ALDOT announces millions in improvements for Huntsville-area airports
Three Huntsville-area airports will receive more than $4 million in funding for improvement projects. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced the grants on November 5 as part of a $73 million statewide airport improvement package. The funding combines $53.6 million in federal funds, $7.3 million in airport contributions and $12.1 million in state grants. […]
New Bailey Cove Nutrition coming soon
Rocket City Nutrition is expanding with a second Huntsville location in the Bailey Cove community. The locally owned nutrition business announced Bailey Cove Nutrition at 8210 Bailey Cove Road, Suite A. The expansion follows nearly six years of serving customers at its original Huntsville location. Now, the business plans to bring its specialty drinks and […]
Beauregard’s, Big John’s BBQ, and more to join a new Huntsville food destination
A new food destination called The Yard at MyKitchen is coming in 2027. Local entrepreneur Jonathan Hambrick announced the project as a place where several food businesses will share one location. The announcement features Beauregard’s, Big John’s BBQ, Spuds Kitchen & Company, Laura’s Way Bakery, and Sam & Taylor’s Icy Treats. The concept also carries […]
North Alabama bird conservation effort seeks help
Quinn Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking volunteers and private landowners to help expand bird nesting habitats across North Alabama. The effort follows a $10,000 grant that supports the sanctuary’s nesting box project. Sanctuary expands nesting box project across North Alabama Alexis Quinn, founder of Quinn Wildlife Sanctuary, said the grant helped fund nesting boxes for owls, […]
Meek Greenway opens near Mastin Lake Road
Huntsville has opened Meek Greenway, adding 1.3 miles of paved trail to the city’s growing network and creating a connection between Sparkman Drive and Alabama A&M University. City leaders celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The greenway runs along the west side of Normal Branch, with its main access […]
Next steps for historic train depot and roundhouse outlined
Huntsville City Council has approved a five-year agreement allowing the EarlyWorks Museums Board to continue operating the Roundhouse at the city’s historic train depot property while officials work on long-term plans for the seven-acre site. The decision keeps the Roundhouse operating as an event venue after its existing agreement with the city was set to […]