Forrest Harrington joins First Horizon Bank’s Huntsville Commercial Banking Team

First Horizon Bank has announced that Forrest Harrington has joined its Huntsville Commercial Banking Team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Harrington comes to First Horizon with 30 years of commercial banking experience and an extensive background in commercial real estate. He is a strategic partner, providing customized financial solutions that help […]

Ed Buckbee’s legacy ‘will resonate for generations’

“We have all sorts of camps … why don’t we have a science camp?” And with those words more than 45 years ago, and the blessing of Dr. Wernher von Braun, Ed Buckbee put the wheels in motion for Space Camp. Buckbee, the founding executive director of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and creator […]

Rep. Dale Strong Visits Drake State, Highlights Workforce Development on 65th Anniversary

U.S. Representative Dale Strong (AL-05) visited the Leidos Advanced Training Center on the campus of Drake State Community and Technical College yesterday, joining Drake State president Patricia Sims, faculty and staff to celebrate the enduring partnership between Drake State and the Huntsville community.  The visit celebrated the college’s 65th anniversary and its continued role as […]

From family project to flourishing farm: 1818 Farms grows in North Alabama

In 2012, Natasha McCrary launched 1818 Farms as a small family project.  The idea was simple: teach her children about responsibility and entrepreneurship through a hands-on experience. That idea quickly evolved. What began as a request from her son for a sheep has grown into a nationally-recognized brand rooted in nature, sustainability, and community connection. […]

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville directs $19M into North Alabama, calls for strategic giving in 2026

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville highlighted its growing impact across North Alabama during its second annual State of the Community Foundation event at the Jackson Center on Thursday, March 26.  Melissa Thompson, CEO and president of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, said the foundation continues to manage a growing pool of charitable assets. […]

Sit Down with Success: A Conversation with Teresa Holland of DanTera & Terra Bacio Salons

In the early 1990s, Teresa Holland introduced the Aveda concept to North Alabama, laying the foundation for three thriving salons under the Terra Bacio and DanTera brands. Over more than three decades, Holland’s role has evolved from working behind the chair to leading from the executive level. Today, her focus is on growing people as […]

Huntsville Music Office Kicks Off 2026 with Quarterly Meetup, Details New Economic Impact Study

The Huntsville Music Office launched its 2026 programming with momentum on Tuesday March 24th, drawing a standing-room-only crowd to the recently reopened Tip Top Cafe for its first quarterly music meetup of the year.   Artists, venue operators and community stakeholders gathered to hear updates on Huntsville’s rapidly growing music scene, as city leaders outlined upcoming […]

Krispy Kreme launches Artemis II Doughnut to celebrate historic NASA mission

T-minus 1 day and counting. It’s one small bite for … nah, there won’t be any small bites Tuesday when Krispy Kreme launches its Artemis II Doughnuts. One day ahead of the planned historic launch of Artemis II – the first crewed test flight on NASA’s journey toward a long‑term lunar presence – Krispy Kreme […]

Ridgeline President Marsh honored with Alabama Women in Construction Award

As a dance teacher, Lauren Marsh made sure her students had the correct timing and steps. Now, as the president and co-founder of one of the state’s top construction companies, she makes sure the work is done in time and by following the right steps. For her work with Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors, Marsh […]

Protect the Local Deposits that Power Alabama’s Growth

Op-Ed provided by: Bank Independent CEO, Macke Mauldin The Vital Role of Community Bank Deposits Most conversations about new digital payment tools often miss a crucial reality: when money exits community bank deposits, local lending is directly impacted. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized, “In a fractional banking system, deposits finance lending. When deposits flow out, […]