Tag Archive for: City of Huntsville

Human trafficking, speeding among topics at HPCAC forum

The Huntsville Police Department reported last month that there has been a decline in city crime rates over the past five years despite extensive population growth.  The drop in violent offenses such as murder, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault grabbed the most attention. But the rate of other criminal activity is also dropping, at […]

HudsonAlpha scientist, Chloee McLaughlin, named a Next Gen Leadership Awardee for 2025 AGBT Agricultural Meeting

Chloee McLaughlin, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at HudsonAlpha, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Next Gen Leadership Award by The Genome Partnership. She was recognized for her groundbreaking research in agricultural genomics during the prestigious AGBT Agricultural Meeting, held from March 31 to April 2 in Orlando, Fla. The award honors early-career scientists […]

Job Seekers Invited to ReLaunch Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15 in Huntsville

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber continues to partner with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between the under-resourced job seeker and local employers. Job seekers are invited to attend the upcoming ReLaunch Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15, at First Baptist Church […]

HPD prompts drivers to heed safety administration campaign

Huntsville drivers already are subject to a ticket for disregarding the city’s hands-free ordinance, but local police are doubling down on efforts to keep the community’s roads safe. With distracted driving a major safety concern, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reminding drivers that even a moment’s distraction behind the wheel can have life-altering consequences. […]

Live Bald 2025 to Rally Huntsville in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is set to host its annual “Live Bald 2025” event on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Camp, located at 5909 University Drive. This gathering marks the 25th anniversary of St. Baldrick’s volunteers’ dedication to conquering childhood cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to […]

A Conversation with Steve Whitman of All Needz Rental Center

For years, Steve Whitman built a career in the environmental industry, working in different parts of the country before realizing that financial success didn’t always equal happiness. Though he was making good money, the industry no longer excited him. At 35 years old, he made a life-changing decision to return home to North Alabama and […]

Job seekers beware: Scams and fake job postings are everywhere

For those of us who were around for the early days of the internet, you may recall a strange email or two from a Nigerian or Saudi prince. Maybe you won a sweepstakes that you never entered.  What a surprise when you got notified that a mysterious and vaguely distant relative had passed away, but […]

Para-cyclists praise Cumings Research Park race course despite weather

A brisk wind and rain greeted early starters Saturday in the 2025 Paralympics Cycling Time Trial in Huntsville, leaving at least one top competitor unsatisfied with the number he clocked on an otherwise popular course. “Not as well as I would like,’’ said Dennis Connors of Beaverton, Ore., a tri-cyclist who earned a silver medal […]

Huntsville named among world’s most innovative cities by Fast Company

Huntsville, Alabama, has secured a spot on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025—a recognition that highlights the city’s forward-thinking approach to economic development. Huntsville stands alongside global powerhouses like Waymo, Nvidia, and Duolingo, making history as the first city to be included in this ranking. The accolade underscores Huntsville’s […]

Robins & Morton completes renovation of Signature Aviation Terminal at Huntsville Airport

Construction firm Robins & Morton has completed the renovation and expansion of Signature Aviation’s private terminal at Huntsville International Airport. The upgraded facility will accommodate private, corporate, and government aviation clients. The project involved a 5,000-square-foot renovation and a 2,500-square-foot expansion, featuring a redesigned entrance and a stylish new interior. The upgraded space includes spacious […]