launch Regional Partnership, a coalition of business and civic leaders from across North Alabama, has appointed its chairman, Jim Page, as interim executive director. Founded in 2015, the all-volunteer nonprofit has focused on aligning workforce development, expanding the region’s entrepreneurial network, and guiding land use planning across its 10-county footprint. It recently adopted a new […]

$343 Million Huntsville Budget Heads to City Council for Vote

Mayor Tommy Battle presented the Fiscal Year 2026 budget the day before the Huntsville City Council’s last regular meeting two weeks ago, followed by a work session on Friday to review the proposal. The budget process is complete, with only the council’s vote remaining at Thursday night’s meeting—a vote that is expected to pass. Mayor […]

Madison County Ranks Among Top 10 Best Counties to Live in America

Madison County has secured a spot among the best places to live in the nation, ranking seventh out of 2,764 counties in Niche’s 2025 list of “Best Counties to Live in America.” The county also claimed the top ranking within Alabama. Niche’s rankings are based on a comprehensive analysis of factors such as quality of […]

Toyota Gives Huntsville City Schools $4 Million Dollar Grant for STEM Education and Student Support

On Wednesday, September 17, Toyota Alabama gathered with local leaders to announce a new $4.2 million grant for Huntsville City Schools to expand access to STEM education and strengthen student support across the district. The announcement was made at the new Huntsville City Schools Center for Technology and represents the latest investment from Toyota’s Driving […]

City Council Weighs $343M Budget Focused on Growth, Safety, and Quality of Life

With the start of a new fiscal year beginning at the first of October, the Huntsville City Council is busy looking over Fiscal Year 2026. Mayor Tommy Battle will prioritize quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. Battle introduced his budget plan last week […]

Small Businesses Take Center Stage as Chamber Marks 40th Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber marked a milestone last week with its 40th Annual Small Business Awards Gala at the Von Braun Center. While the evening began with a brief technical issue during the opening video, the program soon found its rhythm, celebrating the companies and individuals who keep Huntsville’s economy dynamic and resilient. Recognizing the […]

City invites community for a conversation on poverty, strengthening the safety net

The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with the ELM Foundation, will host a forum on poverty next month aimed at strengthening the city’s social safety net. The “Community Conversation on Poverty: Collaborating to Strengthen the Safety Net” is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jaycee […]