Barracuda Taco Stand opens first Alabama location in Huntsville with street-style tacos and outdoor dining

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Barracuda Taco Stand, Huntsville’s newest neighborhood hangout and margarita garden, officially opened to the public on Sunday, March 22. The restaurant marks the brand’s first location in Alabama, joining existing locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. Located in Huntsville, the fast-casual concept offers a flexible dining experience designed to serve a wide range of customers throughout […]

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Krispy Kreme launches Artemis II Doughnut to celebrate historic NASA mission

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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 […]

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‘Amazon for the soldier’: Army launches online marketplace to revolutionize drone acquisition

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Imagine a digital one-stop shop that will allow Army units, government partners and allies to buy drone systems. Well, there’s no need to imagine. It is reality. Nicknamed “Amazon for the soldier,” the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace was launched this week at the AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exhibition in the Von Braun Center. The […]

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Prudent Growth purchases Hampton Cove Shops for $7.6 million

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Hampton Cove Shops, a retail center adjacent to Walmart in Owens Cross Roads, has been purchased for $7.6 million, Prudent Growth Partners announced.  Prudent Growth is a private equity real estate firm based in Chapel Hill and Charlotte, N.C. According to the firm, the 41,681-square-foot center is 96.64% leased to 12 tenants with staggered lease […]

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Women-owned small businesses are a vibrant and vital force in the community

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Every March, we honor women’s achievements, resilience and innovation as we observe Women’s History Month.   As a crucial part of that, women-owned small businesses are a vibrant and vital force driving economic growth and diversity in the community. Illustrating the diversity of Huntsville’s economy, women are the engine that drive many of our defense, medical, […]

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Front Row launches residential pre-leasing, targets June 2026 move-ins

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Essex Capital and Ascend Property Group announced the launch of pre-leasing for The Residences at Front Row on Feb. 24, marking a major milestone in the $220 million mixed-use development rising in downtown Huntsville.   With the official website now live, prospective tenants received their first opportunity to explore floor plans and secure units within the […]

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Alabama’s First IKEA Opening Wednesday: What to Expect

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Opening Day Details: Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Customers can start lining up at 7:00 a.m., with product giveaways (IKEA products and gift cards) starting at 8:00 a.m. The IKEA Swedish Bistro will offer the store’s famous meatballs, hot dogs, cinnamon rolls, coffee, and more! Other various Swedish snacks and treats (even frozen meatballs) will […]

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Kate’s Creations to open downtown storefront, launching box with items made by Huntsville small businesses

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Kate’s Creations is a Huntsville-based small business that offers custom-designed Huntsville and reader-specific merchandise. The company’s owner and founder, Kaitlin (Kate) McConnell is a local resident who enjoys creating stickers, tote bags, shirts, magnetic bookmarks, and other fun creations. McConnell is launching something new to the area, The Huntsville Creators Club Box. This box is […]

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Bridge Street Town Centre Awards 2025 TangerKids Grants to Local Schools

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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; […]

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Huntsville continues Limestone County expansion; OKs agreements with Blue Origin, SPX with more than 450 jobs, $200M investments

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It was a busy night for the Huntsville City Council. The Thursday night meeting saw the city continue its westward expansion and also approve development agreements that would create more than 450 jobs with nearly $200 million in capital investment. The council approved annexing nearly 650 acres into Huntsville on the south side of Interstate […]

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