2025 Redstone Update: Ongoing Changes in Place for Arsenal, Space Command Working to Expedite Move from Colorado

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As Redstone Arsenal’s role in national defense continues to expand, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Redstone Update provided insight into the missions, investments, and organizational changes shaping the installation’s future. Held on Wednesday, December 10, at the Von Braun Center, the annual update brought together military leaders, federal agency representatives, and community stakeholders […]

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Small Business Spotlight: A conversation with Donny of Donny’s Diamond Gallery

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When Donny and Fatemeh Nazarieh sat down for their first date on December 5, 1993, Donny shared two dreams: to visit his family in Iran, whom he hadn’t seen in 18 years, and to open his very own jewelry store. That conversation became the beginning of their love story and the foundation of a family […]

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Battle, Stinson, and Whitaker Advance into Expanded Leadership Roles at ServisFirst Bank

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ServisFirst Bank has announced three leadership promotions within its Huntsville office. Angel Stinson has been promoted to Regional Chief Operating Officer; Drew Battle has been promoted to Executive Vice President; and Stuart Whitaker has been promoted to Senior Vice President. These promotions reflect the bank’s ongoing focus on leadership, customer service, and continued growth in […]

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Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Brett Pierce of The Masters Salon

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Brett Pierce grew up in the world of hairstyling as the son of award-winning hair artists Gary and Ann Bray, who opened The Masters Salon in 1973 inside Huntsville’s old Dunnavant’s Mall. His mother, Ann, began styling hair as a teenager and went on to earn international acclaim, becoming the first American woman to win […]

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Holidays in Huntsville: How Shopping Local and Giving Back Strengthens the Economy

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As the holiday season approaches, Huntsville residents have a powerful way to make an impact: support local businesses while giving back to the community. From small shops to major employers, the city’s business ecosystem relies on residents’ holiday spending and generosity to fuel economic growth and strengthen local services. Citizens Supporting Small Businesses Shopping locally […]

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Huntsville Music Office: 2025 Year in Review

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The Huntsville Music Office closed out a landmark year during its final Quarterly Music Meetup of 2025 on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the new Vesper Sky Lounge inside the Trilogy Hotel.  The event brought together artists, venue operators, educators and civic leaders for a streamlined review of the progress driving Huntsville’s fast-growing music economy.   Music […]

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Huntsville Police Honors K-9 Boomer as Retirement Highlights the Expanding Role of Working Dogs

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The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) celebrated the retirement of one of its most respected four-legged officers this week: K-9 Boomer, an explosives-detection dog who has served the department and the community for six dedicated years. The event marked more than the end of a single K-9 career. It offered a look at how Huntsville’s rapidly […]

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Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower expansion project reaches new milestone, moves to internal construction

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The Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower project recently reached a new milestone, completing exterior construction of the $150 million expansion.  The five-story 154,000 sq. ft. addition is slated to open in Spring 2027 and will add three new floors of acute medical beds (120 new patient rooms) to Huntsville Hospital.  On Wednesday, November 19, the […]

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A Thanksgiving Letter from the Editor

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In late August, my daughter—who is on the cusp of driving—and my husband convinced me to trade my sensible sedan in for a used Jeep. They are a persuasive duo and I now have a couple of ducks on my dash and am trying to remember to wave. It’s not a fancy vehicle, but it […]

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Thankful in the Rocket City: Six Huntsville Residents Share What They Are Most Grateful for in 2025

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By: Katie Holt and Sarah Zupko As we move into the holiday season, we reflect on what we have to be thankful for as residents of Huntsville and North Alabama. Huntsville benefits from a growing music scene, natural beauty, consistent economic growth, and many philanthropic organizations that enrich the lives of everyone who calls this […]

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