Los Compas announces temporary closure after fire
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant in Trinity has temporarily closed following a fire on the afternoon of Friday, October 23. The restaurant’s owners announced the shutdown on social media, confirming that everyone was safe. Restaurant Closes Until Further Notice In its announcement, Los Compas said it would “shut down until further notice” following the incident. The […]
Huntsville schools open professional audio engineering studios
Students at Lee High School and the Academy for Academics and Arts in Huntsville now have access to professional-style audio engineering studios designed to build career-ready skills in sound production and digital media. The two schools recently celebrated the new facilities with ribbon-cutting ceremonies alongside Birmingham-based Kingmaker Productions, which designed and built the studios. New […]
$18 million VA grant to fund new veterans cemetery in Huntsville
A new veterans cemetery is planned for Huntsville after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $18 million in federal funding for the project. The VA awarded $18,094,445 to establish the Alabama Veterans Memorial Cemetery-North through its fiscal year 2026 Veterans Cemetery Grant Program. The department will also reimburse up to $875,706 for […]
Huntsville Hospital leads Alabama rankings, asks residents to share healthcare needs
Huntsville Hospital has earned the top spot among Alabama hospitals in Newsweek and Statista’s 2026 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals ranking, while its health system is asking North Alabama residents to share their healthcare needs through a regional survey. The recognition places Huntsville Hospital ahead of 14 other Alabama facilities included in the annual ranking. At the […]
Meta addresses Huntsville residents’ concerns over data center power and water use
Meta says its $1.5 billion data center in north Huntsville has little impact on local utility bills, addressing community concerns about the facility’s electricity and water consumption. During a media tour on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Community Development Regional Manager Henry Thornton said the company buys most of its electricity directly from the Tennessee Valley Authority […]
Host by Homegrown adds unique experiences to Huntsville scene
Host by Homegrown is bringing more opportunities for community events and celebrations to downtown Huntsville with a renovated two-story venue at 101 Washington Street, the former home of The Bottle. Created by Homegrown owners Ashley and Katiya, the space builds on the company’s experience organizing festivals, workshops and community experiences. Host is designed to bring […]
Taziki’s Hays Farm launches Halloween Week Dining Deal for families
Families in south Huntsville can save on dining out this Halloween week as Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe at Hays Farm offers a free kids’ meal with every adult entrée purchased from Oct. 26 through Oct. 31. The promotion gives families a chance to enjoy a meal together before heading out for Halloween festivities. Free kids’ meals […]
Randolph Raiders secure home playoff game with win over John Carroll
Randolph School edged John Carroll Catholic 25-21 on Friday, Oct. 23, securing a home first-round playoff game and setting up another matchup between the teams in two weeks. The Raiders finished second in Private Double-A, Region 2, after improving to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in region play. The teams will meet again at SportsMed Field […]
Huntsville coach beats 22,000 competitors in national bowling tournament
Huntsville bowler Michael Cagle became the first person from Alabama to win the Eagle Award after taking first place in the Classified Division at the 2026 U.S. Bowling Congress (USBC) Open National Tournament. Cagle defeated a field of approximately 22,000 competitors, recording a score of 1,817 in All-Events. The achievement earned him one of the […]
Huntsville Council’s $3M Wellstone funding vote draws pushback
The Huntsville City Council approved $3 million in funding for Wellstone’s planned mental health crisis facility in a 3-2 vote Thursday, Oct. 22, prompting concerns from two council members about transparency and the decision-making process. Council members Michelle Watkins and John Meredith voted against the funding, saying they learned about the agreement shortly before the […]
