Huntsville to host Fuel Alabama summer programming for students

From a Huntsville perspective, Fuel Alabama (FuelAL) continues to serve as a connector between students and one of Alabama’s fastest-growing innovation economies.  As the region continues to attract significant investment from aerospace, defense, and advanced technology companies, programs such as FuelAL play an important role in ensuring the next generation of talent understands the opportunities […]

Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims Advocates for Community College Funding in Washington

Drake State Community and Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims testified Wednesday before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, making a direct case to federal lawmakers for sustained investment in programs that keep community college accessible and effective for the students who need it most.  Dr. Sims spoke […]

Huntsville City Schools presents 10-year capital plan, receives $5 million dollars from area economic development districts

Huntsville City Schools’ $600 million, 10-year capital plan was presented at the Huntsville City Council Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26.  Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton, the school district’s financial officer Dustin Daehn, and City Finance Director Penny Smith presented details of the plan to council members. Sutton said the capital plan is integral […]

Dr. Jodi Price Named Dean of UAH’s College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Dr. Jodi Price has marked many milestones with her students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Since joining the Department of Psychology in 2008, she has watched students move on to new jobs, academic advancements and, ultimately, graduation. “I’m still thrilled on graduation days,” Price says. “I know how momentous and important those […]

Huntsville Botanical Garden breaks ground on INTUITIVE science complex, makes way for community STEM education

The Huntsville Botanical Garden officially broke ground on construction of the INTUITIVE Plant Science Complex (IPSC) on Tuesday, February 24. During a ceremony to mark the project’s start, local leaders gathered at the garden to celebrate and offer words of encouragement for the initiative. The complex is expected to increase plant production by more than […]

2026 Huntsville/Madison State of the Schools: leaders celebrate academic milestones, encourage workforce development

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce held its 2026 State of the Schools breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Jackson Center. The event drew a packed room of business leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to discuss the connection between public education, workforce development, and economic growth. Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) […]

City Presents $5.5 Million TIF Windfall to Huntsville City Schools

Mayor Tommy Battle presented a $5,552,689.85 check to Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton at a recent City Council meeting following the closeout of three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts last year. “The funds presented to Huntsville City Schools are the direct result of our highly successful TIF districts,” said Mayor Battle. “Best of all, this is […]

State, Local Leaders Break Ground on Affordable Housing Development in Athens

ATHENS, Ala. — State and local officials broke ground at The Grove at South Jefferson in Athens, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing development supporting North Ala. workforce growth, on Fri., Feb. 20, 2026.  The Grove at South Jefferson is an historic public-private partnership set to offer affordable multifamily apartments in response to increasing workforce demands and […]

UAH to host fifth annual Engineering Showcase during Engineers Week

Huntsville has one of the largest numbers of engineers per capita in the United States. And, there’s room for more! To recognize the profession, the University of Alabama in Huntsville is hosting its annual Engineers Week through Feb. 28. For the fifth straight year, the Engineering Showcase, sponsored by the Chan family, is the signature […]

Huntsville City Council approves $6 Billion Eli Lilly Development Agreement, also moves toward first phase of Skybridge Project

The Huntsville City Council met on Thursday, February 12, for its regularly scheduled meeting and during that time, made major progress toward two developments that will likely change the face of the city for the foreseeable future. During the meeting, the council voted to approve the $6 billion development agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, […]