Huntsville Airport warns of phone scam promising “free” airline tickets
Huntsville International Airport is warning residents about a phone scam targeting people across North Alabama. How the Scam Works Airport officials say scammers are spoofing the airport’s main phone number. As a result, calls appear to come directly from Huntsville International Airport. However, officials stress the airport is not making these calls. The callers falsely […]
Huntsville plans 650-acre annexation, includes land for new school
Huntsville’s city limits are expected to grow by roughly 650 acres following a City Council vote next week. City Council to Consider Annexations The Huntsville City Council will vote on two annexation requests at its January 22 meeting. The larger request involves approximately 648 acres located just off Interstate 565 in Limestone County. The property […]
Popular wings restaurant Jefferson’s opening in Downtown Hartselle
Jefferson’s Wings will open a new location on Main Street in downtown Hartselle. Third Location in the Huntsville Area The new restaurant will take over the former Moe’s Original BBQ space at 200 Main Street West. This will be Jefferson’s third location in the Huntsville area, joining its existing restaurants in Hampton Cove and New […]
New indoor pickleball complex opens in city
Huntsville now has a new indoor pickleball complex where players of all ages and skill levels can gather, learn, and compete. The Picklr Brings Courts, Coaching, and Community The Picklr recently opened on University Drive near the Research Park interchange. The facility offers courts, leagues, tournaments, and coaching for both beginners and advanced players. Club […]
New North Huntsville Shopping District moves forward with construction plans
Huntsville’s newest retail district is moving closer to construction later this year. City Approves Engineering Contract The City recently approved a contract with Schoel Engineering Company. The firm will handle engineering design and construction administration for public infrastructure improvements at the North Village Town Center, located at Memorial Parkway and State Route 255 (Northern Bypass). […]
Huntsville City Schools breaks ground on $70 million Chapman Middle School Campus
Huntsville City Schools has officially broken ground on a $70 million project to create a shared campus for Chapman Middle School, a reimagined STEM Magnet Middle School, and Artemis Virtual Academy. A New Vision for Middle School Education Superintendent Clarence Sutton, Mayor Tommy Battle, State Senator Sam Givhan, school board members, and educators joined the […]
Historic railroad coxcar finds new home in Scottsboro Boys Museum
The City of Huntsville will donate a historic railroad boxcar to the Scottsboro Boys Museum to support public education and historical preservation. Connecting the Boxcar to History The railcar closely resembles the type used during the 1931 Scottsboro Boys case. During that incident, nine young African American men were arrested while traveling by train from […]
3 new public art installations approved for Downtown Huntsville
According to online reports, three new pieces of public art are set to be installed in downtown Huntsville, with designs inspired by the city’s entertainment history and cultural roots. Art Project Approved Near Von Braun Center The Huntsville City Council has approved a $1.5 million agreement with the Arts Council to design and install three […]
Big Spring Park expansion moves forward on former city hall site
The expansion of Big Spring Park East on the former Huntsville City Hall site has taken a major step forward. Construction Contract Approved The City of Huntsville has awarded a construction contract to Fite Construction Company to redevelop the former City Hall property at 308 Fountain Circle into a new public greenspace connected to Big […]
Starbucks launches two locations in Madison and Hampton Cove
Starbucks has opened two new locations in Madison and Hampton Cove, giving coffee lovers more options for their favorite beverages and snacks. Starbucks Opens in Madison The Madison location is situated at 126 Graphics Drive, near BJ’s Wholesale. The store features a convenient drive-thru, ample parking, and the full Starbucks menu, making it easy for […]
