Huntsville International Airport Awarded $10.4M Grant

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Huntsville International Airport has been awarded a $10.4 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure improvements, U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby announced.

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Region Mayors Come Together for History-Making Agreement

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It looked like a gathering of Knights of the Round Table.   But it was mayors from Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties gatheredaround a circular high-tech table for a history-making pact. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle; Madison Mayor Paul Finley; Triana Mayor MaryCaudle; Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks; Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling; and MooresvilleCity Councilwoman Leeann Barr, […]

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Dynetics Technical Solutions Adding Hemisphere’s Largest Electron Beam Welding System

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Big things are happening for Dynetics Technical Solutions. In fact, some of the largest things in the world are happening for the Huntsville company. Dynetics Technical Solutions recently signed an agreement with Pro-Beam to acquire the largest electron beam welding system in the Western hemisphere. The 22 feet long, 22 feet wide and 22 feet […]

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HudsonAlpha Brings Power of Genomics to Capitol Hill

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WASHINGTON – Along with research, education is a key element of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s mission. So, officials with the Huntsville-based center went on a mission to Capitol Hill last month and presented “Genomics in Agriculture 101: Exploring the Basics” in the Rayburn House Office Building. It was the third time HudsonAlpha held a […]

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Davidson Technologies, Torch Technologies Donate to School of Cyber Technology

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Davidson Technologies and Torch Technologies presented major gifts to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation during last month’s National Cyber Summit. Davidson Technologies donated $250,000 and Torch Technologies made a $100,000 contribution. The donations are intended to promote and advance the School, which opens in Huntsville in August 2020.   State Sen. […]

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Full Moon Bar-B-Que Opening in Huntsville

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Full Moon Bar-B-Que will open a restaurant in Huntsville next year. The company said its 16th location will be at 1009 North Memorial Parkway, in front of Books-A-Million. The restaurant will be in the building formerly housing the Royal Rose restaurant and is slated to open in early 2020. The announcement follows the opening of […]

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Marriott Honors Sherry Petrazio of Four Points Airport

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Sherry Petrazio of Four Points Huntsville Airport was named Team Member of the Year for the entire Sheraton Four Points brand. The award was presented during the Marriott General Manager’s Conference. The Marriott awards honor select-service and extended-stay brands, including AC Hotels, Aloft Hotels, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Sheraton […]

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Valley Bend Dressbarn Closing in August; Customers Urged to ‘Shop Early for Best Selection’

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The Dressbarn in Huntsville will shut down at the end of August, according to the women’s clothing retailer. Franchise owner Ascena Retail Group announced in May it planned to close all 650 branches of the nearly 60-year-old chain by the end of the year. Nine stores will have closed this month and another 53, including […]

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Out of this World: USTA Clay Court Championships a Net Gain for Rocket City

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Celebrations surrounding the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 moon landing are in full stride in Huntsville. Plans to honor man’s walk on the lunar surface this year have included a Guinness world record-setting attempt for simultaneous rocket launches, a celebration car show, an Apollo Homecoming Dinner and something city residents did when Huntsville-built […]

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Trash Pandas Announce Retail Store Relocation, Expansion

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MADISON — The Rocket City Trash Pandas are on the move. The minor league baseball team that begins play next season is relocating its retail store at Bridge Street Town Centre, effective July 29. The Trash Pandas Emporium will be adjacent to the bridge in the former Michael Kors store, next to Moe’s Southwest Grill. […]

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