Exceptional Events Meet Culinary Excellence: Inside the Jackson Center Experience with Director & Chef Daniel LaBoudiere

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In the heart of Cummings Research Park, the Jackson Center isn’t just another meeting and event venue—it’s a place where premium hospitality, world-class culinary artistry, and exemplary service come together to create unforgettable experiences. For more than a decade, Daniel LaBoudiere has been the driving force behind the Jackson Center’s reputation for excellence. Originally hired […]

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Rocket City Marathon Announces First-Ever Philanthropic Partner

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The Huntsville Track Club and Huntsville Hospital Foundation (HHF) announced today a new long-term philanthropic partnership between Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend and HHF, marking the first official charitable alignment in the marathon’s 49-year history. Proceeds from the 2025 Rocket City Marathon Race Weekend, happening Dec. 12–14, will help fund the development of a therapy […]

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New Downtown Restaurant Surprises with Unique Ambiance and Locally Inspired Cocktails

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One Eleven, a new restaurant in downtown Huntsville, officially opened on June 9 to much excitement, quickly becoming a buzzworthy destination for locals and visitors alike. Located just a few blocks away from Big Spring Park and the downtown square, the eatery is well-placed in the heart of the city. It even has a storied […]

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2027 AYSO Tournament to Bring $9 Million Windfall to Huntsville

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An already vibrant 2027 schedule for national sports events in Huntsville is getting crowded as 360 teams, an estimated 15-16,000 visitors and a projected $9 million addition to city business coffers will arrive for a two week summer soccer tournament that year. The dates for the tournament are June 29 – July 3, 2027.  At […]

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Huntsville Tourism Summit Unveils Bold Vision for Outdoor Access, Lodging, and Engagement

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At this year’s Annual Huntsville Tourism Summit, local leaders, tourism professionals, and national experts shared a clear message: Huntsville is transforming into a destination where natural beauty, active lifestyles, and thoughtful infrastructure come together. From multi-use greenways to a growing hotel pipeline to a new nature discovery center in the works, the summit revealed a […]

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Local Mother-Daughter Duo Brings Belgian Pancakes to Alabama and Beyond

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In the midst of the global pandemic, many businesses faced unprecedented challenges. But for one mother-daughter team in Madison, the uncertainty was the catalyst for a new and successful venture. At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, Bailey Nichols and her teenage daughter Alexis found themselves looking for a meaningful way to stay […]

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Flying Biscuit Café Expands Alabama Footprint with New Huntsville Location

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Flying Biscuit Café, the Atlanta-based all-day breakfast brand known for its modern spin on Southern comfort food, officially opened its doors in Huntsville on April 22. Located at 3800 Governors Drive NW, the new franchise marks the company’s 37th location nationwide and its third in Alabama. The launch was met with strong community enthusiasm, with […]

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Two new extended-stay hotels open, Bolstering local hospitality sector

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On April 16, Huntsville’s hospitality landscape expanded with the grand opening of two extended-stay hotels—Everhome Suites and WoodSpring Suites—located side-by-side on Holmes Avenue. These additions cater to Huntsville’s increasing population of business travelers, contractors, and relocating professionals, offering a mix of affordable and upscale long-term lodging options. The grand opening celebration, themed “Opening Day Double […]

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Toyota Field Upgrade: Madison Council Faces Decision on $30M or $7M Option

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Two options are on the table for the Madison City Council to choose from as it looks to upgrade Toyota Field, home to the Double-A Southern League Rocket City Trash Pandas, to be in compliance with Major League Baseball’s standards for minor league facilities. One option would cost $30 million, the other $7 million. The […]

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A Conversation with Steve Whitman of All Needz Rental Center

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For years, Steve Whitman built a career in the environmental industry, working in different parts of the country before realizing that financial success didn’t always equal happiness. Though he was making good money, the industry no longer excited him. At 35 years old, he made a life-changing decision to return home to North Alabama and […]

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