Tag Archive for: Madison County

The Legacy of Hughes Properties Continues to Shape Madison and Limestone Counties

Many have benefited from the professional services and the personal approach provided by the team at Hughes Properties, Inc. (HPI).  HPI has established a multitude of relationships, many which are repeat customers and referrals. HPI has a history of paying it forward and sharing lessons learned with HOA’s of various age, size, amenities, and board […]

Michelle Epling Named Executive Director of Madison Chamber of Commerce

Following a lengthy search, the Madison Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Michelle Epling as its new Executive Director, effective Nov. 8. The Chamber of Commerce has been without an Executive Director since 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic halted its search for a new ED in early 2020, with Epling’s arrival heralding a new chapter […]

Space & Rocket Center Unveils New Mannequin Skywalker Exhibit

The force was with students from the Ardmore Boys & Girls Club as they got the first view of Blue Origin’s unveiling of the Mannequin Skywalker exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.  In partnership with Blue Origin’s nonprofit, Club for the Future, who recently made a $1 million donation to support Space Camp […]

Public to Get Glimpse of New Skatepark Design

The design for Huntsville’s new skatepark, which was approved to be built on three acres at John Hunt Park in January, will be unveiled at a public viewing Wednesday at Fractal Brewing Project at 3200 Leeman Ferry Road. The gathering is sponsored by the City of Huntsville, Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, The Skatepark Project […]

Chicken Lovers Are Slimthusiastic About New Slim Chickens Now Open at Clift Farm

If cars wrapped around the building twice at the drive-thru, and people waiting in the parking lot for the dining room to open at 10:30 a.m. isn’t a sign “Slimthusiasm” has taken hold of Madison chicken lovers, then just wait until Slim Chickens opens their second location at Town Madison in December! Alan Renfroe and […]

County COVID-19 Cases Down, but Federal Mandates Approaching

Cindy Doty, senior consultant for PassionHR Consulting, Inc., explained issues facing employers and workers regarding President Joe Biden’s mandate that some companies require COVID-19 vaccinations. And three times during her presentation at Wednesday’s weekly coronavirus press briefing at the Huntsville City Council chambers she stressed this: neither the city nor the state are issuing these […]

Ardent Preschool & Daycare Brings Excellence in Childcare to Clift Farm

Schools are crucial to supporting and sustaining economic growth in any growing community and the 550-acre pedestrian-friendly Clift Farm development just got an A+ grade as Ardent Preschool & Daycare broke ground on their fourth Madison County campus on Uncle Frank Boulevard next to the Publix at Clift Farm in Madison. The school is expected […]

Exploring America’s “Employee Market”: Questions Left Unanswered by Employment Rates

One local restaurant manager has his pulse on the workforce situation this country faces is in a pandemic environment. It’s not a comforting picture. The manager, who like many who were contacted for this story asked for his store or his name not to be used, said his chain restaurant was bracing against the same […]

The Cheesecake Factory Opens For Business

With the grand opening of Bridge Street’s newest restaurant Tuesday, October 26, Huntsville officially became the home of the state’s second location of The Cheesecake Factory.  Long lines of excited customers eagerly awaited the opportunity to sample some of the eatery’s many menu items in its spacious, attractive dining room at Bridge Street in the […]

Science and Technology Come Alive This Weekend at 2nd Annual STEAMfest 2021

Huntsville’s contributions to space, missile defense, cybersecurity, and engineering make it one the world’s most important centers for science and technology. All of it will be on display at the 2nd Annual Huntsville Science Festival’s STEAMfest 2021 this Saturday, October 30 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission is free. This year, STEAMfest 2021 is […]