Bank Independent announces new promotion aimed at enhancing customer relations

Bank Independent has announced the promotion of Jennifer Smith to Business Development Officer for Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. “We are dedicated to fulfilling our customers’ banking needs by cultivating meaningful partnerships,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “In her new role as Business Development Officer, Jennifer will represent our bank’s brand in the communities […]

Huntsville City Schools breaks ground on new facility aimed at career and workforce development

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville leaders and community representatives were present this Wednesday at the intersection of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive for a groundbreaking new development aimed at enhancing the city’s educational facilities. Huntsville City Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming Central Office and Career Tech Facility, a project that will […]

Huntsville Chamber announces career fair for students and recent graduates

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with local and regional colleges and universities to connect college students with career opportunities in the Rocket City!  College students who are home on holiday break are encouraged to attend the Huntsville: ASmartPlace College Career Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber, located at […]

Amesite announces strategic partnership with Drake State targeting workforce education

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Over the past few years, Drake State has accomplished a series of “firsts” for the City of Huntsville. Now they are adding a new one to the ever expanding list.  Amesite Inc. (NASDAQ: AMST), a leading artificial intelligence software company offering a cloud-based learning platform for business and education markets, announced a […]

UAH research team awarded $402K from NASA to study light detection in space

Two researchers from The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) Earth System Science Center were recently awarded $402K from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 2022 Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science. Their research centers around the to discovery of what aspects of lightning flashes are captured by NASA’s Lightning Imaging Sensor on […]

Small Business Spotlight: “No bookstore, no problem” for The Snail on the Wall Bookstore

Huntsville is home to a rather unique bookstore…a bookstore without an actual store. What began as a pop-up book shop in 2017 has grown into quite the sophisticated operation for Lady Vowell Smith, founder and owner of The Snail on the Wall independent bookstore. A bookstore without a physical store certainly has its challenges, for […]

Bank Independent announces continued partnership with local university aimed at student success

Bank Independent continued an important community educational partnership that began back in 2018. Around 6 years ago, the Shoals community and the University of North Alabama (UNA) began the process of generating interest, ideas, and revenue for a state-of-the-art football stadium. Since the rebirth of their football program back in 1949, the University of North […]

Bryant Bank gives $250K to support UAH nursing and business colleges, athletics

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Bryant Bank continued its longstanding support of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) last month with a combined donation of $250,000 to three UAH programs: $100,000 each to the College of Nursing and the College of Business for scholarships, and $50,000 to the Department of Athletics. Ken Watson, president of Bryant Bank’s Huntsville market, said […]

Alabama A&M announces multiple partnerships aimed at student growth

HUNTSVILLE, AL – During its regular Board Meeting October 26, 2023, the Alabama A&M University Board of Trustees paved the way for several new partnerships and programs to enhance recruitment and expand opportunities for students. The Board received University-wide updates from President Daniel K. Wims and Cabinet leadership and entertained several key initiatives during Magic […]

City unveils new statues at William Hooper Councill Park

Alumni of Huntsville’s first public school for African-American students were joined by Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council-members Devyn Keith and John Meredith for an unveiling of four bronze statues at William Hooper Councill Memorial Park.  “Today is an opportunity to look back, constructively, at the challenges that our community overcame, and the good that […]