Preparing for a wetter Alabama winter? Here are simple home checks to make now
As Alabama heads toward winter, handyman company Buffalo Duck is encouraging homeowners to inspect their doors, windows and walls ahead of potentially wetter conditions. The company, which serves Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville, shared a list of simple home maintenance checks following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s winter outlook for December 2026 through February 2027. […]
New independent bookstore planned near Big Spring Park
An independent bookstore and coffeehouse called Marcus La Fleur Bookshop is planned for CityCentre at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville, offering a space centered on books, handcrafted coffee and in-person community experiences. Built around the idea “Turn the Page on Screen Life,” the shop aims to give visitors a welcoming alternative to an increasingly […]
Iconic sweet shop expanding to Downtown Huntsville
Kilwins, a nationally recognized sweets and dessert shop known for its handcrafted chocolates, fudge and ice cream, is coming to downtown Huntsville with its first local store expected to open next year. The shop will be located at Eclipse, a mixed-use development by RCP Companies and Spring Bay within CityCentre at Big Spring. The Huntsville […]
NIH awards UAH $3.67 million to advance research on emerging mosquito-borne viruses
A University of Alabama in Huntsville researcher has received a $3.67 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance potential treatments for mosquito-borne alphaviruses, a group of viruses that can cause severe illness and neurological complications. Dr. Victor Ogungbe, an associate professor of chemistry and UAH alumnus, will lead the five-year research project. […]
Randolph closes regular season at 7-3 with Senior Night victory
Randolph High School capped its regular season with a 44-9 victory over Madison County on Friday, Oct. 30, at SportsMed Field in Huntsville, with senior running back Lefebvre Watson scoring four touchdowns on senior night. The Raiders built a 31-9 halftime lead and finished with 435 total yards, improving their record to 7-3 ahead of […]
Fire at a Huntsville apartment complex leaves families displaced
About 15 families were displaced after a fire broke out at a 16-unit apartment complex on Governors House Drive in Huntsville on Saturday night, Oct. 31, according to Huntsville Fire & Rescue. Fire crews responded around 10:15 p.m. and found smoke and flames coming from the complex. Between eight and 10 Huntsville Fire & Rescue […]
Alabama A&M brings Magic City Classic trophy back to Huntsville
Alabama A&M University brought the Magic City Classic trophy back to Huntsville after defeating rival Alabama State University 31-28 on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Legion Field in Birmingham. The victory ended the Bulldogs’ four-game losing streak in the rivalry and marked their first win over the Hornets since 2021. The result also kept Alabama A&M […]
