New records revealed in 2023 Huntsville development review

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Huntsville’s residential building boom appears to be catching its breath after years of construction at a furious pace. However, with continued growth in population and new jobs, forecasts indicate that 2024 will still be higher than the 10-year average for residential construction, a study from the City’s Long-Range Planning Division reveals. The 2023 Huntsville Development Review […]

Ribbon-cutting unveils revitalized Huntsville city park

James C. Crawford Park in Huntsville has a fresh new look and more functional spaces. On Tuesday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially unveil the park after 4 months of renovations. The renovations include a new, regulation-size basketball court and an 80-foot pavilion complete with picnic tables and electrical outlets. Also upgraded were the […]

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 […]

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 […]

New facilities and partnerships among goals for Pelfrey as Marshall Director

On February 5, 2024, Joseph Pelfrey stepped into his role as director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Up until then, he had been acting director since July of 2023. Pelfrey has been with NASA for two decades, holding several positions from aerospace engineer to deputy center director. He recently held a press conference to […]

Rate cuts likely delayed as economy hotter than projected

The Consumer Price Index, tracking the economy during the first month of 2024, suggests that the Federal Reserve will be unlikely to cut interest rates until late spring at the earliest.  Data for January showed that the annual inflation rate registered at 3.1%. While this is a noticeable decrease from the 3.4% of December, economists […]

City of Huntsville announces 2024 internship program

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Are you a college student looking for a valuable and enriching career experience? The City of Huntsville has announced its 2024 Summer Intern Program, open to applicants ages 19 or older with a high school diploma or GED. Candidates currently enrolled in or who have recently graduated from accredited colleges or universities […]

Representative Strong secures $7M for Huntsville International Airport

Representative Dale W. Strong helped secure a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for $7 million that will go towards terminal improvements at Huntsville International Airport. The grant funds were awarded from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Terminal Program. The grant will fund eligible portions of renovations at the airport such as the expansion of the concourse […]

Huntsville Transit surges with record ridership as additional upgrades near completion

In 2023, Huntsville Transit experienced a notable resurgence in ridership, marking a steady rebound following the initial downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fixed route ridership reached 94% of pre-pandemic levels, while paratransit routes saw an impressive 97% return. The Orbit fixed-route buses carried 630,569 passengers in 2023, the highest figure since the pre-pandemic peak […]

Ivey’s GenAI task force explained: Officials weigh in on local, state business implications

Last week, Governor Ivey’s office announced the formation of a task force aimed at proposing policies for the responsible and efficient utilization of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within state executive-branch agencies. The task force was created by Executive Order 738.  The statement explained that the task force “will consist of seven cabinet members, two representatives […]