KBR, a global government contractor that provides technology and engineering solutions, won a $229 million recompete contract to develop improvements to the U.S. Army’s CH-47 Chinook fleet. The work will occur over five years in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of a multiple-award contract (MAC) with the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC). Specifically, this […]
Members of the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Committee (HPCAC) want to be clear. The body formed in 2010 serves as a bridge between the community and law enforcement. The panel is not part of nor governed by the force. Likewise, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) isn’t beholden to the council. Current HPCAC board members say […]
Huntsville Parks & Recreation is launching a new career path program for area youth. The initiative—the Teen Career Summit 2025—is free for ages 14-18 and takes place on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center. The program is designed to give teens the tools they need to plan for […]
At last week’s Madison County Commission meeting, area commissioners discussed potential raises for local elected officials. The discussion began with item nine on the meeting agenda: “Resolution regarding Madison County Sheriff’s Compensation.” Madison County Attorney Jeff Rich described the resolution. “This resolution is before you for consideration with regard to requesting the legislature to approve […]
As Madison County continues to grow and evolve, many local businesses and organizations are looking for ways to stay aligned with the region’s upward momentum. One such organization taking the lead on moving forward with the city’s growth is the Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Late last week, the CVB launched its new […]
By Dr. Wafa Hakim Orman Tariffs have dominated recent headlines, promoted as a tool to protect American jobs, to revitalize our industrial base, or to gain leverage in international negotiations. International trade, tariffs, and their short and long term consequences are a fairly nuanced and complex issue, but too often the nuance is lost amidst […]
The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for the 2025 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit an entry form is Monday, April 7. A $50 fee is required for each property nominated. Payment can be submitted via PayPal for digital nominations or by check mailed to P.O. Box 738, Huntsville, AL 35804. Checks […]
The return to office executive order implemented by the Trump administration went straight to the point. Soon after taking the helm from the former administration, Trump’s administration issued this directive: Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work […]
Last week, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce and The Schools Foundation (TSF) hosted their State of Schools breakfast at the Von Braun Center. Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 2025 Board Chair Jeff Samz opened the event, introduced notable attendees, and updated attendees on the chamber’s efforts in supporting all three school systems. “In the Chamber’s 2025 […]
Bulldozers moved in last week and began tearing down a City Hall building that had been part of Huntsville’s downtown skyline since 1965—a bustling time when the Rocket City played a starring role in the Space Race. But after nearly 60 years and with structural issues, the building had become obsolete. Huntsville built a larger, […]
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