Huntsville City Football Club Ends Historic Week with a Win in Inaugural Home Opener

Last week was truly one for the history books when it comes to Huntsville sports.  After starting off with a ribbon cutting to unveil the newly renovated Joe Davis Stadium, Huntsville City Football Club (HCFC) capped off the week by picking up a win during the first ever home match at Wicks Family Field.  The […]

Hundreds gather to get their first look at newly renovated Joe Davis Stadium

A large crowd of fans, city officials, and season ticket holders gathered at “The Joe” on Tuesday afternoon in anticipation for the stadium’s re-opening ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Tommy Battle was the first to address the crowd.  “We have evolved to a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a vibrant hub for a wide range […]

Fair Play: Madison County’s Growing Sports Industry

When people think of Huntsville, they tend to think of rockets, and the people who make them. Not so surprising: there’s a reason we’re called “Rocket City” after all, and in recent years, Huntsville’s growth has led to new sports teams and venues coming to Madison County.  I have fond memories of going to Joe […]

C-USA Basketball Championships moving to Huntsville, Von Braun Center

Conference USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod announced yeserday that the 2024 and 2025 Conference USA Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships will be hosted at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama, in partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County CVB, the Huntsville Sports Commission and Knight Eady. The multi-year agreement is for two seasons with an opportunity to extend. “We […]

NASA names astronauts to next moon mission, including Space Camp graduate

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The agencies revealed the crew members Monday during an event at Ellington Field near […]

Huntsville selected as one of 16 host cities for new multi-million dollar Esports national initiative

Huntsville’s reputation as the 4th Most Prosperous City in the Nation continues to attract new industry, key developments, and community initiatives that help shape the local economy. And now, a new industry has turned its eye on the once-small Rocket city: Electronic Sports (Esports). ExploreSkillz Discovery, Inc. has announced that Huntsville has been included in […]

Havoc Opponent Ceases Operations, SPHL Shuffles Schedules

The Huntsville Havoc will play Birmingham on Friday at the Von Braun Center after its original opponent, Vermillion County, ceased operations Thursday. Vermillion County was headquartered in Danville, Ill. It lasted less than two seasons, with significant team and arena issues from the start. Lack of ice and a Zamboni for players to practice in […]

Jack Collison Brings International Experience as Huntsville City Football Club’s First Manager

An excited crowd gathered at Joe Davis Stadium on Wednesday as Huntsville City Football Club (FCFC) announced that Jack Collison would be named as the first ever head coach for the club.  The former Premier League player from West Ham United was introduced at Joe Davis Stadium where the club will play its home games […]

Huntsville Set to Host ACCC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championships

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Build it and they will come. The freshly finished Alabama A&M University Event Center has been selected to host the 2023 Alabama Community College Conference men’s and women’s basketball championships – bringing the top eight teams in the state to battle for a spot in the National Junior College Athletic Association championships. […]

Trash Pandas to Host Job Fair Ahead of 2023 Season

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas are hiring! Ahead of the third season of Trash Pandas baseball in 2023, the team will be hosting a job fair at Toyota Field on Saturday, February 11 beginning at 10 a.m. The Trash Pandas are looking for people with strong energy, passion, and enthusiasm to work […]