Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Bank Independent Honors Recipients of Mauldin Scholarship

Bank Independent recently recognized two Northwest Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students as recipients of the Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The students were honored at a reception hosted by representatives from Bank Independent and NW-SCC. Sophomore Skylar Wright has been awarded a renewal of the scholarship. A 2024 graduate of Brooks High School, Wright is […]

WellStone Expands Access with Mobile Mental Health Unit

WellStone is preparing to launch the state’s first Mobile Mental Health Clinic, expanding access to mental health care across the community. The customized “clinic on wheels” is expected to help thousands of Madison County children, teens, and adults overcome transportation, scheduling, and other barriers by bringing vital behavioral health care and clinical services directly to […]

Kalm Therapeutics Gains Key Advisor as It Advances Clinical Pipeline

Kalm Therapeutics, a biotechnology firm based at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, said it has added Dr. Peter Lio, a Harvard-trained dermatologist and researcher, as both an investor and member of its Scientific Advisory Board. The move marks a key step for the company as it advances clinical development of its experimental patch […]

UAH Named 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced that it has been designated a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Systèmes. The designation recognizes and strengthens UAH’s ability to provide cutting-edge, hands-on training in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, virtual twin technology, and advanced manufacturing; preparing students and professionals for the future of digital […]

Animal Services and H.A.W.S. to Distribute Free Pet Food Nov. 16 as Shutdown Strains Local Families

To help pet owners affected by the ongoing government shutdown, Huntsville Animal Services is partnering with H.A.W.S. (Helping Animals Without Shelter) to host a free pet food drive-thru event on Sunday, Nov. 16. The free, rain-or-shine event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Parkway NW. During the event, volunteers and […]

At HudsonAlpha, Score Pharma Develops Method to Boost Antibody Potency Against Cancer

Scientists at Score Pharma, a therapeutics company located on the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology campus, believe they’ve found a way to make existing antibody therapies for cancer significantly more potent. The company claims that by making a small structural change during the upstream biologics process for existing antibody therapeutics, the cancer cell-killing mechanism of that […]

In an Age of AI Disruption, Huntsville Firm Finds Room to Grow

Amid national headlines about corporate layoffs and economic uncertainty, some Huntsville businesses are still growing, a sign of resilience in the local economy. Capstone Research Corporation, a Huntsville-based defense contractor founded in 2019, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Cummings Research Park. The facility expands the company’s labs, integration space, and […]

Shutdown Resource Event Set for Nov. 6–7 in Huntsville

Later this week, community leaders in Huntsville will host a two-day resource event for federal employees affected by the government shutdown, which has been in effect since Oct. 1. The event will take place Thursday and Friday, Nov. 6–7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Drive SW. […]

Sit Down With Success: A Conversation with Veronica Cram of InSight Strategic Solutions

For Veronica Cram, numbers aren’t just spreadsheets and balance sheets. Numbers tell a story. As founder and CEO of InSight Strategic Solutions, she helps business owners discover what their numbers are really saying and turn that data into insight and growth. What began as a one-woman operation in 2020 has grown into a national consulting […]

District Town Halls Offer Glimpse Into Huntsville’s Next Chapter

As part of Community Planning month in October, four of five Huntsville City Council districts held public forums to discuss future plans. Town halls hosted by district representatives were held at the North Huntsville Public Library–Shurney Center (District 1, Michelle Watkins), Optimist Recreation Center (District 2, David Little), Sandra Moon Community Center (District 3, Jennie […]