Construction to Start on 5-Story Bank Independent HQ in Huntsville’s ‘Living Room’

Downtown Huntsville continues to evolve and today there is a new addition to the skyline. Or, rather, in the words of Mayor Tommy Battle, Huntsville’s “living room.” Bank Independent and Prince Holdings broke ground Thursday for a five-story office building – 225 Holmes Avenue. The 77,000 square-foot building will include office space and ground-floor retail […]

A&M and UAH Athletics Tackle Financial Challenges During Pandemic

The pandemic created unique challenges for college athletic programs throughout the country, and the Division I Southwestern Athletic Conference came up with an original answer for its football programs. The SWAC moved the regular season to this spring. Players at Alabama A&M – the school is a member of the SWAC – reported for COVID-19 […]

Madison’s Growth Widespread – yet Balanced and Managed

MADISON — Over the years, Madison has been referred to as Huntsville’s bedroom community. For those who have lived in the area since the beginning of the space program, people were said to live or work, “out in Madison.” It is a community that has for so long been considered a quaint little rural stop […]

Construction on Constellation, the City’s ‘Front Door,’ is Underway

After decades of planning and dreaming, Constellation Huntsville is finally under construction. Located on about 11 acres sandwiched between Memorial Parkway, Clinton Avenue and the Von Braun Center, the mixed-use project has sparked numerous questions and much speculation over the years. Developer Scott McLain never lost faith, although it may have been shaken a bit […]

End of an Era: Huntsville’s Spencer Oil Sold to Mississippi-based Company

After nearly 100 years in Huntsville, an iconic business has been sold. Spencer Oil, founded in 1923, was sold Monday to Mississippi-based Dutch Oil and Victory Marketing, the operators of the Sprint Mart convenience stores. The family-owned company has operated from the same building on Woodson Avenue for 98 years. “We’ve had a good run […]

Shaken, not Stirred: Oscar Moon’s Milkshake Bar Opening at Stovehouse

In a year when we’re all yearning for simpler, sweeter, times, Oscar Moon’s milkshake bar will serve up frozen treats and a nostalgic experience straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. The shake shop/vintage soda fountain/milkshake bar is slated to open in the spring in Stovehouse, the company announced Monday. With names such as “The […]

State Expanding COVID-19 Eligibility to Those 65 and Older; More Front-line Workers

The Alabama Department of Public Health is extending eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people 65 or older, and additional groups of frontline workers, effective Feb. 8. Gov. Kay Ivey and the Public Health Department made the announcement Friday. The Vaccine Allocation Plan is available at www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19vaccine/assets/adph-covid19-vaccination-allocation-plan.pdf. Frontline critical workers listed in the plan are […]

Last Days to Vote! Boost HSV From No. 2 to No. 1 as USA Today’s Best Small Airport

According to the most recent leaderboard, Huntsville International Airport is in second place in USA Today’s Best Small Airport competition. But, guess what.  That is exactly where HSV stood last year in the last few days of the competition, and the community pulled together to vote and win.  According to Public Relations Manager Jana Kuner, […]

Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Annual #iHeartHsv ‘Digital Lovefest’

With February, comes Valentine’s Day, along with the candy, hearts, and flowers associated with it. What a perfect time to show the love for Huntsville and the hospitality industry!  Despite the pandemic, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau is rolling out its eighth annual #iHeartHsv social media campaign. It runs Feb. 1-14. Folks are […]

Former Huntsville Remington Plant For Sale

The former Remington Outdoor plant is up for sale. B. Riley Real Estate, NAI Global and its Huntsville office NAI Chase Commercial announced the offering. The 800,000 square-foot facility is going to market unpriced, the announcement said. The vacant properties are available for immediate sale or lease. Huntsville-based Remington Outdoor opened the plant and its […]