Building the future: Huntsville’s 2025 State of the Schools highlights workforce readiness, teacher support, and student success

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Last week, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce and The Schools Foundation (TSF) hosted their State of Schools breakfast at the Von Braun Center. Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2025 Board Chair Jeff Samz opened the event, introduced notable attendees, and updated attendees on the chamber’s efforts in supporting all three school systems.  “In the Chamber’s 2025 […]

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Thrive Alabama hosts President George W. Bush for fundraising event

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Thrive Alabama recently hosted President George W. Bush at the Von Braun Center to fundraise for the organization’s capital campaign, “When One Thrives, All Thrive.” The initiative aims to raise $8 million for a 72,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art healthcare center in Huntsville.  The Huntsville Business Journal caught up with Thrive CEO Mary Elizabeth Marr after the […]

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Lift your spirits at Huntsville’s 13th Annual Community Kite Festival

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The City of Huntsville, in partnership with the Ray of Hope Foundation, will hold its 13th annual Community Kite Festival in March.  The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at John Hunt Park Festival Grounds, 2195 Jaycee Way. There is no charge to attend this family-friendly event. Whether […]

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Still need Valentine’s weekend plans? 7 last-minute Huntsville date ideas

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Love is in the air, but if Valentine’s Day snuck up on you this year, don’t worry—Huntsville has several special options to make your weekend special. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or a fun day out with friends, these seven last-minute date ideas will help you create unforgettable memories without the stress. From cozy […]

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NASA astronauts visit Huntsville: Expedition 71 crew shares details of 2024 mission to space, experiments in orbit

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On Wednesday, January 29, four NASA astronauts from Expedition 71 — Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, Jeanette Epps, and Tracy C. Dyson — visited the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.  During their time at the center, the crew shared compelling insights into their 2024 missions to the International Space Station. Dominick served as commander, Barratt as […]

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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center hosts Partnerships Forum: Invites local businesses and organizations to collaborate

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On Monday, January 27, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) held their largest-ever partnerships forum at the Space Camp Operations Building in Huntsville. More than 200 people attended in person, while an equal number participated virtually. According to MSFC event organizers, the goal of this forum was to “ … bring together industry, academia, […]

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North Alabama’s “Shark Tank” competition is back!

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Do you have a big idea that you would love to bring to life? Launch and Singing River Trail have announced that applications for the fourth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition are now open.  The competition, modeled after the hit television series “Shark Tank,” allows local entrepreneurs the chance to turn their unique […]

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Trash Pandas to host job fairs for minor league, college games

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Pitchers and catchers report to professional baseball spring training in less than a month when Major League veterans and big league hopefuls begin gathering at camps in Florida and Arizona. However, the time is now for the Rocket City Trash Pandas to put together their roster of Toyota Field workers for the 2025 Southern League […]

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Local organization offers high-quality opportunities for lifelong learners

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LearningQUEST’s spring term is right around the corner.  The organization, which partners with the Huntsville/Madison County Library, provides educational and enrichment opportunities to adult learners of all ages.  Most of the group’s meetings take place at the Downtown Library, with some gatherings occurring at the South Huntsville Public Library.  Groups that coalesce around specific interests, […]

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Discovering Mars: U.S. Space and Rocket Center unveils new exhibit on robotic explorers

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Always with eyes looking to the sky with designs on exploring the final frontier, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to usher in its latest museum attraction. The exhibit — Discovering Mars, Robot Explorers – “showcases the five very successful missions that have explored the Martian surface,’’ said Dr. Kimberly Robinson, […]

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