American Heart Association Alabama Names 2025 Huntsville Leaders of Impact Winner

The American Heart Association Regional Office in Huntsville, Alabama, has announced that Kaitlynn Roark, Founder & CEO, Libertas Technologies, is this year’s winner of their 2025 Leaders of Impact Campaign.  Roark was the top fundraiser for this year’s campaign. The proceeds from this campaign will directly support lifesaving research, health education, and community initiatives in […]

This Weekend: UAH Department of Art, Art History, and Design Hosts Annual High School Art Expo

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Department of Art, Art History, and Design is celebrating the next generation of artists from area high schools with its annual Art Expo, taking place Saturday, Nov. 15, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Wilson Hall on the UAH campus. Tours of the UAH art facilities and participatory […]

Kalm Therapeutics Wins $100,000 in Alabama Launchpad Life Sciences Track

Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has announced Kalm Therapeutics as the winner of $100,000 in non-dilutive funding in the Life Sciences Track. AJ Singhal, founder of Kalm Therapeutics, will receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding, as well as access to follow-on mentorship and exposure […]

Drake State honors veterans with inspiring event in Huntsville

Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a special event celebrating veterans at the Von Braun Center on November 3. Sal Gonzalez, Marine Corps Veteran, musician, and spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project Warriors Speak Initiative, was the headlining speaker for the event. Through music and storytelling, he shared his personal struggles and victories with […]

City of Madison Swears in New Mayor and Council Members, Marking Shift in Leadership

This August, voters in the city of Madison elected a new mayor for the first time in over a decade.  On November 7, Mayor Ranae Bartlett and six new city council members were officially sworn into office during a standing-room-only ceremony at Madison City Hall. Immediately following the event, the Huntsville Business Journal spoke with […]

Bank Independent Honors Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

Bank Independent recently recognized two Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The students were honored at a reception hosted by representatives from Bank Independent and NW-SCC. Sophomore Skylar Wright has been awarded a renewal of the scholarship. A 2024 graduate of Brooks High School, Wright is […]

Animal Services and H.A.W.S. to Distribute Free Pet Food Nov. 16 as Shutdown Strains Local Families

To help pet owners affected by the ongoing government shutdown, Huntsville Animal Services is partnering with H.A.W.S. (Helping Animals Without Shelter) to host a free pet food drive-thru event on Sunday, Nov. 16. The free, rain-or-shine event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Parkway NW. During the event, volunteers and […]

In an Age of AI Disruption, Huntsville Firm Finds Room to Grow

Amid national headlines about corporate layoffs and economic uncertainty, some Huntsville businesses are still growing, a sign of resilience in the local economy. Capstone Research Corporation, a Huntsville-based defense contractor founded in 2019, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Cummings Research Park. The facility expands the company’s labs, integration space, and […]

Shutdown Resource Event Set for Nov. 6–7 in Huntsville

Later this week, community leaders in Huntsville will host a two-day resource event for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, which has been in effect since Oct. 1. The event will take place Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6–7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive SW. […]

District Town Halls Offer Glimpse Into Huntsville’s Next Chapter

As part of Community Planning month in October, four of five Huntsville City Council districts held public forums to discuss future plans. Town halls hosted by district representatives were held at the North Huntsville Public Library–Shurney Center (District 1, Michelle Watkins), Optimist Recreation Center (District 2, David Little), Sandra Moon Community Center (District 3, Jennie […]