Inspector General Reviews Relocation of Space Command to Redstone Arsenal

From The Associated Press DENVER — The Department of Defense’s inspector general announced Friday that it was reviewing the Trump administration’s last-minute decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. The decision on Jan. 13, one week before Trump left office, blindsided Colorado officials and raised questions of political retaliation. Trump had hinted […]

Huntsville Tour de Force Trio Helps Land SEC Gymnastics Championships

Sports Commission, Convention and Visitors Bureau and VBC score a perfect “10” with SEC

Trash Pandas Unveil Inaugural Season Schedule; Home Opener is May 11

MADISON – After a yearlong postponement, Minor League Baseball returns to North Alabama. The Rocket City Trash Pandas finally launch their inaugural season in May at Toyota Field. Opening Night is set for May 11 at 6:35 p.m. against the Tennessee Smokies. The festivities will feature a spectacular fireworks show, a Toyota Field stadium replica […]

COVID-19 Statistics Among Blacks Said ‘Alarming’

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Warren Strickland of Crestwood Medical Center presented what he called “alarming’’ statistics among the black community regarding COVID-19 at the weekly update at the Huntsville City Council chambers. According to Strickland, though that segment represents just 13 percent of the United States population it accounts for 28 percent of COVID-19 deaths as […]

Madison Crossings Addresses County’s Underserved Senior Living Options

MADISON — Elderly people are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. In the Madison community alone, studies show the population growth among people 75 years and older is expected to grow 40 percent over the next five years. The new Madison Crossings senior living community opening this summer is addressing the needs and […]

Report: Pandemic’s Effects Will Linger on State’s Growing Economy

The state’s economy could grow by 2.6 percent in 2021, a good clip that will not pull the state out of the hole created in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by economists at the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business. “It will be a couple of years before we get […]

Let’s Cullet What it is: Phoenix Finds Myriad Uses for Recycled Glass

When the Solid Waste Disposal Authority ended its long-time contract with Republic Services, glass recycling went right along with it. For many years, Republic’s recycling center was a popular destination. There were several bins where recyclables, such as plastics, paper, and cardboard could be conveniently dropped off. There were also two large bins dedicated for […]

The Sweet Sounds of Progress: The Singing River Trail Is On Its Way!

There has been nothing but beautiful music coming from the Singing River Trail project since Dr. John Kvach took over as its first executive director in July. Unveiled last year by the Land Use Committee of Huntsville’s Launch 2035, the Singing River Trail is the committee’s most ambitious legacy project. It connects the North Alabama […]

Minor League Baseball ‘Modernized’; Trash Pandas in Double-A South League;

Rocket City Signs Professional Development License With Angels