From Gridiron to Green Space: Goldsmith-Schiffman Field Set for $8–10M Makeover

Another facility is being repurposed near downtown Huntsville, and while it’s not as old as the 165-year-old Huntsville Depot that is awaiting a facelift, the newest reclamation project holds its own firm place in city history. Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, which opened in 1934 to host football games, is getting a makeover, not as an athletic venue, […]

Huntsville Expands City Limits with Major Annexation, Eyes Retail Growth

The Huntsville City Council continued to gobble up land at its regular meeting Thursday, approving an annexation request north of Bob Wade Lane. The 572.48 acres are bisected by Mt. Lebanon Road. The annexation was requested by the Sam and Rosa Harris Family Farm LLC and, according to city administrators, could help support and foster […]

New UAH Engineering Facility Reaches Topping-Out, Paving Way for 2026 Opening

HPM announced on Monday that the Raymond B. Jones Engineering Building at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has reached its topping-out milestone, marking the point at which construction has risen to its full height. The facility broke ground in April 2023, with work commencing in October 2024. Completion is anticipated for June 2026 in […]

Real Estate Update: July Monthly Report Shows Dip in Closed Sales, Median Sales Price

The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) has released its monthly report for the Huntsville/Madison County market for the month of July. The report shows that closed sales in all properties have dipped by 8.7% from July of 2024, and the median sales price in all properties has seen a 1.8% decrease as well. The […]

Bank Independent’s Penny Camp Named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV

Bank Independent has announced that Penny Camp, Executive Vice President and newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer, has been named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV, a prestigious statewide leadership program that brings together accomplished professionals to foster stronger communities and a brighter future for Alabama. “Penny is a thoughtful, forward-thinking leader who deeply understands the importance […]

LAUNCH celebrates 10 years, unveils strategic plan for North Alabama

Marking a decade of service to North Alabama, LAUNCH Regional Partnership gathered elected officials, community and business leaders, and residents for a “State of the Region” address on Thursday, August 14 at Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur. The all-volunteer organization was created to encourage collaboration among the state’s 10 northernmost counties. LAUNCH Chair […]

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy celebrates milestone with official ribbon cutting on the Boulevard

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy has opened the curtain on a new chapter with its move to the Boulevard in the historic Merrimack Mill district. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated space took place on August 13. Attendees included FPCTA leadership, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon, and […]

Gener8tor’s Summer 2025 Showcase Puts Local Startups in the Spotlight

Entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders gathered Wednesday evening at The Camp in MidCity for the gener8tor Huntsville Summer 2025 Showcase, celebrating a new cohort of local startups and highlighting the city’s growing innovation ecosystem. Sierra Peña, program director for Spark and gBETA in Huntsville, kicked off the event. “Our mission is to invest in communities’ […]

Sameer Singhal, CFD Research President & CEO, Joins Board of ServisFirst Bank

ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Sameer Singhal, President and CEO of CFD Research, to the ServisFirst Bank Huntsville Advisory Board, effective September 2025. Singhal is the President and CEO of CFD Research, where he leads the company’s strategic vision and long-term growth. Since joining CFD Research in 2008, he held a variety of […]

Mary Kate Moore Joins ServisFirst Bank Team

ServisFirst Bank has announced the addition of Mary Kate Moore as a Private Banker for ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. In this role, she will be responsible for developing and managing relationships, providing tailored banking solutions, and delivering personalized service to meet the complex financial needs of her clients. “We’re excited to have Mary Kate Moore join […]