Dr. Kimberly Robinson Named U.S. Space & Rocket Center Executive Director and CEO

Dr. Kimberly Robinson, a 31-year NASA veteran, has been named the executive director and CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. She will assume her role Feb. 15. “I look forward to joining the remarkable team at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to inspire our next generation of explorers,” Robinson said. “The Rocket […]

Not Traveling Is Working for Now, But Can Virtual Business Sustain Test of Time?

While questions remain about when life in general will return to normal after nearly a year of pandemic, some of the more pressing questions surround the sustainability of businesses if they continue to operate in a virtual vacuum. Certainly, for the time being, both small and large businesses in Huntsville are adjusting well to the […]

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Chamber Hosts Virtual Automotive Hiring Event

Ready for some good news/bad news? The bad news first: Yes, there are a lot of people out of work, some people who are not sure their jobs are coming back post-COVID, and others facing instability in their current jobs and careers. But there is a lot of good news for these people: Huntsville has […]

Huntsville Hospital to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine; Cases Continue to Rise

As the initial doses of the coronavirus vaccine are being delivered around the country, the song remains the same regarding – wear face masks, sanitize hands and practice social distancing. “It’s a record that just keeps spinning,’’ Madison Mayor Paul Finley said at the weekly coronavirus update. And with the holiday season here and virus […]

HudsonAlpha Tracking COVID-19’s Transmission through Alabama

The state of Alabama, HudsonAlpha and Diatherix-Eurofins are teaming up to trace and identify COVID-19’s transmission throughout the state. The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology recently announced its ongoing efforts in support of Gov. Kay Ivey’s work to respond to and mitigate COVID-19. Through Alabama’s Coronavirus Relief Fund and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security […]

See Rocket City: Huntsville Botanical Garden Introduces Tweetsville

As you enter, there’s a giant bird house, reminiscent of the iconic “See Rock City” ad campaigns, only with a twist: “See Rocket City” is painted in bold white letters on its big red roof. This is the majestic entryway to Tweetsville, Huntsville Botanical Garden’s newest endeavor. The plans for Tweetsville were recently unveiled at […]

Trash Pandas Offered 10-year Affiliation Contract with Angels

MADISON  – The Rocket City Trash Pandas have received a Professional Development License offer as the Double-A Minor League Baseball affiliate for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball’s new player development structure. “When we started talks to purchase the Mobile BayBears and move them to Rocket City, one of the most attractive aspects […]

Newly Revitalized Marriott is in the City and of the City

While the hotel industry was bombarded by COVID-19 incoming all year, the Huntsville Marriott at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center took advantage of the hunker-down time to renovate its aging hotel property located along I-565 at the city’s iconic Saturn V rocket. Built in 1986, the Marriott was the place to be for travelers […]

Brooklyn’s Hummus & Pita Co. Opens in Huntsville

The Hummus & Pita Co. is bringing its Mediterranean fare to the Rocket City. The Brooklyn-based, fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant is opening Thursday at Times Plaza, 2137 South Memorial Parkway. The Hummus & Pita Co. is welcoming all first responders to eat for free at the restaurant’s soft-opening on Wednesday. And, to celebrate the grand opening, […]

Limited Edition Huntsville-themed Holiday Cards Return for 2020

Back by popular demand, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau has released limited edition Huntsville holiday cards. The response from visitors and locals was so great in 2019, the CVB is offering them again for the 2020 holiday season. “The cards were a big hit in 2019, likely because they’re so uniquely Huntsville – […]