Alabama A&M University names new VP of Government Affairs & External Relations

Alabama A&M University (AAMU), the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the  state, today announced the appointment of Shannon Frank Reeves, Sr. as Vice President of Government Affairs and  External Relations.   Reeves will oversee all federal, state, and local lobbying efforts for AAMU government affairs, military affairs, civic  engagement, and community affairs. As […]

Plans set in place for $50 M revitalization of Mill Creek neighborhood

A series of important public meetings held over the past week were led by the City of Huntsville to address the affordable housing need and important developments around Governors Drive in Huntsville. Through a series of three meetings, the City of Huntsville, in partnership with Urban Strategies, Inc., helped public information sessions that hoped to […]

Sales prices dip as Huntsville plans affordable housing director

The Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) has released its monthly report for the month of September.  The study shows that the average sales price for single family homes decreased from $371,000 to $370,000. However, the median figure for single family homes decreased down to $304,000, which is considerably lower than the national median of […]

Redstone Gateway to include major addition thanks to local partnership

Huntsville Hospital Health System and COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) have jointly confirmed that they will begin work later this year on a comprehensive primary care clinic at Redstone Gateway, a mixed-use development along Rideout Road near Redstone Arsenal’s Gate 9.  Huntsville Hospital’s Physician Care-Redstone is expected to open in the summer of 2024. “Providing a comprehensive and convenient […]

Navistar celebrates powertrain production plant expansion in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Navistar Inc. (Navistar) announced the start of production on the new International® S13 Integrated Powertrain at the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, production facility. T he International S13 Integrated Powertrain—composed of the S13 Engine, T14 Transmission, and Dual Stage Aftertreatment system—marks the final combustion product platform that Navistar will develop as the company transitions towards zero-emissions vehicles. […]

Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Interceptor program advances through major milestone

Lockheed Martin’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program executed its digital All Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR), in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The company remains on-plan to deliver NGI on an accelerated schedule for the warfighter. NGI is part of the MDA’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system and will provide a new, […]

Invariant Corporation slashes into the spooky season with Friday the 13th ribbon cutting

One Huntsville company was eager to embrace the Halloween season this past Friday while also celebrating a new milestone. Invariant held a ribbon cutting for the company’s newest expansion at 4040 Chris Drive which was branded as a “Spooky Soirée” and a “Wicked Ribbon Cutting” since it occurred on Friday the 13th just weeks before […]

Huntsville’s urban planning and infrastructure hopeful amidst growing pains

Cover image: Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto Huntsville kicked off its celebration of National Community Planning Month last week with a public event at the South Huntsville Public Library featuring city planners Thomas Nunez, Dennis Madsen, James Vanderver and Jo Beth Gleason, as well as Council Member Jennie Robinson. From sidewalks to public transportation, community growth […]

Huntsville City Council talks development, passes mobile device law after heated debate

Cover image: Provided by the City of Huntsville The Huntsville City Council kicked off the month on October 12 with a rather packed and exciting meeting. Shane Davis, Director of Urban and Economic Development, gave an update on Huntsville’s progress in restoring the Mill Creek neighborhood near downtown through the Choice Neighborhood Initiative, an initiative […]

New large-scale music festival approved; promises increased economic development and revenue

Music fans rejoice! A large-scale festival featuring internationally acclaimed artists is coming to Huntsville. At the Huntsville City Council meeting on Thursday, October 12, the Council voted unanimously to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a three-year partnership agreement with C3 Presents LLC, to produce a two-day festival in John Hunt Park. Mayor Battle […]