Pryor Field announces expansion via new multi-million dollar additions

Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is growing yet again, with a new taxiway and access road underway on the northwest side of the airport.  Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Tanner, AL, broke ground this month on a concrete taxiway and access road that stems off of the existing parallel taxiway for Runway 18/36. This […]

Sit Down With Success, Legacy Edition: A Conversation with Michael Kirkpatrick of DESE Research

The missile defense technologies developed by DESE Research Inc. hit the mark for their customers, which is one measure of the Huntsville company’s success. But what also hits the mark is the company culture. DESE Research CEO Michael Kirkpatrick said his father, the late Dr. Wallace “Wally” Kirkpatrick, started the business with culture in mind, […]

Sentar to support USACE Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville

Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, announced today it has been awarded the PAX Functional Services and Support Contract.  Through the awarded work, Sentar will be assisting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Support Center Huntsville (CEHNC) with teammate MTA. Sentar will be […]

Huntsville’s Summit 7 acquires CSW Systems

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Summit 7, a leading local provider of cybersecurity and compliance services for the Defense Industrial Base, announced the acquisition of CSW Systems. This acquisition will further enable Summit 7 to provide services regarding Classified initiatives in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) supply chains. This strategic acquisition solidifies Summit 7’s position as a […]

Huntsville Emergency Medical Services announces important community merger

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The board of directors of Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (HEMSI) has approved an agreement for the non-profit ambulance service to join the Huntsville Hospital Health System. The merger is effective January 1, 2024, according to a joint announcement from both entities.  Jeff Samz, CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System, mentioned that […]

MidCity to add Alabama’s first location of upscale Southern dining experience

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville’s food scene has grown with the recent population boom of the past few months. Now, a Southern favorite plans to grace the Rocket City next year. RCP Companies recently announced its newest addition to the MidCity District, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar. In 2024, the beloved Southern eatery will begin […]

Redstone Gateway announces completion of much anticipated development

HUNTSVILLE, AL –  Much to the excitement of North Alabama workers and traveling employees alike, the completion of a new addition to the ever expanding Redstone Gateway, a joint venture between COPT Defense Properties and Jim Wilson & Associates LLC, was just announced yesterday. The 150-room Fairfield by Marriott plans to open tomorrow, November 2, […]

Downtown historic location recognized by the National Park Service

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville’s own Harrison Brothers Hardware Store and the Historic Huntsville Museum have been designated by the National Park Service as part of the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network.  The brick building in which the historic store resides was constructed by father-son architectural team Henderson and Daniel Brandon. After Emancipation, Henderson, who had […]

Local, national real estate markets buck under interest rates

Housing affordability continues to be a major concern across the United States. ATTOM Data Solution’s Q3 2023 US Home Affordability Report shows that median single-family and condo unit prices in Q3 were less affordable than historic averages in 99% of counties nationwide.  Moreover, with interest rates hovering around 8%, ‘major home expenses’ now take up […]

Council provides updates on City Hall; approves demolition

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The common-place idiom “out with the old, in with the new” was very much alive this past week during the Huntsville City Council regular monthly meeting. With the new Huntsville City Hall set to open in April 2024, the City is moving ahead with plans to take down the current Administrative Building. The Council on Thursday approved a resolution […]