Tag Archive for: North Alabama

Record-Breaking 2025 North Alabama Airfest Boosts Regional Economy, Sets Dates for 2026 Event

The 2025 North Alabama Airfest at Pryor Field Regional Airport drew a record attendance of more than 12,500 visitors from over 35 states and three countries. The event attracted attendees to North Alabama for a weekend of aviation demonstrations and community activities. The event featured over 15 aerial performers delivering nearly four hours of nonstop […]

One Table Huntsville Invites the Community to Share a Meal and Connect

Village of Promise will host the seventh annual One Table Huntsville, presented by Bentley Buick GMC. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Big Spring Park. It will bring together community members to share a meal, connect, and highlight the spirit of togetherness in Huntsville. One […]

Madison Chamber Cuts Ribbon on a Bigger, Brighter Future

Tuesday morning thunderstorms gave way to clear skies as if on cue for a ceremony christening the new Madison Chamber of Commerce offices. And though the autumnal equinox moved the calendar into fall on Monday, summer had something left to say. A bright, hot sun cooked the parking lot for a ribbon-cutting in front of […]

Jim Page Named Interim Executive Director of Launch Regional Partnership

Launch Regional Partnership, a coalition of business and civic leaders from across North Alabama, has appointed its chairman, Jim Page, as interim executive director. Founded in 2015, the all-volunteer nonprofit has focused on aligning workforce development, expanding the region’s entrepreneurial network, and guiding land use planning across its 10-county footprint. It recently adopted a new […]

Calhoun Community College to host job fair, community invited

Calhoun Community College’s Career Services department will host its Fall Job Fair on Thursday, September 25, 2025. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Sparkman Building on the Huntsville campus. This event is free and open to Calhoun students, graduates, and all members […]

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 […]

Space Command Headquarters Move Sparks Local Optimism — and Questions

Huntsville leaders gathered on September 3 for a press conference to outline what the permanent relocation of U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters will mean for North Alabama. The event followed federal confirmation earlier this week that Redstone Arsenal is the official choice after years of evaluation and political debate. Preparing for Relocation Lucia Cape, Senior […]

The results of Madison’s municipal election are in

Two things became clear as the hour grew late on municipal election day Tuesday – Ranae Bartlett was going to be Madison’s next mayor, and the current city council president pro tempore would soon visit the sandman. “Right now, I need some sleep.’’ she said between receiving congratulations from supporters at her campaign watch party […]

Bank Independent’s Penny Camp Named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV

Bank Independent has announced that Penny Camp, Executive Vice President and newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer, has been named to Leadership Alabama Class XXXV, a prestigious statewide leadership program that brings together accomplished professionals to foster stronger communities and a brighter future for Alabama. “Penny is a thoughtful, forward-thinking leader who deeply understands the importance […]

Flint River at Risk? New Market Residents Push Back on Integra Water Project

The recent announcement that Integra Water plans to build a wastewater treatment facility near the Flint River in New Market has sparked significant concern among local residents, environmental advocates, and river-dependent businesses. Questions have arisen about how the new plant might impact water quality, local ecosystems, and public health, especially given Alabama’s history of industrial […]