City of Huntsville to celebrate new Transit Center opening with free Orbit rides

After years of community input and public sessions, the city of Huntsville’s work on the new downtown transit center is coming to a close. Located at 521 Pratt Avenue NW next to Pinhook Creek, the new station will officially open on September 03, offering free rides throughout the month to celebrate the grand opening. In […]

Community leaders tour planned expansion space for community music technology center

On Thursday August 15, Mayor Tommy Battle and several other city officials toured the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center in anticipation for its upcoming makeover set to happen within the next two years.  The announcement comes just in time for Music Month here in HSV. Huntsville city leaders are officially in the planning stage of […]

Real Estate Update: Market primed as interest rates begin to drop

Real estate markets across the United States have begun responding to lowering interest rates.  In the first week of August, the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 6.73%. As a result, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage applications jumped 6.9% over that week, while refinance applications rose 16% over that […]

Fleet Feet HSV partners with Hays Farm to kick of Fall with free community event

Fleet Feet Huntsville is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fleet Feet Fall Fitness Festival (F5) on September 7, 2024, at Hays Farm. This FREE community-focused event offers a day packed with fitness activities for all ages. The day kicks off with the Path to Positivity 5K Run at 8 a.m., followed by a Kids […]

Athens State University partners with Bank Independent to launch Affinity Card Program

Athens State University has teamed up with Bank Independent to introduce a new Affinity Card program, aimed at offering debit and credit cards that benefit both users and the university. With every new card opened, Bank Independent will contribute $25 to the university, providing ongoing financial support for various initiatives. To mark the launch of […]

UAH’s Tennessee Resident Scholarships can make a big difference for out-of-state students

When Kara Trim was a high schooler making college plans, the Tennessee Resident Scholarship Program at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was an opportunity “too good to pass up.” “It made attending UAH incredibly affordable by offering in-state tuition rates, which was a game-changer for me and my family,” she says. “The scholarship not only […]

Huntsville City Schools Board candidates discuss challenges and strengths ahead of election day

The Huntsville Council of PTAs and The Schools Foundation partnered to host a public forum with the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education candidates. The forum was held in the auditorium of the Academy for Academics and Arts (AAA) on the evening of August 12.  The meeting was opened by Deb Stern, President of the […]

Huntsville’s Randolph School celebrates groundbreaking for multifaceted Leo Center for Excellence

On Friday August 9th, Huntsville’s Randolph School celebrated a significant milestone for the school’s history. More than 50 donors, alumni and school officials all gathered in the school’s Thurber Arts Center to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for The Leo Center for Excellence.  The Leo Center will be multifaceted in its utility. Featuring a new […]

District 5 School Board candidates Broadenax and Mathews face off in debate ahead of election

Zara Broadenax and Carlos Mathews (incumbent) are competing to represent District 5 on Huntsville’s School Board.  On August 10, Broadenax and Mathews participated in a debate-style forum at St. Luke Christian Church on Sparkman Drive. The public forum was the last meeting in the “Meet Your Candidates Series,” which was hosted by five local nonpartisan […]

Cummings Research Park to launch DefenseTech Accelerator aimed at expanding HSV’s Defense Industry

Cummings Research Park (CRP) is set to launch a DefenseTech Accelerator this fall, aiming to strengthen Huntsville’s defense industry by fostering the growth of small businesses focused on innovative technology solutions. The initiative, a collaboration between CRP, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, and Treble One, will leverage the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit program to keep vital […]