WEDC Foundation Announces 2021 Women Honoring Women Honorees

It was a night filled with anticipation at Burritt on the Mountain as the audience eagerly awaited the announcement of the 2021 WEDC Foundation honorees.  Each of the five women selected were nominated by another community leader who has recognized that these prominent businesswomen have made a significant impact in the Huntsville community – all […]

Magna Cum Lager: Straight to Ale and Alabama A&M Brew a Collaboration of Success

Let the commencement begin!  As one of few brewing alliances between a university and a brewery, industry has aligned with higher education to create a beverage for the market.  Alma Mater, the much-anticipated Alabama A&M University-inspired American lager, recently made its debut at Straight to Ale Brewing in Huntsville. The inaugural roll-out was greeted by […]

Turning Red Clay into Greenbacks; Huntsville’s Growth Continues

The Rocket City has been nicknamed “Crane City” because of a recent influx of cranes – the tall, steel machines, not the feathered creatures. Now, the red clay is taking center stage as projects are growing from the ground up for housing, retail and entertainment. Photographer Steve Babin recently took a quick trip with his […]

Something to Get ‘Slimthusiastic’ About: Slim Chickens Migrates into Madison County

They are called “Slimthusiasts”, a devoted fanbase that distinguish themselves from all chicken lovers by being “better chicken” followers.  North Alabama is about to join the fan club as Slim Chickens is opening three locations in Madison County: Clift Farm, Town Madison, and off South Memorial Parkway in Huntsville in the former Ruby Tuesday’s building.  […]

Alabama A&M Receives Apple Grant to Expand Silicon and Hardware Technologies

Alabama A&M University has been named by Apple as a recipient of its new Innovation Grant. A&M is one of four HBCUs to be awarded the grant; the others are Howard University, Morgan State and Prairie View A&M. The $5 million Innovation Grant, which will be evenly shared by the four universities, is designed to […]

Goodall Homes Acquires Huntsville-Based Legacy Homes

Goodall Homes announced it has acquired Legacy Homes of Alabama, the largest private homebuilder in Huntsville. Founded in 2013, Legacy Homes has built over 1,500 homes and is on pace to complete over 400 more in 2021. Legacy Homes will maintain its brand in the market and the leadership team will retain their roles within the […]

Huntsville Real Estate Market Cools in May

The Huntsville real estate market has been red hot over the last few months. However, the latest report from the Alabama Center for Real Estate shows it may have cooled off last month. The average and median sales prices for homes last month dipped slightly from April while the number of houses for sale also […]

Whatagreatidea! Iconic Hamburger Restaurant Cooking Up Plans for Huntsville, Madison

An iconic Texas hamburger eatery is spreading out in north Alabama as part of a recent expansion push, largely into the Southeast. Whataburger, which opened a restaurant May 10 on Beltline Road in Decatur, broke ground on construction of a store in South Huntsville about a week later and plans to start building in Madison […]

City OKs Agreement for $325M Development on Former Coca-Cola Plant Site

The long-deserted site of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant downtown will soon come to life. The City Council unanimously approved plans Thursday to develop a $325 million mixed-use center on the 13-acre property across from the Von Braun Center on Clinton Avenue. The city said the Council’s approval is the first step in a partnership […]

MSFC Director Pleased with Fiscal Year 2021 NASA Budget

Singer says funding request gives Marshall programs the resources they need.