Drake State and AWS-Machine Learning University Brings Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the Classroom

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Drake State Community & Technical College is participating in the AWS–Machine Learning University Educators Consortium and Transformation Alliance. The college is one of 14 historically Black institutions working to broaden access to artificial intelligence and machine learning education in Alabama. The meeting culminated in the formation of the Alliance for AI and Machine Learning, a […]

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Huntsville Engineer Builds Growing Online Hub for Students and Professionals

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Huntsville civil engineer Maxwell R. Carter, PE, CFM, has spent a little over one year building and overseeing something he wished he had available to him when he was in school.  The 30-year-old Huntsville High School and University of Tennessee–Knoxville graduate is the creator of The Engineering Resource, a free online platform designed to help […]

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Madison Mompreneur’s Holiday Shopping Guide Builds on a Long Legacy of Area Women Entrepreneurs

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As holiday shoppers across Huntsville and Madison look for ways to support local businesses, the new Madison Mompreneur Holiday Shopping Guide arrives at an ideal moment. Featuring more than 100 mom-owned businesses—from handmade goods to educational services—the guide is designed to make local shopping more accessible and more community-focused during the busiest retail weekend of […]

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New Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Initiatives Aim to Extend Traveler Stays and Support Local Partners

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The Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is continuing to invest back into the Rocket City with their latest marketing initiatives, a mobile visitors center and a new, improved website.  The mobile visitor center will travel to various community events, festivals, and gatherings across Huntsville and Madison County. Jennifer Moore, president and CEO of […]

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UAH Announces SportsMED Arena Under New 10-Year Partnership

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Chargers will play basketball and volleyball in the SportsMED Arena for the next 10 years under a new partnership with SportsMED Orthopaedic Specialists, P.C. As part of the agreement, the orthopedic and spine care center has contributed $325,000 toward a total $1.3 million pledge to secure naming rights […]

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Drake State Enrollment Surges 19%, Reaching Highest Levels in 10 Years

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Drake State Community and Technical College reported its highest enrollment growth in more than a decade for Fall 2025, enrolling 1,417 students—a 19% increase from last year’s 1,187. Credit hour production also rose 23% to 10,760 hours. “This remarkable growth is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff, our community partnerships, and […]

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Huntsville Hosts Screening of My Mama Joe, Hope & Help with Producer Discussion

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In partnership with TARCOG’s Alabama Cares Program and the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) at Alabama A&M University, My Mama Joe, Hope & Help will be shown in Huntsville as part of an educational outreach effort called the Community Engagement Forum. The one-hour documentary, which broadcasts and streams nationally on the PBS platform, follows a […]

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Von Braun Center Unveils $15.3 Million Backstage Transformation to Boost Huntsville’s Growing Arts Economy

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Last week, the Von Braun Center celebrated a milestone in Huntsville’s performing arts infrastructure with an open house unveiling its first major backstage renovation in nearly 50 years. The $15.3 million expansion of the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall modernizes behind-the-scenes spaces that support the city’s growing performing arts scene and world-class touring productions. Historic […]

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Bank Independent Named One of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For

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Bank Independent has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker and the Best Companies Group, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has earned a spot on the list. “Being recognized once again as one of the Best Banks to Work For is truly a reflection of […]

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Akima Subsidiary to Develop Air Force T-7A Maintenance Training System

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Akima has announced that its subsidiary, Pinnacle Solutions, has been awarded a Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) delivery order by the U.S. Air Force to design, develop, and deliver the T-7A Maintenance Training System (MTS). The project, which supports the Air Force’s next-generation training platform, carries a total potential value of $369 million over […]

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