BDO Public Sector announces newest President and CEO

BDO Public Sector, LLC, has appointed Frank Landefeld as its President and CEO.  Landefeld will lead the strategic direction, growth initiatives, and client engagement efforts to support federal agencies in achieving mission success. With three decades of experience, Landefeld has a deep understanding of clients’ needs and complexities in today’s evolving landscape, and a proven […]

President of the Better Business Bureau warns consumers against 5 common scams

Karen Reeves, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Alabama, spoke to The Huntsville Rotary Club on November 19 about five common scams that impact consumers and how to avoid becoming a victim of one.  “It began with a group of businessmen that came together years ago — back in the […]

HudsonAlpha hosts Nobel Laureate Dr. Harold Varmus for talk on cancer research and scientific innovation

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology hosted a talk with Nobel Laureate Dr. Harold Varmus on the evening of November 19 at the Jackson Center.  Dr. Varmus, working alongside his University of California San Francisco colleague Dr. Michael Bishop, discovered oncogenes. This discovery earned the two men the Nobel Prize in the category “Physiology or Medicine” in […]

Huntsville Hospital expands clinical space and welcomes new executive to lead regional operations

Huntsville Hospital Health System is undergoing significant growth, both in physical infrastructure and leadership, to meet the demands of North Alabama’s expanding population. The Alabama Certificate of Need Review Board has unanimously approved a five-story addition to Huntsville Hospital’s Madison Street Tower, adding 154,000 square feet of clinical space. The $150 million project aims to […]

Leidos donates $1.75m to Drake State, advancing opportunities in advanced manufacturing

Leidos has pledged $1.75 million to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama. This landmark donation will enhance educational opportunities, providing students with hands-on experience in advanced technical and manufacturing fields. In honor of the gift, Drake State’s upcoming advanced manufacturing facility will be named the Leidos Advanced Training Complex. “At Leidos, we […]

Madison County State of the County Address focuses on budgets, transportation and new courthouse

Fresh off his re-election as Madison County Commission Chairman, Mac McCutcheon delivered the 2024 State of the County address on Wednesday where he highlighted the strides made over the past year and outlined future plans for the county. The event drew a large crowd at the Von Braun Center,  and emphasized the work of the […]

Six north Alabama awarded 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed scholarship

Six students from the University of North Alabama (UNA) have been named recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship, recognized by representatives from both UNA and Bank Independent. The undergraduate scholarship recipients are: Henry Ajualip Huarcas, Freshman, Computer Science Ashton D. Bright, Sophomore, Criminal Justice Kadi A. Norato, Junior, Nursing Devin Wesley Riggs, […]

Women in Defense celebrate top female scholars in STEM and National Security

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) welcomed exemplary female scholars from across the nation to Huntsville last week to receive recognition for being named Women In Defense Rocket City Fellows. The scholars took part in two days of activities — which included the Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner, visits to the U.S. […]

UAH’s Dr. Gary Zank Honored with 2024 Distinguished Science Award by National Space Club Huntsville

The National Space Club (NSC), Huntsville Chapter, awarded Dr. Gary Zank of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) the 2024 Distinguished Science Award at the 36th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Dinner on Oct. 30. Zank, who holds the Aerojet/Rocketdyne Chair in Space Science and directs UAH’s Center for Space Physics and Aeronomic […]

Madison Mayor Paul Finley to step down after 12 years, paving way for new leadership

After over a decade at the helm, Madison Mayor Paul Finley announced he will not seek a fourth term, marking the close of a tenure characterized by strategic growth and community-driven projects. Serving three terms, Finley has focused on enhancing Madison’s quality of life, ensuring responsible development, and fostering partnerships throughout the Tennessee Valley. Reflecting […]