City announces 2023 Air Pollution Control Achievement award winners

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Since 1997, the City of Huntsville’s Air Pollution Control Board has been recognizing local companies for their voluntary efforts to keep our skies clean. Only those institutional and commercial facilities that go beyond regulatory requirements for reducing and controlling air pollutant emissions are eligible. During the 2023 Air Pollution Control Achievement Awards ceremony on Feb. 26, Mayor Battle and Huntsville’s Department […]

Huntsville gov-con business announces $8.7M expansion

Parry Labs, a government contractor and industry leader in Modular Open Systems Approach, is conducting an $8.7 million expansion of its Huntsville location. The new 36,000-square-foot space will bring the company closer to customers, partners, and amenities at Redstone Arsenal, The Gateway, and Bridge Street Town Centre. The state-of-the-art building will include a demonstration lab, […]

City Council approves Fire & Rescue grant, authorizes $128K firearms Purchase Agreement

On February 22, the Huntsville City Council addressed the controversy of long-term board appointments, called for public interest in city government, accepted a large grant for Huntsville Fire and Rescue, and approved $129K in condemned firearm sales.  Four Board of Zoning Adjustments members reappointed Nominees Kimberly Ford, Wendy Lee, John M. Ozier, and Bert Peake […]

Monthly report shows prices rising as mortgage rates stabilize

The monthly report for the month of January 2024, as compiled by the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR), shows indications that the local real estate market is beginning to shrug off the sluggishness of the end of the year.  The addition of housing inventory continues apace, with 1738 units on the market in January, […]

UAH turns 55: Celebrating The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s past, present and future in 2024

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) officially became an autonomous university within The University of Alabama System on June 16, 1969 – 55 years ago in 2024. Throughout this year, UAH will highlight historic milestones and achievements as well as celebrate the many people who have contributed to its success as it plans for further growth. […]

An inside look in Huntsville City School’s latest virtual academy

Huntsville City Schools (HCS) has announced that it will be opening its newest school, Artemis Virtual Academy, in August 2024. Artemis Academy will provide a hybrid school option for students and families that desire greater flexibility.  Students will complete much of their work online, while still having the option to come into a school setting […]

Community leaders and industry experts wrap up inaugural AI Symposium at the USSRC

A brand new program, held at U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s (USSRC) Space Camp Institute, has come to a close this afternoon.  The inaugural AI Symposium, entitled “How to Make AI Work for You,” was hosted over the past four days at the USSRC from February 20-23.  Mayor Tommy Battle opened the conference on the […]

Downtown Huntsville Inc. honor local businesses, community leaders with 2024 Downtown Awards

Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) hosted its 2024 Annual Meeting and Downtown Awards event at Campus 805’s Stone Event Center on February 21, 2024. The event was presented by sponsor Bank Independent.  The awards represent a vote of the public on what makes Downtown Huntsville great. Hville Blast hosted the voting for the 2023 Downtown Awards, […]

Above: Space to begin tests aboard International Space Station

Above: Space is gearing up to test the performance and durability of its proprietary materials in low orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE-19) mission. Scheduled for March, this mission will be flown by the SpaceX Dragon resupply mission, SPX-30. The MISSE facility’s environmental […]

How you can conquer the interview process

Writing resumes and cover letters, searching through job postings, and completing applications can be time-consuming and exhausting. Landing an interview, especially at a position you are very excited about, can inject a sorely needed boost of enthusiasm and hope.  However, the interview phase is merely the start of the hiring process and a competitive step […]