On Tuesday, April 15, job seekers from North Alabama and beyond gathered at First Baptist Church for the ReLaunch Job Fair—a free, inclusive hiring event designed to provide direct access to quality employment opportunities. The fair, which ran from 9 AM to 1 PM, welcomed anyone seeking a new start: the unemployed, career changers, and […]
At the Madison County Commission’s April 9 meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Yates presented a report highlighting the expansion and growing popularity of rural recreation programs—and made a case for hiring an additional staff member to sustain that growth. Thanks to increased funding in 2024 and 2025, the department now employs two recreation coordinators […]
The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors’ (HAAR) Weekly Market Report, dated the last week of March 2025, shows that Huntsville’s real estate market has experienced a demand divergence between single-family units and townhouse/condo units. Single-family units saw a 53.9% increase in new listings posted during that week, while pending sales increased 19.8%, for a total […]
In an atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding federal jobs, Space Command, and Huntsville one thing seems sure: The city will carry on with business as usual if the status quo remains. Rumors have run rampant. The FBI is losing at least 50 employees, it was said when the White House announced significant reductions of federal employees. […]
As the federal enforcement deadline for the REAL ID Act approaches, Alabama professionals who travel frequently for work or access secure federal facilities should take note. Beginning May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant identification—known in Alabama as the STAR ID—will be accepted for boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal buildings. Though the deadline was […]
On Friday, April 11, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) Southern Branch held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new office in Huntsville, signaling the company’s commitment to establishing a stronger foothold in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the South. The opening comes as the Huntsville metro added approximately […]
FB Financial Corporation (“FB Financial”) (NYSE: FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (“Southern States”) (Nasdaq: SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is headquartered in […]
In a major win for Alabama’s public sector workers and their families, Governor Kay Ivey has signed SB 199—the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025—into law. The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, grants paid parental leave to public school educators, community college staff, and state employees for the first […]
The energy was electric in Huntsville this past weekend as Altitude Trampoline Park reopened its doors with a spectacular three-day celebration from April 4–6. Located at 6275 University Dr. NW, Suite 14, the park has undergone a major transformation, offering an entirely reimagined experience for jumpers of all ages. The grand reopening was packed with […]
The Huntsville Police Department reported last month that there has been a decline in city crime rates over the past five years despite extensive population growth. The drop in violent offenses such as murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault grabbed the most attention. But the rate of other criminal activity is also dropping, at […]
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