Singing River Trail names new Executive Director

The Singing River Trail (SRT) Board of Directors has announced that Misti Potter will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Misti to the Singing River Trail team,” said Jared Mitchem, SRT Board Chair. “Her expertise in nonprofit leadership, combined with her proven ability to deliver impactful results, positions her […]

Techs and the City: Unveiling a vision for the next decade in Huntsville

Photo: gener8tor Old and young techies alike gathered on a cold Tuesday night at The Camp in MidCity to socialize during happy hour before a panel of local business heavyweights talked shop. The occasion was the inaugural “Techs and the City’’—a play on the title of a popular cable television series—and was subtitled “Huntsville and […]

Dallas, Lowe and Lincoln Mills closer to historic street signs

The preliminaries are nearly finished and the folks behind the movement to add the Dallas Mill Historical District to the growing list of Huntsville neighborhoods adorned with the city’s brown and white street signs are nearing their goal. The Dallas Mill burned down years ago, but old-timers and more recent arrivals alike gathered at Jackson […]

Drake State lands large grant aimed at building workforce infrastructure

Drake State Community and Technical College’s reputation as a leader in workforce development and innovation helped it land a grant worth $1,514,520. The award is part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants. Drake State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant. This funding is […]

Huntsville City Council honors heroic officers, discusses Weeden House updates

The Huntsville City Council convened Thursday, January 9th for its first regular meeting of the year, where they recognized remarkable acts of bravery, received updates from the community, and handled various city-related matters. The meeting began with a special recognition of Huntsville Police Officer Jason Tony and Sergeant Lambert for their extraordinary courage in responding […]

Madison Community Center: A new hub for community and connection

The city of Madison, Alabama, celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated new community center on January 9, marking a significant milestone for the community.  With speeches from city leaders, council members, and community partners, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was a testament to the collaboration and vision that made this facility a reality. The journey […]

UAH Constellation Concert Series opens tonight

A collection of musicians with varied influences and playing an eclectic mix of instruments are set to perform at the Constellation Concert Series, presented by The University of Alabama in Huntsville. But the players have one thing in common besides music. “All three events feature our own music faculty as solo artists and collaborators,’’ said […]

Child labor prevention, animal welfare, and worker’s rights among concerns presented at legislative forum

On Monday, January 6, North Alabama senators and representatives from 13 districts showed up for the annual Madison County Legislative Delegation Public Forum. The Huntsville City Council Chamber was packed with citizens who came to have their voices heard by their elected representatives. Those who wished to speak signed up at the door. Speakers were […]

Local laughs: Huntsville’s comedy scene takes center stage

As the city of Huntsville continues to grow in population and infrastructure, so do its citizens’ desires for more nightlife and live entertainment. Large venues such as the Von Braun Center, The Orion Amphitheater, and Levity Live offer shows from world class musicians, comedians, and other entertainers touring the country. Recently, social media platforms have […]