The Nutcracker Returns to the Stage

There’s nothing like the specter of a pandemic to put a damper on things. It was especially hard for Huntsville Ballet, for the year 2020 was also the year of no annual Nutcracker performances. Canceling the performances was a difficult decision for Phillip Otto, Artistic Director for Huntsville Ballet. The Huntsville Ballet’s production has been […]

No Moss Growing on the 212-Mile Singing River Trail

Aristotle once wrote, “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous”.  When the Land Use Committee of Huntsville’s Launch 2035 dedicated the first quarter mile of North Alabama’s original 70-mile-long Singing River Trail in late 2019, the idea of physically connecting Huntsville to Madison, Athens, and Decatur was quite marvelous – in […]

Huntsville Ranks #6 Among Best Places to Work in Manufacturing

Although the manufacturing industry hit its peak in the U.S around 1969, about 7.5 million jobs have been lost nationwide in the 50 years of industrial decline that followed. But there is good news. The manufacturing sector is making a comeback here in the United States. What’s more, it’s becoming quite the big deal in […]

2021 Polar Express On Main Arrives in Madison with 1st Annual Wassail Fest Sponsored by Downtown Merchants

The 2021 Polar Express Christmas on Main pulled into historic Madison Station in downtown Madison Thursday night with holiday festivities to kick off the Christmas season.  Presented by the City of Madison and the Madison Station Historic Preservation Society, the excitement was palpable as children “oohed” and “ahhed” at the shimmering lights of the Tinsel […]

Yulista Celebrates the Completion of its Campus at Redstone Gateway

In the Yup’ik language, the word “Yulista” means “a place with a lot of people.” The term, “Quyumta” means “in unity.” Put together, these two terms illustrate the goal of Yulista’s newest campus at Redstone: a place of unity for many people.  Alaska-based Yulista recently completed its Redstone Gateway Campus with its third building, the Yukon, […]

Space & Rocket Center Unveils New Mannequin Skywalker Exhibit

The force was with students from the Ardmore Boys & Girls Club as they got the first view of Blue Origin’s unveiling of the Mannequin Skywalker exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.  In partnership with Blue Origin’s nonprofit, Club for the Future, who recently made a $1 million donation to support Space Camp […]

Public to Get Glimpse of New Skatepark Design

The design for Huntsville’s new skatepark, which was approved to be built on three acres at John Hunt Park in January, will be unveiled at a public viewing Wednesday at Fractal Brewing Project at 3200 Leeman Ferry Road. The gathering is sponsored by the City of Huntsville, Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, The Skatepark Project […]

Avilution Opens Newest Facility Adding to Tech, Aerospace Growth of Jetplex Industrial Park

Huntsville’s evolution as an aerospace and technology hub took another step forward with the opening of Avilution‘s newest facility on the Huntsville International Airport campus. Formerly situated in a corporate airplane hangar at the airport, the aviation technology company Avilution now resides in a spacious, cutting-edge standalone facility nearby with a 6,000 square foot office and […]

Ardent Preschool & Daycare Brings Excellence in Childcare to Clift Farm

Schools are crucial to supporting and sustaining economic growth in any growing community and the 550-acre pedestrian-friendly Clift Farm development just got an A+ grade as Ardent Preschool & Daycare broke ground on their fourth Madison County campus on Uncle Frank Boulevard next to the Publix at Clift Farm in Madison. The school is expected […]

Science and Technology Come Alive This Weekend at 2nd Annual STEAMfest 2021

Huntsville’s contributions to space, missile defense, cybersecurity, and engineering make it one the world’s most important centers for science and technology. All of it will be on display at the 2nd Annual Huntsville Science Festival’s STEAMfest 2021 this Saturday, October 30 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free. This year, STEAMfest 2021 is […]