Home sales in the Huntsville area remain well above 2023 levels
According to an online report, realtors and real estate agents in Huntsville are enjoying a strong holiday season. Home sales continue to outpace last year in all but one of the region’s five counties. Huntsville led with 545 homes sold, up from 475 last year. Athens also saw a rise, with 188 homes sold […]
Mayors across north Alabama are working to increase internet sales taxes
Leaders from Alabama’s ten largest cities are concerned about missing out on a fair share of online sales tax revenues. Understanding the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) The statewide online sales tax rate is 8%, which is lower than the 9% charged in many North Alabama cities for in-store purchases. Cities like Huntsville and […]
Huntsville to contribute to missile production for key US allies under Raytheon’s $401 million contract
A significant portion of a $401 million missile contract to bolster U.S. and allied forces will involve work in Huntsville. This project highlights the region’s crucial role in supporting national and international defense initiatives. Details of the Raytheon Contract The Defense Department awarded Raytheon Co. the contract to produce 131 Tomahawk missiles under a fixed-price, […]
Indoor dog pool in Huntsville at risk of closing
According to an online report, Huntsville’s Dog Splash indoor dog pool could close without urgent support. Owner Caleb Ballew, who operates the state’s only indoor dog park, revealed that financial struggles threaten the facility, even though it had its most successful year yet. He shared, “I’ve put my life savings into this. They’re depleted, and […]
EF-1 tornado causes ‘significant’ damage in North Alabama; rips roof off courthouse
A powerful storm swept through Alabama from Saturday night into Sunday morning, significantly damaging downtown Athens and the Limestone County Courthouse. The National Weather Service in Huntsville confirmed that an EF-1 tornado caused the destruction, with winds reaching 100 mph and a path spanning 160 yards. Downtown Athens faces heavy damage Meteorologist Chelsea Aaron […]
4 Things to Do in Huntsville This Weekend | January 4-5, 2025
4 Weekend Events ? Here are four things to do this weekend! Sign up for the Homely Huntsville newsletter to stay up to date on Huntsville. Welcome to the Hotel Monte Sano Start 2025 by revisiting the grandeur through the “Welcome to the Hotel Monte Sano” exhibition, which recreates the allure of the legendary […]
