Rocket City boxers punch their way to the national Golden Gloves
Huntsville-based Rocket City Boxing is sending two athletes to the National Golden Gloves Championships after strong showings at recent state and regional competitions. Local boxers earn state titles Four fighters from Rocket City Boxing competed in the Alabama State Golden Gloves tournament on March 14. Of those, three secured state titles. Bradley Belt won by […]
Girls Garage Program empowers women with hands-on car care skills
Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Girls Garage program is expanding its impact by helping women and teens build confidence through hands-on car care training. Program builds confidence through hands-on learning Girls Garage offers free workshops for participants ages 15 and older. Sessions focus on practical skills such as checking oil, changing a tire, and jump-starting a […]
Housing market surges with rising prices and sales
North Alabama’s housing market continued to gain momentum in March 2026, with rising home prices and increased sales activity across most counties in the Huntsville area. Home prices climb across the region Median home prices increased year over year in several markets. In Huntsville, the median price reached $339,000, up from $327,000 a year ago. […]
Huntsville’s cyber school unveils major facility and first-of-its-kind research institute
The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) has opened a new $12.5 million facility in Huntsville and announced plans for a first-of-its-kind research institute. New $12.5M Sentinel Center opens in Huntsville ASCTE celebrated the opening of the Sentinel Center, a 1,100-seat facility designed to support athletics, student programs, and collaborative learning. Brasfield & […]
Ardent Redstone hosting job fair for teachers
Ardent Preschool & Daycare’s Redstone location in Huntsville will host a hiring event on April 23, offering full-time and part-time teaching opportunities. Hiring event set for April 23 in Huntsville The event will take place Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2400 Rideout Road SW. Ardent Preschool & Daycare is recruiting […]
Madison approved for the first Slick City Action Park in Alabama
Madison has approved plans for Alabama’s first Slick City Action Park, bringing a large-scale indoor entertainment facility to the city in 2027. First Slick City Action Park approved for Alabama The Madison City Council approved a contract to develop the park, which will be the first Slick City location in the state. Construction is planned […]
Old Mexico Cantina announces closure after 10 years
Old Mexico Cantina in Madison will close within the next week after its leased property was sold, according to a statement from the family-owned restaurant. Madison Tex-Mex restaurant to shut down after lease sale The owners confirmed the decision in a public message shared on April 17, 2026. They said the restaurant will remain open […]
Huntsville native horror icon pulls an epic wedding proposal
Huntsville-born actor David Howard Thornton, best known for portraying Art the Clown in the Terrifier horror franchise, announced his engagement during a public appearance at the Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo on April 18, 2026. Engagement revealed at Huntsville pop culture event Thornton proposed to Jada Christie while dressed in character as Art the […]
UAH president to step down
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) president Charles L. Karr will retire in May 2026, concluding a five-year tenure that emphasized research growth, industry partnerships, and campus development. Karr to step down after five years leading UAH Karr will leave office after the spring 2026 commencement, marking the end of a period that saw […]
University of Alabama System approves up to 4% tuition increase
University of Alabama System tuition will increase for the 2026–27 academic year, with hikes affecting all three campuses in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and Huntsville, according to trustees. Tuition increases approved for 2026–27 The UA System Board of Trustees approved increases of up to 4%, with rates varying by campus. In-state undergraduate tuition will rise by 2% […]
