Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

City Council Weighs $343M Budget Focused on Growth, Safety, and Quality of Life

With the start of a new fiscal year beginning at the first of October, the Huntsville City Council is busy looking over Fiscal Year 2026. Mayor Tommy Battle will prioritize quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. Battle introduced his budget plan last week […]

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Visits UAH Campus, Shares Career and Life Advice with Students

Last week, NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio spoke to University of Alabama in Huntsville students on campus at the Charger Union Theater, discussing his storied career and path to becoming a space explorer.  By all accounts, Rubio has an impressive resume. In addition to his role as an astronaut, he is a board-certified family physician, flight […]

Matt Curtis Real Estate Completes 150th Home Build in Guatemala, Extending Global Mission of Service

Matt Curtis Real Estate has announced the completion of its 150th home build in partnership with Casas por Cristo as part of the company’s Love Thy Neighbor initiative. This milestone reflects the team’s ongoing commitment to giving back and creating a lasting impact beyond real estate. “We’re humbled to celebrate the completion of our 150th […]

UAH’s 72nd Annual Science and Engineering Fair Welcomes More Students Than Ever

More of North Alabama’s young scientists and engineers will soon have a chance to showcase their work: registration for the 72nd annual North Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair (NARSEF) opens this month. The competition, hosted by the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s College of Engineering, is scheduled for March 6, 2026, on the UAH […]

UAH’s Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education Marks 10 Years of Excellence

The University of Alabama in Huntsville marked a milestone this week as its Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE) celebrated its 10th anniversary. Established in 2015, the center has grown into a cornerstone of UAH’s academic and research mission. The occasion was commemorated at the Student Services Building, with university leaders and guests reflecting […]

Small Businesses Take Center Stage as Chamber Marks 40th Gala

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber marked a milestone last week with its 40th Annual Small Business Awards Gala at the Von Braun Center. While the evening began with a brief technical issue during the opening video, the program soon found its rhythm, celebrating the companies and individuals who keep Huntsville’s economy dynamic and resilient. Recognizing the […]

Momentum Leaders Helps Huntsville Women Rise in Business

In today’s business climate, the world around us is moving faster than ever. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, remote work continues to reshape office dynamics, and decisions are being made in real time. For women, these challenges are often layered with family responsibilities and shifting professional landscapes. One local organization, Momentum Leaders, is […]

Veteran Banker Herman Stubbs Joins First Horizon Bank in Huntsville

Herman Stubbs has joined First Horizon Bank as Senior Vice President, Business Banking Sales Manager. Stubbs is an accomplished professional with more than 35 years of experience in the banking industry and is dedicated to supporting clients as a trusted financial advisor. His expertise includes relationship management, business banking and commercial lending, and structuring custom […]

Mayor Battle Welcomes U.S. Space Command Commander to Huntsville

Mayor Tommy Battle welcomed Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), to Huntsville on September 8. The visit marks an important step as the city and Redstone Arsenal begin the formal transition to host Space Command’s permanent headquarters. Mayor Battle and Gen. Whiting previously met in Colorado Springs, but this visit marked Whiting’s […]

‘REALTORS® in Action’ holds 4th Annual event highlighting REALTOR® Safety Month & Domestic Violence Awareness

The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® is encouraging the public to take part in its fourth annual Standing Against Domestic Violence event, which aims to help participants recognize, report, and prevent domestic violence while offering support to survivors in the community. Admission is free and the first 100 attendees will receive a boxed lunch. Local […]