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Drake State and AWS-Machine Learning University Brings Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the Classroom

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Drake State Community & Technical College is participating in the AWS–Machine Learning University Educators Consortium and Transformation Alliance. The college is one of 14 historically Black institutions working to broaden access to artificial intelligence and machine learning education in Alabama. The meeting culminated in the formation of the Alliance for AI and Machine Learning, a […]

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Top 5 Takeaways from Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2025 State of the City Address

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On Friday, November 14, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his annual state of the city address at the Saturn Ballroom at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. Over 1200 people attended the event.  During his speech, he celebrated the city’s significant economic, population, and job growth, attributing it to strong federal partnerships with entities […]

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From Huntsville to the Future: KBR’s FIREFLY Laser Moves U.S. Defense Innovation Forward

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Huntsville reaffirmed its role as a national center of defense technology on November 6, when KBR opened its doors for a rare demonstration of its FIREFLY high-energy laser system. Media and industry observers watched as a bright beam tracked and disabled a test target—offering a glimpse into how directed-energy weapons may soon counter the small […]

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Madison Mompreneur’s Holiday Shopping Guide Builds on a Long Legacy of Area Women Entrepreneurs

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As holiday shoppers across Huntsville and Madison look for ways to support local businesses, the new Madison Mompreneur Holiday Shopping Guide arrives at an ideal moment. Featuring more than 100 mom-owned businesses—from handmade goods to educational services—the guide is designed to make local shopping more accessible and more community-focused during the busiest retail weekend of […]

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Ten Years of Answers: Smith Family Clinic Transforms Care for Patients With Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases

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The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology opened the Smith Family Clinic for Genomic Medicine in November 2015. Since then, the clinic has seen thousands of patients seeking answers for undiagnosed conditions. Under the direction of Meagan Cochran, MS, CGC, the clinic uses genomic sequencing to investigate the causes of illness in both children and adults. The […]

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New Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau Initiatives Aim to Extend Traveler Stays and Support Local Partners

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The Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is continuing to invest back into the Rocket City with their latest marketing initiatives, a mobile visitors center and a new, improved website.  The mobile visitor center will travel to various community events, festivals, and gatherings across Huntsville and Madison County. Jennifer Moore, president and CEO of […]

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Drake State Enrollment Surges 19%, Reaching Highest Levels in 10 Years

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Drake State Community and Technical College reported its highest enrollment growth in more than a decade for Fall 2025, enrolling 1,417 students—a 19% increase from last year’s 1,187. Credit hour production also rose 23% to 10,760 hours. “This remarkable growth is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and staff, our community partnerships, and […]

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Huntsville Hosts Screening of My Mama Joe, Hope & Help with Producer Discussion

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In partnership with TARCOG’s Alabama Cares Program and the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) at Alabama A&M University, My Mama Joe, Hope & Help will be shown in Huntsville as part of an educational outreach effort called the Community Engagement Forum. The one-hour documentary, which broadcasts and streams nationally on the PBS platform, follows a […]

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Huntsville Business Community Reaches $1 Million Milestone to Elevate Teaching Excellence

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On November 6, business and education leaders gathered at Campus 805 to celebrate a significant milestone in public education investment: the successful completion of a $1 million fundraising campaign designed to support 500 teachers pursuing National Board Certification across Huntsville City, Madison City, and Madison County school systems. The Raise Your Hand initiative, a unique […]

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Von Braun Center Unveils $15.3 Million Backstage Transformation to Boost Huntsville’s Growing Arts Economy

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Last week, the Von Braun Center celebrated a milestone in Huntsville’s performing arts infrastructure with an open house unveiling its first major backstage renovation in nearly 50 years. The $15.3 million expansion of the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall modernizes behind-the-scenes spaces that support the city’s growing performing arts scene and world-class touring productions. Historic […]

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