Invariant Corporation secures $200m contract to enhance Marine Corps Counter-UAS Capabilities

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Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been awarded a $200 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop an advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) Engagement System (CES). This firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement marks its largest contract to date. The CES will integrate with the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) and be mounted […]

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Tupelo Honey brings modern Southern flair to MidCity

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Tupelo Honey, an Asheville-based branded eatery, has opened at MidCity.  The self-described “Southern Kitchen and Bar” is decidedly contemporary. An open layout, light wood, and boho-inspired beaded chandeliers immediately tip diners off to the fact that this is not the type of place to serve Southern food that is looking over its shoulder to the […]

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Real Estate Update: NAR projects increased sales, inventory for 2025

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National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, speaking alongside NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz, discussed projections for the real estate market in 2025 at an NAR event at Boston. “We’ve seen after presidential elections—and it doesn’t matter who wins—that there’s usually a slight boost in home sales,” Yun said. “It removes some uncertainty. […]

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Madison County State of the County Address focuses on budgets, transportation and new courthouse

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Fresh off his re-election as Madison County Commission Chairman, Mac McCutcheon delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Wednesday where he highlighted the strides made over the past year and outlined future plans for the county. The event drew a large crowd at the Von Braun Center,  and emphasized the work of the […]

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Army Aviation Association hosts Cribbins Readiness Conference in HSV, highlighting latest in military rotorcraft technology

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The Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) hosted the Cribbons Readiness Conference from November 11 to 13 at the Von Braun Center.  The AAAA is over 20,000 members strong and is led by Major General (Retired) Walt Davis, who is the organization’s 36th president.  “The Cribbins Readiness Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event held annually in […]

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Deltek unveils major user experience upgrades and AI innovations at ProjectCon

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Deltek has unveiled major advancements in user experience and product features at its annual Deltek ProjectCon conference, held this year with over 3,700 attendees. The event, which draws a mix of customers, industry experts, sponsors, and partners, centered around the idea of “Powering Transformation.” A centerpiece of the announcements was Deltek Harmony—a new user interface […]

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AI Symposium returns to HSV, highlights applicability and resources for local business

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The U.S. Space and Rocket Center (USSRC) will once again be hosting an AI Symposium.  The upcoming symposium, titled “AI Symposium 2025: Autonomous vs. HITL (Human-in-the-Loop),” will be held from January 28 to 30, 2025. Like last year, the event will be held at the Space Camp Operations Building on the USSRC campus.  Nancy Noever, […]

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Downtown Huntsville, Inc. launches digital gift card to support local businesses

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Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) has introduced the Downtown Explorer Card, a new digital gift card aimed at supporting local dining, retail, and entertainment venues in Downtown Huntsville. Partnering with Yiftee, a leader in community e-gift card solutions, DHI has created a convenient way for both residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the diverse businesses […]

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Six north Alabama awarded 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed scholarship

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Six students from the University of North Alabama (UNA) have been named recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship, recognized by representatives from both UNA and Bank Independent. The undergraduate scholarship recipients are: Henry Ajualip Huarcas, Freshman, Computer Science Ashton D. Bright, Sophomore, Criminal Justice Kadi A. Norato, Junior, Nursing Devin Wesley Riggs, […]

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Local universities, ROTC cadets partner to sharpen field skills at Redstone Arsenal training

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ROTC cadets from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), Alabama A&M University, and the University of North Alabama took part in field training exercises (FTX) from Nov. 7-9 at Redstone Arsenal. Although the grenades used were plastic, the cadets treated the training with full seriousness, demonstrating the importance of accountability and preparedness. “In the […]

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