Huntsville’s Redstone Gateway gets $33.3 million KBR facility expansion
Defense and technology company KBR has celebrated a $33.3 million expansion of its facility at Redstone Gateway in Huntsville, a project expected to add 100 jobs to its local workforce. The investment combines $15.8 million from KBR for its Huntsville operations center and $17.5 million from the Army and National Guard for development of the […]
North Alabama’s first Menopause-focused clinic opens
Mariposa Menopause Specialists has opened in Madison as North Alabama’s first medical clinic focused exclusively on perimenopause and menopause care. Located at 1896 Slaughter Road, the clinic aims to help women better understand and manage changes during midlife. The practice is led by Dr. Julie Grimes, an experienced women’s health physician who founded Mariposa to […]
Hattie B’s announces second North Alabama location
Nashville-based Hattie B’s Hot Chicken will open a new restaurant at Clift Farm in Madison in late spring 2027. The popular chicken chain will bring its signature spicy fried chicken and Southern comfort food to its second North Alabama location. The restaurant will occupy a standalone building at 8210 Highway 72 West. It will become […]
Newsweek names Huntsville Hospital Alabama’s Top Hospital for 2027
Huntsville Hospital has earned the top spot in Alabama in Newsweek’s 2027 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals rankings. The hospital climbed from fifth place last year, marking a four-spot improvement. Newsweek and global data firm Statista evaluated more than 5,000 hospitals nationwide for the annual list. This year, the publication recognized 800 hospitals across the country, including […]
HPD shares new information on license plate readers and privacy safeguards
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has launched new online resources to help residents understand its use of automated license plate reader technology. The materials explain how the system supports investigations, what policies guide its use and how the department protects information. HPD developed the resources in response to community questions and concerns. Through the new […]
Mayor Battle announces next Phase of Huntsville’s BIG Picture Plan for 2027
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle outlined the city’s next growth priorities during his 18th State of the City address on November 9. Speaking to more than 1,200 business and community leaders, he introduced a new development blueprint and urged state and federal officials to address Huntsville’s transportation needs. The sold-out event took place at the Von […]
