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

HSV Awarding Airline Tickets to Front Line Heroes, Register Today at Noon

Everyone agrees we need to “Give ‘em a Break” after what will most likely go down in history as the most stressful and exhausting year in any health care worker or first responder’s career.  Huntsville International Airport and Frontier Airlines are “giving ’em a break” with free tickets to Orlando. The first 50 qualified COVID-19 […]

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 […]

The Hummus & Pita Co. Opens in Times Plaza; Good Food that’s Good for you

Hold on tight and brace your tastebuds, The Hummus & Pita Company is delivering a fresh take on Mediterranean fare, here in the Rocket City. It’s great tasting food that’s also good for you. Since 2011, Hummus & Pita Co. has been delivering guilt-free, homemade cuisine. The restaurant features a fast-casual Mediterranean-inspired concept, with nods […]

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 […]

SBA and Lenders Take More Steps to Improve Paycheck Protection Program

Loan data shows 1.3 million loans and significant increase to underserved entrepreneurs