In 2023, Huntsville Transit experienced a notable resurgence in ridership, marking a steady rebound following the initial downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fixed route ridership reached 94% of pre-pandemic levels, while paratransit routes saw an impressive 97% return. The Orbit fixed-route buses carried 630,569 passengers in 2023, the highest figure since the pre-pandemic peak […]
BlueHalo has announced the acquisition of Eqlipse Technologies (Eqlipse), a provider of differentiated products and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). BlueHalo, a developer of next-generation capabilities for the Space and Military industries, intends to utilize Eqlipse’s technical talent and suite of products to deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to […]
Last week, Governor Ivey’s office announced the formation of a task force aimed at proposing policies for the responsible and efficient utilization of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within state executive-branch agencies. The task force was created by Executive Order 738. The statement explained that the task force “will consist of seven cabinet members, two representatives […]
The February 02 regularly scheduled Huntsville Council meeting featured a packed agenda. Budgetary talks followed the approval of Huntsville’s Music Office Programs Coordinator, alongside approval of several job openings. The budget reappropriations featured nearly $600k in funds to support local projects and organizations, all while the Mill Creek development returned to the forefront, much to […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has been re-designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). The designation was earned after a comprehensive review of cybersecurity-related research activities and outcomes from the students, faculty and research staff involved in computer science and computer […]
Drake State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools (HCS) have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison County. As a notable step towards this shared goal, Madison County has donated a dump truck to facilitate Drake State’s free CDL classes. HCS will provide space for the […]
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has a new vice president for student affairs and dean of students. Dr. Ronnie Hebert, who has been serving as the university’s interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students, was approved for the position by The University of Alabama System (UAS) Board of Trustees during […]
A major change to office space in downtown Huntsville is taking shape with the demolition of a pair of decades-old buildings located on Seminole Drive. Breland Companies initiated the demolition of the old K&M Glass buildings. The goal is to make room for a new 60,000 square foot Class A office building, which will complement […]
On Monday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson named Joseph Pelfrey director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective immediately. Pelfrey has served as acting center director since July 2023. “Joseph is a respected leader who shares the passion for innovation and exploration at NASA Marshall. As center director, he will lead the […]
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, a national restaurant and sports bar, celebrated the opening of the franchise’s first North Alabama location yesterday at 10:30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8368 Hwy 72 West, Madison, AL. The grand opening featured a special presentation of $5,000 to local charity Manna House. The first 100 guests also received a […]
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