Isenberg’s $1 Million Gift to Huntsville Museum of Art Establishes Isenberg Art Academy

The Huntsville Museum of Art Board of Trustees has announced a $1 million gift from longtime supporter Hank Isenberg. In recognition of the contribution, the Museum will name its educational center the Isenberg Art Academy. A dedication event for the academy took place Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the museum. Isenberg’s unrestricted gift will support […]

New Hays Farm park anchors south Huntsville development rooted in generations of land stewardship

The opening of The Park at Hays Farm in late 2025 marked a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of south Huntsville, adding a new urban green space designed to serve a rapidly growing part of the city.  City officials, community leaders, and members of the Hays family gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony at […]

David King joins the Huntsville Advisory Board of First Horizon Bank

First Horizon Bank has announced that David King has joined their Huntsville Advisory Board. David is currently the Chairman of the Board of Applied Aerospace & Defense. David is a board member, advisor, and consultant to multiple companies and organizations across the aerospace, defense, innovation, and engineering sectors. He brings deep experience in corporate governance, […]

WellStone celebrates first successful year of 24/7 pediatric emergency services unit, thanks supporters

In September 2024, WellStone, North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive mental healthcare provider, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit, opened the state’s first 24/7 pediatric psychiatric unit. Since then, the 24-bed, 12,000-square-foot crisis care center for individuals aged 12-18 has served 400 individuals. In the spring of 2021, WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign was launched to […]

Bridge Street Town Centre Awards 2025 TangerKids Grants to Local Schools

As part of its ongoing dedication to education and community impact, Bridge Street Town Centre, A Tanger Property, recently announced and awarded its 2025 TangerKids Grants, an annual program that benefits schools in the Huntsville area. Local winners included: Morris Elementary School for its special education program; Mountain Gap School for its Bear Care Closet; […]

Starfish Holdings Founder Bill Roark Receives Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement Award

Starfish Holdings, the parent company of Torch Technologies, Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC, and SIMVANA, has announced that Founder Bill Roark has been named a recipient of the Business Alabama Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Awards honor the state’s most impactful business leaders and were presented as part of the Business Alabama Awards […]

Applications Open for 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank

The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition will mark its fifth year in 2026. Launch Regional Partnership, in collaboration with Singing River Trail, is accepting applications for the 2026 Singing River Trail Launch Tank. Established in 2022, the Singing River Trail Launch Tank is a pitch-style competition for entrepreneurs in North Alabama. The event provides […]

Thousands of Toys Donated Through Bank Independent’s Annual Toy Share Drive

Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive collected 2,924 toys and raised $2,763.99 in cash during the 2025 campaign, with donations distributed to children in need across North Alabama through partner organizations. Toy Share is the final of four annual Share Drives organized by Bank Independent and administered through the Helping Hands Foundation as part of […]

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Celebrates $100 Million in Grants Distributed

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (CFGH) has reached an impressive goal in distributing $100 million in grants since its founding in 2008. According to the organization, more than 78% of grant funds awarded went to recipients in Huntsville and North Alabama. Over 2,000 nonprofits have received funding from the CFGH during the past 18 […]

Bank Independent Honors Athens State Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

Bank Independent recognized two Athens State University students as recipients of the 2025 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship during a reception hosted by the bank and university representatives. The scholarship, created for first-generation college students, is named in honor of the late Bank Independent President Edward Fennel Mauldin. Recipients John Jones, a senior majoring in […]