National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology makes only Alabama stop at HudsonAlpha in Huntsville

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On Tuesday, April 28, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) visited the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville as part of the organization’s Biotech Across America Roadshow. The roadshow is a nationwide effort to highlight biotechnology innovation across the country and inform future recommendations to Congress. HudsonAlpha is the commission’s only stop in […]

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Huntsville kicks off Historic Preservation Month with focus on indigenous history

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“When people think of indigenous people, they think of us in the past tense. Indigenous people are not relics … we’re still here.” Those words from Brice McGhee of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians accented the theme “Telling the Full Story of America” for this year’s Historic Preservation Month. The celebration focuses on Huntsville’s […]

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TVA and Plus Power of Houston sign 20-year battery energy storage agreement

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To help strengthen power affordability and American energy dominance, the Tennessee Valley Authority has entered a 20-year contract to add 200 MW/800 MWh of battery energy storage through a project in Jackson County. Houston-based Plus Power and the TVA, the nation’s largest public utility, announced the agreement Tuesday. Plus Power develops, owns, and operates battery […]

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JST to open $500M electronics plant in Guntersville’s Conners Island Business Park

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It helps to be a known quantity and that familiarity helped Guntersville land a $500 million electronics plant. Japan-based JST said Friday it will build an automation-based facility in the city’s Conners Island Business Park. The project is expected to cover 540,000 square feet and feature a design that incorporates the natural setting of the […]

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From family project to flourishing farm: 1818 Farms grows in North Alabama

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In 2012, Natasha McCrary launched 1818 Farms as a small family project.  The idea was simple: teach her children about responsibility and entrepreneurship through a hands-on experience. That idea quickly evolved. What began as a request from her son for a sheep has grown into a nationally-recognized brand rooted in nature, sustainability, and community connection. […]

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Huntsville Botanical Garden breaks ground on INTUITIVE science complex, makes way for community STEM education

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The Huntsville Botanical Garden officially broke ground on construction of the INTUITIVE Plant Science Complex (IPSC) on Tuesday, February 24. During a ceremony to mark the project’s start, local leaders gathered at the garden to celebrate and offer words of encouragement for the initiative. The complex is expected to increase plant production by more than […]

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Monte Sano State Park cuts ribbons to renovations of historic CCC-built cabins

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After nearly a century of hosting visitors at Monte Sano State Park, the rustic cabins have undergone a facelift. They’re not the “glamping” style of cabins that is gaining popularity around the country, but they provide modern comforts, offering visitors the perfect mix of heritage and hospitality. “Several of these cabins boast stunning views of […]

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Tree City USA: Huntsville celebrates Arbor Day with 35-year commitment to urban forestry

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Watercress Capital of the World. The Rocket City.  Hockey Capital of the South. Pentagon of the South. To its growing list of monikers, Huntsville has one that brings its own sense of pride to the community: Tree City USA. For 35 years, the city has had this designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. The honor […]

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New Hays Farm park anchors south Huntsville development rooted in generations of land stewardship

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The opening of The Park at Hays Farm in late 2025 marked a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of south Huntsville, adding a new urban green space designed to serve a rapidly growing part of the city.  City officials, community leaders, and members of the Hays family gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at […]

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Dr. John Christy retiring from UAH; Dr. Lee Ellenburg named state climatologist

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After nearly 40 years, an era of climate expertise is coming to an end at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the state. Dr. John Christy, distinguished professor of Atmospheric Science and director of UAH’s Earth System Science Center, is retiring from UAH and as the state climatologist in July. He began studying global […]

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