Live Bald 2025 to Rally Huntsville in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is set to host its annual “Live Bald 2025” event on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Camp, located at 5909 University Drive. This gathering marks the 25th anniversary of St. Baldrick’s volunteers’ dedication to conquering childhood cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to […]

Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s transformative impact on local healthcare

The economic and human impact of the Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) was brought into sharp focus during Friday’s ribbon-cutting event hosted by the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI). The event celebrated the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s sustained contributions to the region’s healthcare landscape—a story of philanthropy, innovation, and community investment that continues to shape […]

NASA veterans sound alarm on space safety and bureaucracy at Huntsville event

Two of NASA’s most outspoken veterans, Homer Hickam and Dr. Charles Camarda, took the stage together for the first time at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center on Monday, March 31st. Their joint appearance came on the heels of viral moments during Fox News’ live coverage of the SpaceX Dragon capsule splashdown, where their candid […]

Job seekers beware: Scams and fake job postings are everywhere

For those of us who were around for the early days of the internet, you may recall a strange email or two from a Nigerian or Saudi prince. Maybe you won a sweepstakes that you never entered.  What a surprise when you got notified that a mysterious and vaguely distant relative had passed away, but […]

Huntsville’s growth puts pressure on local accounting industry

As Huntsville continues its rapid expansion, the city’s Certified Public Accountants are feeling the pressure. The growth has increased the demand for accounting services, yet according to several Huntsville-area CPAs, the number of CPAs in the area is not keeping pace. Industry experts say this gap is driven by a combination of veteran accountants retiring […]

U.S. Space & Rocket Center debuts weather exhibit

Huntsville continues to reveal its diversity beyond renown as the Rocket City, though space does play a role in an exhibit unveiled Monday at the most visited tourist attraction in the state. A ribbon-cutting was held for the Baron Critical Weather Institute’s “How We Know The Weather’’ exhibit inside the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. […]

Para-cyclists praise Cumings Research Park race course despite weather

A brisk wind and rain greeted early starters Saturday in the 2025 Paralympics Cycling Time Trial in Huntsville, leaving at least one top competitor unsatisfied with the number he clocked on an otherwise popular course. “Not as well as I would like,’’ said Dennis Connors of Beaverton, Ore., a tri-cyclist who earned a silver medal […]

AUSA Global Force 2025 Brings the U.S. Army and Defense Industry Together in Huntsville

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) held its yearly Global Force Symposium & Exposition at the Von Braun Center from March 25-27.  AUSA 2025 brought together top U.S. Army leaders, defense contractors, and industry innovators in Huntsville for a three-day event. During that time, attendees could attend keynote addresses and panel discussions and […]

Huntsville named among world’s most innovative cities by Fast Company

Huntsville, Alabama, has secured a spot on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025—a recognition that highlights the city’s forward-thinking approach to economic development. Huntsville stands alongside global powerhouses like Waymo, Nvidia, and Duolingo, making history as the first city to be included in this ranking. The accolade underscores Huntsville’s […]

Dallas, Lincoln, Lowe, and Merrimack: The mills that shaped Huntsville’s legacy

Before the space race brought NASA and a team of German scientists to Huntsville, and before the city became a hub for the defense industry, it was manufacturing that drove the local economy.  Standing at the center of an industrial push by city leaders that began late in the 19th century were the major textile […]