Torch Co-founder Bill Roark Speaks at U.S Senate Committee Hearing: Shares Support for Employee Stock Ownership Legislation

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On Thursday, July 24, Bill Roark, a Huntsville resident and co-founder of Torch Technologies, appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee in Washington, D.C. Roark spoke to the committee to share his support for the Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act.  The hearing coincided with the introduction of the bipartisan […]

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Mason Music is Bringing Their Beat to Huntsville-Madison

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If you’ve ever wanted to learn an instrument, or just wanted your kid to have a fun, supportive place to grow their musical talents, Mason Music is about to make that easier than ever. The state’s biggest private music school is opening its very first North Alabama location in Madison, and they’re throwing a big […]

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One Year Later, Is Huntsville Driving Safer?

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Chief Kirk Giles and Sgt. Christopher Jackson of the Huntsville Police Department, along with City Councilman David Little, offered some figures and insights during a press conference at City Hall to highlight the first year of the city’s hands-free driving ordinance. The law took effect July 1, 2024, and through July 1 of this year […]

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Five-Hour Council Meeting Yields Controversial Decision

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The Huntsville City Council’s regular meeting Thursday night turned into a marathon session that lasted for nearly five hours, and one resolution that met with much debate was approved by the slimmest of margins. Representatives for Huntsville, Scottsboro and Athens proposed to form the North Alabama Public Energy District, a cooperative district, which seeks to […]

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City Council Delays Vote on AI-Equipped Garbage Trucks Amid Privacy Concerns

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With a resolution to attach Artificial Intelligence-powered software cameras to garbage trucks to monitor home and road conditions on the agenda, Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council promised to be interesting. It was, and also very long, with nothing being settled over the AI project. It will be re-addressed at the Sept. […]

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Depot planning underway as City reimagines historic grounds as community hub

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The Huntsville Depot won’t see a wrecking ball. The nearby Roundhouse isn’t a sure thing. Other buildings sharing the seven-acre site downtown off Church St. might get the axe. The trio of Mayor Tommy Battle, Director of Urban and Long-Range Planning Dennis Madsen and City Historic Preservationist Katie Stamps have made assurances that while some […]

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City Council Gathers to Shape Priorities for Tight FY26 Budget

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One thing the Huntsville City Council can all agree on when the time comes to finalize a budget for fiscal year 2026 – solving city traffic flow problems will be a priority in what looks to be a tight budget. The council held a special session where each member in attendance could voice their opinion […]

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Huntsville’s Greenway Vision Expands with Community at the Center

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On July 17, Huntsville residents gathered at City Hall to help shape the future of the city’s greenways. The open house—hosted by the City of Huntsville’s Planning and Landscape Management teams—invited the public to explore maps, learn about upcoming trail expansions, and contribute ideas that will directly influence the evolving Greenway Master Plan. Huntsville currently […]

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Celebrate the 60th Annual National Health Centers Week at the Community Fun & Wellness Block Party in Huntsville

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Three community health centers in North Alabama—Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc., HAPPI Health, and Thrive Alabama—are jointly organizing the 4th annual Community Fun & Wellness Block Party. The event, held in observance of National Health Center Week, aims to highlight the services provided by community health centers and to connect residents with a variety […]

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Rocket City Marathon Announces First-Ever Philanthropic Partner

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The Huntsville Track Club and Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF) announced today a new long-term philanthropic partnership between Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend and HHF, marking the first official charitable alignment in the marathon’s 49-year history. Proceeds from the 2025 Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend, happening Dec. 12–14, will help fund the development of a therapy […]

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