Huntsville intersection upgrades to support new retail and development growth
Huntsville is investing nearly $10 million to improve traffic flow at the Northern Bypass and North Memorial Parkway intersection, where new development is adding to the area’s growth. Intersection upgrades include new traffic signals The Huntsville City Council approved a $9.9 million contract with Athens-based Grayson Carter & Son for the improvements. Plans include two […]
UNA named one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools
The University of North Alabama (UNA) has once again earned national recognition for its music business program, appearing on Billboard’s list of top music business schools for the second year in a row. UNA earns a second year of national recognition UNA and Auburn University were both included in Billboard’s rankings for 2026 after first […]
WhistleStop BBQ Fest brings 40 BBQ teams and live music
Huntsville’s WhistleStop BBQ Festival returns to MidCity on October 16-17, bringing two days of barbecue competitions, live music and family-friendly activities to North Alabama. BBQ teams compete for prizes and fan votes The 25th annual festival will feature 40 teams competing in a barbecue contest sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Categories include ribs, […]
Hurricane Isaias remnants leave power outages across North Alabama
Cleanup and power restoration efforts are continuing across North Alabama after the remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought rain and severe weather to the region. Emergency management officials reported relatively minor local impacts, though some residents remained without electricity. Utility crews work to restore power Several utilities reported outages as crews worked to restore service. In […]
Alabama Shield 2026 tests drone technology for real-world disasters
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted Alabama Shield 2026, a statewide disaster-response exercise that tested how drone technology can help emergency teams respond to complex emergencies. Emergency teams test drones in real-world scenarios Led by UAH’s Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center, the exercise brought together emergency management agencies, first responders, researchers and […]
Huntsville begins planning 4,500-foot North Huntsville Greenway segment
Huntsville is moving forward with the next phase of the North Huntsville Greenway, with a new engineering agreement covering a planned stretch between Holmes Avenue and Pratt Avenue. A new greenway segment is moving forward The city has entered an engineering services agreement with Barge Design Solutions Inc. for Segment C, which will cover approximately […]
