Jillian Miles Massey: Horizon Point Consulting, Talent Development Consultant

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Jillian Miles Massey, a Talent Development Consultant at Horizon Point Consulting, works across higher education, industry, and nonprofit leadership. She previously served on the faculty at Auburn University and now teaches as an Adjunct Instructor at Athens State University. With expertise in management, human resources, entrepreneurship, and organizational development, she partners with organizations to strengthen […]

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Huntsville kicks off Historic Preservation Month with focus on indigenous history

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“When people think of indigenous people, they think of us in the past tense. Indigenous people are not relics … we’re still here.” Those words from Brice McGhee of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians accented the theme “Telling the Full Story of America” for this year’s Historic Preservation Month. The celebration focuses on Huntsville’s […]

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E. Hart Fund’s $5M gift sets record for Drake State, Alabama Community College System

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Drake State Community and Technical College recognized a historic $5 million gift from the E. Hart Fund during a campus event at the Leidos Advanced Training Complex on April 27, 2026. The gift, made through the advisors of the E. Hart Fund, represents the largest donation by an individual donor ever recorded in the history […]

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Leah Johnson becomes first graduate of UAH’s new chemistry doctoral program

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When Leah Johnson earns her Ph.D. in chemistry from UAH on May 4, she will be the first graduate of the university’s doctoral program, launched in fall 2023. UAH will honor Johnson and approximately 1,145 other spring 2026 graduates during two commencement ceremonies at the Von Braun Center Propst Arena. Johnson was pursuing her master’s […]

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Huntsville attorney Schyler Burney earns national ABA healthcare law honor

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Bradley attorney Schyler B. Burney has been named a recipient of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Sixth Annual Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare award, which recognizes young lawyer members of the ABA’s Health Law Section who exemplify a broad range of achievement, vision, leadership, and legal and community service in health law. She received the […]

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ASCTE opens $12.5M student activities facility, unveils Isenberg Research Institute

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While celebrating the opening of a 1,100-seat student activity facility Friday, officials with the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering Foundation saved the best for last. “We are building another building today,” said Alicia Ryan, ASCTE Foundation Board president. “It’s going to house a national research institute – the first in the nation – […]

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

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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 […]

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Ed Buckbee’s legacy ‘will resonate for generations’

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“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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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. […]

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