North Alabama Zoo one step closer with funding project announcement

Hope is still on the horizon for the much anticipated North Alabama Zoo project. In collaboration with leaders from Limestone County, the North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS) has crafted a comprehensive funding proposal for Phase 1 of the zoo project, drawing inspiration from successful funding models employed by family enrichment facilities nationwide. Tailoring their approach […]

Small Business Spotlight: Talking Huntsville history and iconic coffee with The Kaffeeklatsch

Everything about The Kaffeeklatsch is iconic to Huntsville, from its German name – a nod to the German rocket scientists who came here in the 1960s – to its nearly 50 year history in the historic Terry Hutchens building in downtown. The business has grown up with Huntsville, so to speak, experiencing its own changes […]

Huntsville Beautification Board accepting nominations for 2024 awards

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 8. Judging will take place after Memorial Day on May 27. New this year is an option to submit payment […]

Huntsville’s VBC celebrates 50 years with record economic numbers alongside nearly one million visitors

On March 01, 2024, the Von Braun Center (VBC) officially kicked off celebrations for the center’s 50 year milestone with the Huntsville community. Capping 50 years of jammed packed shows, hilarious comedians, and heart-stopping performances, the VBC is celebrating the past five decades with record numbers released during their 2022-2023 economic impact report. In total, […]

Ribbon-cutting unveils revitalized Huntsville city park

James C. Crawford Park in Huntsville has a fresh new look and more functional spaces. On Tuesday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially unveil the park after 4 months of renovations. The renovations include a new, regulation-size basketball court and an 80-foot pavilion complete with picnic tables and electrical outlets. Also upgraded were the […]

New facilities and partnerships among goals for Pelfrey as Marshall Director

On February 5, 2024, Joseph Pelfrey stepped into his role as director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Up until then, he had been acting director since July of 2023. Pelfrey has been with NASA for two decades, holding several positions from aerospace engineer to deputy center director. He recently held a press conference to […]

Billboard: Orion Amphitheater Top East Coast Amphitheater in 2024 list

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The awards continue to come streaming in for the Rocket City as now a major venue in North Alabama has scored national recognition. Billboard has named Huntsville’s very own Orion Amphitheater as the “Top East Coast Amphitheater” on the 2024 Top Music Venues list, a list thank includes only 26 other venues […]

Two new airport projects begin as $13M upgrades continue as planned

North Alabama flyers can expect to continue to travel with ease as multiple improvements to the facilities at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) are expected to be completed throughout the year. Construction firm Robins & Morton is currently working on three improvement projects at HSV. The $13 million main concourse renovation, which began in April 2023, […]

Huntsville City Council approves Music Office Program Manager, reappropriates $600K

The February 02 regularly scheduled Huntsville Council meeting featured a packed agenda.  Budgetary talks followed the approval of Huntsville’s Music Office Programs Coordinator, alongside approval of several job openings. The budget reappropriations featured nearly $600k in funds to support local projects and organizations, all while the Mill Creek development returned to the forefront, much to […]

Huntsville International Airport sets passenger traffic record

In 2023, Huntsville International Airport (HSV) achieved a historic milestone by surpassing all previous records for passenger traffic, making it the busiest year in its history. A total of 1.47 million (1,473,629) passengers journeyed through HSV, representing a remarkable 22.7% increase in traffic compared to the previous year. For context, the last record-breaking year was […]