One of the oldest shopping centers in Huntsville has new ownership

Westbury Square on Airport Road has been purchased by JLL Income Property Trust from Branch Properties for about $32 million, the firm announced Wednesday. JLL is a Chicago-based net asset value real estate investment trust. In a news release on the purchase, the firm cited the area’s booming economy, including its combination of affordable living, […]

Drake State President Patricia Sims Reappointed to Alabama Port Authority Board

Governor Kay Ivey has reappointed Drake State Community & Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims to the Alabama Port Authority Board of Directors. Sims will serve as the representative of the Northern District. Dr. Sims previously served on the Port Authority board from August 2020 through July 2025, completing her first five-year term. Mr. Tony […]

Best of Huntsville 2025: Beauty & Wellness

More than 118,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of Huntsville contest. The following businesses were chosen by the community for being outstanding providers in the Beauty and Wellness category. Best Beauty Service – Waxing, Brows, etc WINNER Cabana Wax www.cabanawax.com Runner-Up: Honee Spa & Wax Studio Best Chiropractic / Holistic Service WINNER Health Source […]

Honoring a Leader Who Helped Shape Huntsville’s Growth: Reflections on David Nast’s Legacy

Written by Lynn Harton, CEO of United Community Communities are built by people who invest deeply in the places they call home.  These leaders work to build connections, imagine what could be, and are never satisfied with the status quo.   David Nast is one of those leaders. His influence on Huntsville’s business community, the state […]

Best of Huntsville 2025: Arts and Entertainment

More than 118,000 votes were cast in this year’s Best of Huntsville contest. The following businesses and organizations were chosen by the community as outstanding in the Arts and Entertainment category. Best Attraction WINNER The U.S. Space & Rocket Center www.rocketcenter.com Runner-Up: Huntsville Botanical Garden Best DJ Service WINNER DJ Jake Brasfield Vibe & Vision […]

Building on a Legacy: Butcher Drafting Service at 60 Years

Sixty years ago, Butcher Drafting Service began out of a house on Jack Coleman Drive in northwest Huntsville, where Joe and Betty Butcher raised their three children. Tom Austin purchased the business in 1998. At that time, it was a two-person operation. Joe had one small tabletop copier, hand-drew all of his plans, and used […]

Huntsville Earns Perfect Housing Affordability Score, Bucking National Crisis

As housing affordability continues to dominate national headlines, Huntsville has emerged as a rare bright spot. While many major metros struggle with declining affordability, rising prices, and limited supply, Huntsville recently achieved something almost no other U.S. city can claim: a perfect Housing Affordability Index score of 100.  This score means the median household income […]

Madison resident and former educator releases book, invests in North Alabama students through new literacy nonprofit

Dr. Yanique Rolingson is a Madison resident and an educator with nearly 20 years of experience. Originally from Jamaica, she began her teaching career in New Jersey and later worked as an educator and instructional coach in the Decatur and Madison County area. In August 2025, Rolingson left the school system to found her nonprofit […]

Secret Artemis II Downtown Art Trail Returns, Inviting Families to Explore Huntsville’s Space Legacy

The Secret Artemis II Downtown Art Trail officially returned to downtown Huntsville this week, relaunching a space-themed scavenger hunt designed to celebrate the city’s decades-long role in America’s space program while encouraging residents and visitors to explore the urban core.   First introduced in 2022 to commemorate NASA’s inaugural Artemis launch, the interactive trail once again […]

Madison Joins Multi-City Lawsuit Over Online Sales Tax Distribution

The Madison City Council has voted to join a multi-city lawsuit challenging Alabama’s distribution of online sales tax revenue under the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, or SSUT. The council also approved a resolution supporting the City of Tuscaloosa’s legal efforts to change how online sales tax dollars are distributed so that more revenue remains in […]