Broken household items? Huntsville group offers free monthly repairs
A Huntsville makers group is helping residents extend the life of everyday items through a monthly event where volunteers offer free repairs for broken belongings. A monthly event gives broken items a second chance Makers Local 256 hosts a Repair Cafe at its Five Points workshop, where around 10 to 15 volunteers use their skills […]
Huntsville intersection upgrades to support new retail and development growth
Huntsville is investing nearly $10 million to improve traffic flow at the Northern Bypass and North Memorial Parkway intersection, where new development is adding to the area’s growth. Intersection upgrades include new traffic signals The Huntsville City Council approved a $9.9 million contract with Athens-based Grayson Carter & Son for the improvements. Plans include two […]
UNA named one of Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools
The University of North Alabama (UNA) has once again earned national recognition for its music business program, appearing on Billboard’s list of top music business schools for the second year in a row. UNA earns a second year of national recognition UNA and Auburn University were both included in Billboard’s rankings for 2026 after first […]
WhistleStop BBQ Fest brings 40 BBQ teams and live music
Huntsville’s WhistleStop BBQ Festival returns to MidCity on October 16-17, bringing two days of barbecue competitions, live music and family-friendly activities to North Alabama. BBQ teams compete for prizes and fan votes The 25th annual festival will feature 40 teams competing in a barbecue contest sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Categories include ribs, […]
Hurricane Isaias remnants leave power outages across North Alabama
Cleanup and power restoration efforts are continuing across North Alabama after the remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought rain and severe weather to the region. Emergency management officials reported relatively minor local impacts, though some residents remained without electricity. Utility crews work to restore power Several utilities reported outages as crews worked to restore service. In […]
Alabama Shield 2026 tests drone technology for real-world disasters
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) hosted Alabama Shield 2026, a statewide disaster-response exercise that tested how drone technology can help emergency teams respond to complex emergencies. Emergency teams test drones in real-world scenarios Led by UAH’s Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center, the exercise brought together emergency management agencies, first responders, researchers and […]
Huntsville begins planning 4,500-foot North Huntsville Greenway segment
Huntsville is moving forward with the next phase of the North Huntsville Greenway, with a new engineering agreement covering a planned stretch between Holmes Avenue and Pratt Avenue. A new greenway segment is moving forward The city has entered an engineering services agreement with Barge Design Solutions Inc. for Segment C, which will cover approximately […]
New tailoring and alterations shop now at Bridge Street
Llouima Custom Tailoring & Alterations is expanding to Bridge Street, bringing its tailoring and clothing alteration services to a new Huntsville location. Llouima opens at Bridge Street The new shop is located at 435B The Bridge St. R180 at Bridge Street Town Centre. The location is scheduled to open today, October 9. Llouima currently operates […]
Wellness by ApproXie expands Huntsville presence
Wellness by ApproXie is expanding its presence in the Huntsville area with a third location set to open October 12. New location coming to Memorial Parkway The new Wellness by ApproXie office will be located at 9056 Memorial Parkway SW in Huntsville. The company currently serves clients in Huntsville and Athens and provides personalized weight-loss […]
Publix launches third Athens store
Publix has opened its newest Athens store, giving the city a third location for groceries, prepared foods and everyday essentials. New Publix opens on Mooresville Road The new supermarket is located at 14210 Mooresville Road in Athens. The store officially opened October 7. The location expands Publix’s presence in Athens as the grocery chain continues […]
