Southern States Bank adds new Huntsville Market President

Southern States Bank, a subsidiary of Southern States Bancshares (NDAQ: SSBK), announced the addition of their new Huntsville Market President, Senior Vice-President Chris Allen. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the bank while growing and originating new deposit and commercial loan relationships in the Madison County market. With over a decade of […]

106 Jefferson Hotel accolades continue growing with MUSE Hotel Award

Since its grand opening in 2021, 106 Jefferson Hotel has rapidly ascended the ranks of hospitality excellence. The lifestyle boutique hotel located downtown has been winning awards nonstop since the doors opened such as Emerging Business of the Year from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber and the Best Hotel award in Event Publishing’s Best of Huntsville […]

Buffalo Rock eyes new facilities and investments after winning 2024 Bottler of the Year Award

Buffalo Rock Company, the nation’s largest single-family, privately-owned Pepsi® and Keurig Dr Pepper® bottler, has been recognized as Beverage Industry’s 2024 Bottler of the Year. This award highlights Buffalo Rock’s dedication to maintaining high standards in beverage production and distribution. Serving regions across Alabama, western Georgia, and the Florida panhandle, the company is synonymous with […]

Need something to do with the family this weekend? Check out the return of the Battle of the Buffalo!

If the mere mention of ‘chicken wings’ makes your mouth water, you’ll want to mark “Battle of the Buffalo” on your calendar for Saturday, April 13. The public is invited to attend the fifteenth anniversary of the largest philanthropic chicken wing festival in the southeast, with all proceeds going to cancer research. Battle of the Buffalo will take […]

City of Huntsville approves two projects to address homelessness and housing insecurity

In a response to the pressing issue of homelessness, the Huntsville City Council has approved two significant initiatives aimed at providing safe, affordable housing and critical support services to vulnerable populations within the community. The first initiative involves the approval of a project to construct a 42-unit multi-family development on Venona Avenue, utilizing funds partially […]

Huntsville’s Century BMW among national winners of BMW Center of Excellence Award

BMW of North America, a major player in the United State’s automotive industry since 1975, announced the recipients of its annual Center of Excellence (COE) awards. Among the list of 40 BMW dealers across the nation recognized for their achievements in sales, service, and customer experience, Huntsville’s very own Century BMW made the list. The […]

USAF veteran serves veteran-owned businesses through cost reduction

Following his service in the U.S. Airforce (USAF), Shawn Cooper, CEO of Cooper Financial Group (CFG), turned his attention to pursuing an advanced education, eventually beginning a new career in cost reduction for other veteran-owned businesses. Having ended his career as a heavy equipment operator for the USAF in 2005, Cooper set his focus on […]

Where are interest rates headed for the Rocket City?

With interest rates hitting a two-decade high, many consumers across the Huntsville area wonder where rates are headed for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Higher interest rates, along with higher prices have affected housing affordability where the median household income can no longer afford the median priced home in the Tennessee Valley. In […]

Mark your calendar! Downtown Huntsville releases full slate of events for 2024

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. has announced the schedule for the 2024 event season, which promises a series of unforgettable experiences in the Heart of Huntsville.  Kicking off the season is the Downtown Open, a free mini-golf experience set up around Courthouse Square. From April 18 through April 30, participants can enjoy creatively designed holes, courtesy of […]

Rocket City Regional FIRST robotics competition draws international talent to Von Braun Center

Competitors, spectators, referees, judges, and volunteers packed into the Von Braun Center (VBC) last week for the Rocket City Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Event.  The four-day event ran from April 3-6 and was hosted by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics. While dubbed a “regional” event, 47 teams from across […]