North Alabama Commission Chairmen discuss growth, infrastructure, workforce development at Madison Chamber event

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The Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted its first State of the Region event Tuesday, July 28, at Toyota Field, bringing together elected officials, business leaders and community partners to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Alabama’s fastest-growing region. The highlight of the event, a panel discussion, featured Madison County Commission Chairman Ronald “Rex” Vaughn and […]

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Alabama A&M-Omni2Max athletics patch deal built on academic talent, workforce development

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When Alabama A&M announced its historic football patch deal with Omni2Max, it marked a continuation of a partnership that began about 10 months ago. A segment of that partnership resulted in the corporate football jersey patch deal making Alabama A&M the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to secure a corporate jersey-patch partnership for […]

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Huntsville Bet on Live Music—The Gamble Is Paying Off, But By How Much?

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Eight years after Huntsville bet that live music could become an economic development tool, a new report says the gamble is paying off. According to the 2026 Huntsville Music Audit, unveiled Tuesday at Mars Music Hall, the city’s music economy generated an estimated $278.2 million in economic output last year, supported 3,047 jobs, and contributed […]

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Tennessee River Greenway addition completes 17-mile loop in South Huntsville

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“…5-4-3-2-1.” And with that traditional Huntsville ribbon-cutting countdown from Mayor Tommy Battle, a 1½-mile extension of the Tennessee River Greenway was launched. Battle led Wednesday’s ceremony celebrating the latest addition to Huntsville’s network of greenways that completes a continuous 17-mile loop in South Huntsville. “This loop began 20 years ago with the Aldridge Creek Greenway,” […]

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The Orion Amphitheater to Host 2026 International Festival of North Alabama

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The International Society of Huntsville will present the 2026 International Festival of North Alabama (iFEST) on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12–5 p.m. at The Orion Amphitheater, located at 701 Amphitheater Drive NW in Huntsville.  iFEST is a thrilling trip around the world in one place–at no cost. This free, family-friendly festival brings together diverse […]

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Huntsville residents invited to apply for fall Civic Engagement Academy

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The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is accepting applications for the fall 2026 Civic Engagement Academy, a free program designed to educate residents about local government and opportunities for civic participation. Established in 2022 by community leaders Rhonda and Frank Broyles, the Civic Engagement Academy has grown to more than 350 alumni since […]

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Piper & Leaf Up for National Award; Public Voting Open

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Piper & Leaf has been nominated in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Tea Subscription, placing the Lacey’s Spring-based company among finalists from across the country. The company, which launched at a local farmers market with a focus on crafting tea from locally-sourced ingredients, said the national recognition reflects not only its […]

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Redwire announces major expansion with jobs and production of UAS and mission-critical space infrastructure

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Fresh off the heels of Huntsville being named among the nation’s top cities for aerospace and defense investment, it was announced that Redwire, an integrated aerospace and defense company, will expand its presence in the Rocket City. The announcement was made this morning by Redwire officials with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and state economic officials […]

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‘Hear to Be Seen 3’ project seeks collaboration of musicians and photographers

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Seeking images that “explore identity, artistry, and connection through the power of collaboration,” the “Hear to Be Seen” project returns for its third year. “Hear to Be Seen 3: Connect, Collaborate, Create” invites photographers and musicians from the area to collaborate on original photographic work celebrating North Alabama’s music scene. The event also serves as […]

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Randolph School’s Leo Center for Excellence aims to bring students, alumni, community together

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Randolph School’s Leo Center for Excellence, which opened in March 2026, is alive with both student and community activity ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.  Made possible by lead donors Fay and Karl Leo, the Leo Center is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose facility on Randolph’s campus. It combines a second competition gymnasium with a top-tier weight […]

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