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 […]

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center invests heavily in local education

Being adjacent to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center presents many educational advantages for students in Huntsville and the surrounding area. Marshall Center Director Joseph Pelfrey said Marshall considers the role of schools and educators crucial to inspiring and equipping students in STEM.  STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. “With their help, NASA can […]

Navigating change fatigue: causes, impacts, and strategies for success

Change fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or cynicism that individuals or organizations experience as the result of frequent or complex changes.  The three main causes that contribute to change fatigue are frequent changes, failed changes, and sudden, unexpected changes.  While periodic changes, even unsuccessful or sudden ones, may not be enough to induce change […]