Retro ice cream shop Fizzy Flapper finds a new home
Fizzy Flapper, the retro-inspired ice cream shop known for its nostalgic sweets and drinks, has completed a relocation and soft rebranding. The business is now open in Arab, about 30 minutes south of Huntsville, offering visitors a chance to step back in time with classic treats and old-fashioned favorites. The shop’s new location brings its […]
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is back
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant has reopened in South Huntsville following a year of renovations, bringing an updated look to the longtime local dining spot. The restaurant celebrated its reopening with a grand opening event on October 24, 2026. Located along Memorial Parkway SW, the restaurant has undergone several updates, including a refreshed facade, a new […]
Downtown Huntsville welcomes Ozu, a new Japanese dining destination
Downtown Huntsville is getting a new Japanese dining destination with the opening of Ozu on November 5. The restaurant will specialize in sushi and omakase, a Japanese dining style that lets the chef choose and prepare a meal for guests. Ozu will take over the former Phat Sammy’s location at 104 Jefferson St. S., adding […]
Los Compas announces temporary closure after fire
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant in Trinity has temporarily closed following a fire on the afternoon of Friday, October 23. The restaurant’s owners announced the shutdown on social media, confirming that everyone was safe. Restaurant Closes Until Further Notice In its announcement, Los Compas said it would “shut down until further notice” following the incident. The […]
Huntsville schools open professional audio engineering studios
Students at Lee High School and the Academy for Academics and Arts in Huntsville now have access to professional-style audio engineering studios designed to build career-ready skills in sound production and digital media. The two schools recently celebrated the new facilities with ribbon-cutting ceremonies alongside Birmingham-based Kingmaker Productions, which designed and built the studios. New […]
$18 million VA grant to fund new veterans cemetery in Huntsville
A new veterans cemetery is planned for Huntsville after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $18 million in federal funding for the project. The VA awarded $18,094,445 to establish the Alabama Veterans Memorial Cemetery-North through its fiscal year 2026 Veterans Cemetery Grant Program. The department will also reimburse up to $875,706 for […]
Huntsville Hospital leads Alabama rankings, asks residents to share healthcare needs
Huntsville Hospital has earned the top spot among Alabama hospitals in Newsweek and Statista’s 2026 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals ranking, while its health system is asking North Alabama residents to share their healthcare needs through a regional survey. The recognition places Huntsville Hospital ahead of 14 other Alabama facilities included in the annual ranking. At the […]
