Annual Nonprofit Conference Returns May 12 at Von Braun Center

Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers across North Alabama will gather for a one-day nonprofit conference on Tuesday, May 12, at the Von Braun Center. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, the annual NAVIGATE conference focuses on providing nonprofit leaders with knowledge, strategies, and networking opportunities. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to […]

MAC Global Promotions celebrates five years with launch of MAC Growth Partners

When Melissa Chavez cut the ribbon at Thursday’s celebration of the five-year anniversary of MAC Global Promotions, it wasn’t necessarily about the past but more about the future. The event at the company’s office at 2204 Whitesburg Drive launched MAC Growth Partners, the company’s strategic advisory division. “This isn’t about the last five years,” said […]

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. […]

Huntsville Utilities explains spike in winter bills, citing cold weather, system demand and TVA costs

Rising winter utility bills drew concerned residents to a Huntsville City Council meeting on Thursday, March 26. During a scheduled presentation that evening, Huntsville Utilities CEO Wes Kelley outlined the factors behind the increase that has caused significant public concern.  At the meeting on Thursday, March 26, Kelley stated that in January and February, the […]

Limestone County Named Alabama’s Fastest-Growing for Seventh Straight Year

For the seventh consecutive year, Limestone County was the fastest-growing county in Alabama in 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The county’s population reached 122,928, reflecting an increase of 3,877 residents, or 3.3%, from 2024. Since the 2020 Census, Limestone County has added more than 19,000 residents. The figures cement Limestone […]

UAH Professor’s Research Challenges Traditional Marketing Strategies

In a crowded digital marketplace where brands compete for attention across social media, search engines and streaming platforms, one marketing approach may appear counterintuitive: telling some consumers, “This isn’t for you.” Known as “dissuasive framing,” the strategy is central to research led by Dr. Karen Anne Wallach, a professor in UAH’s College of Business. Her […]

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, […]

WHNT-TV Channel 19 owner Nexstar purchases Tegna, owner of WZDX-TV Fox 54

A mega broadcast merger now leaves Huntsville’s four TV stations in the hands of two companies. The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it had approved the purchase of Tegna, which owns WZDX-TV Channel 54, by Nexstar Media Group, the owner of WHNT-TV Channel 19. Last August, Gray Media, the parent of WAFF-TV Channel 48, bought […]

UAH’s i4 program drives 60+ job offers with Northrop Grumman

For more than a decade, University of Alabama in Huntsville and Northrop Grumman have partnered on workforce development initiatives. On March 3, the organizations marked a milestone as more than 60 full-time and internship offers were extended to UAH students and recent graduates. Northrop Grumman is currently the leading employer of UAH alumni, and the […]

Delivering victory: Global Force Symposium and Exposition to address technological changes

We all know that technology is ever-changing at an ever-increasing speed. To avoid being left in the dust, whether commercially or militarily, these changes must be met. The Army is making its own transformational changes, as well, to answer challenges from our adversaries. And those changes will be addressed at next week’s Association of the […]