Southern Catfish and Creole opens in former Libby’s Catfish Space
A new seafood restaurant is serving Creole-inspired dishes in Madison, taking over the former Libby’s Catfish location on Lime Quarry Road. A new Creole restaurant in Madison Southern Catfish and Creole is now open at 234 Lime Quarry Road, offering a menu centered on seafood, Southern flavors and Creole cuisine. The locally owned restaurant prepares […]
One more tavern from Good Company Cafe creators coming
Etta’s Tavern, a new dinner and bar concept from the creators of Good Company Cafe, is preparing to open on Pratt Avenue in Huntsville. A new dinner spot from Good Company Cafe owners Angela and John Lindbeck, who founded Good Company Cafe, are behind the new restaurant at 720 Pratt Ave. NE. Etta’s Tavern will […]
New Syrian-inspired cafe coming soon to Huntsville
A new cafe is preparing to open on Jordan Lane, bringing Syrian-inspired coffee, drinks, pastries and desserts to Huntsville. A new Syrian cafe is coming to Huntsville Mazaj Cafe is set to open at 532 Jordan Lane NW. The business describes itself as Huntsville’s first Syrian cafe and plans to introduce customers to flavors inspired […]
Stadium Commons to welcome new butcher shop and burger restaurant
A Tennessee-based butcher shop is expanding into Huntsville with its first restaurant, bringing a new burger concept to Stadium Commons near Joe Davis Stadium this winter. Light Hill Meats expands into Huntsville Light Hill Meats, a family-owned pasture-to-plate butcher shop based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, will open Corban’s Smash House at the mixed-use development along […]
Alabama’s first statewide AI accelerator coming
Decatur is set to become the home of Alabama’s first statewide artificial intelligence accelerator, creating a new resource for entrepreneurs and businesses across the state. A statewide resource for AI entrepreneurs The Alabama AI Accelerator will be operated by the E-Center in partnership with Innovate Alabama. The initiative will focus on two areas: helping promising […]
Red Clay Strays to headline Orion Amphitheater
Mobile-based rock band Red Clay Strays is coming back to Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater for a headline show on Sept. 11, 2027. Red Clay Strays set to headline Orion The Alabama group, known for songs including “Wondering Why” and “Wanna Be Loved,” previously performed at Orion in 2025. The upcoming concert will mark the band’s second […]
$1.17 billion in new construction underway across Huntsville
Construction activity across Madison County has surpassed $1.17 billion through the first three quarters of 2026, with residential and commercial projects driving the total. Residential builders lead construction activity Madison County issued 2,342 building permits worth about $583.9 million through Sept. 30. Huntsville accounted for 1,568 permits totaling $458.1 million, while Madison issued 349 permits […]
Ol Heidelberg Cafe Brings Authentic German Schnitzel and Strudel
For anyone craving traditional German food in Huntsville, Ol Heidelberg Cafe offers a menu filled with homemade favorites, from schnitzel and sauerkraut to fresh bread and German-style desserts. A longtime German restaurant in Huntsville Located at 6125 University Drive, Ol Heidelberg Cafe has become a familiar stop for German food in North Alabama. The restaurant […]
Huntsville City Council passes $360 Million FY2027 budget
Huntsville City Council has approved a more than $360 million Fiscal 2027 budget that includes employee pay increases, expanded public safety funding and millions for transportation and capital projects. Public safety receives major funding The Huntsville Police Department and Huntsville Fire & Rescue will receive a combined $160.2 million under the new budget. Police funding […]
Hearing aids will be tax-exempt in Huntsville
Huntsville City Council has approved an ordinance removing city sales and use taxes from hearing aids, though residents will have to wait until next year for the exemption to take effect. Tax exemption begins in September 2027 The ordinance was approved Sept. 24 and is scheduled to take effect Sept. 1, 2027. The exemption will […]
