As an ongoing political tug-of-war drags on between Alabama and Colorado to land the permanent Space Command headquarters, frustration grows among politicians from both states. The decision, with Dr. Troy E. Meink’s approval by the U.S. Senate three weeks ago as the new Secretary of the Air Force, is expected any day to either move […]
Military families looking to save money over the next two weeks can find numerous deals and discounts in one place. In honor of the annual Armed Forces Celebration that has been extended this year, shops in Parkway Place are offering bargains throughout the mall. At least 15 stores are participating. The annual celebration is traditionally […]
FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent testimony before the Senate and House has raised more questions than answers about the future of the agency’s presence in Huntsville. On Thursday, Patel expressed support for the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal for the FBI—a plan that calls for a $545 million reduction in funding for salaries and expenses, […]
The start of a torrential downpour momentarily stole the attention of people gathered for the regular meeting of the Madison City Council, but business at hand soon commenced and demanded full attention. Leading the agenda was a presentation honoring Employee of the Year Roger Bellamy, Police Officer of the Year Josh Collins and Firefighter of […]
A recent briefing hosted by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) delivered a stark warning: the U.S. House’s proposed budget legislation could inflict severe damage on food assistance programs and Medicaid, pushing millions of Americans deeper into poverty and hardship. The virtual event brought together policy experts who highlighted how sweeping federal cuts, […]
The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) marked its 90th anniversary last week at a celebratory convention in Huntsville, touting decades of support for the state’s 465 cities and towns. Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, was elected president and Rusty Jessup, mayor of Riverside, as its new vice president during the three-day convention. But while the […]
Defense researchers, innovators, and industry leaders convened in Huntsville for a Department of Defense SciTech Connect Networking Event, which aimed to strengthen ties across the defense, science, and technology community. DoD SciTech Connect is a new initiative launched in December 2024 by the U.S Government. According to the DoD, this new platform was created to […]
Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) recently announced the resignation of President & CEO Rob Buddo. Buddo’s last day will be Friday, May 23, 2025, as he has accepted a new position in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Buddo joined DHI in 2022. “Rob helped shape where we are today,” said Mark Russell, Board Chair of […]
While residents, business folks, politicians and assorted local authorities and civic leaders await anxiously for the federal government to declare the future home of the United States Space Command, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center is moving SPACECOM’S cousin, Space Force, into the spotlight. On a night where talk of SPACECOM took a back seat, […]
On May 5, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey addressed the Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce at the Von Braun Center, offering her “Alabama Update 2025.” Speaking to a crowd of business leaders and sponsors including Meta, Mazda Toyota, Blue Origin, Boeing, and multiple defense contractors, Ivey painted a picture of Alabama as a state on […]
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