Tom Morello Replaces Jane’s Addiction at Huntsville’s South Star Festival
Legendary guitarist and activist Tom Morello has officially been added to the lineup of the inaugural South Star Music Festival in Huntsville, Alabama, stepping in for Jane’s Addiction. The iconic band had to cancel their 2024 tour following a publicized onstage altercation between frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. Morello, best known for […]
University of Alabama Surpasses 40,000 Enrollment, Sets Record for In-State Students
For the first time in its history, the University of Alabama has exceeded 40,000 students, with a record-breaking number of in-state freshmen. The Fall 2024 total enrollment stands at 40,846, including 3,434 freshmen from Alabama, the highest number of in-state freshmen to date. This represents a 7.9% increase, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth […]
Huntsville Area High School Football Scores Week 4
Week 4 Huntsville Area Football Scores Bob Jones 50, Grissom 23 Buckhorn 29, Hazel Green 7 James Clemens 32, Huntsville 7 Randolph 35, Westminster Christian 9 Sparkman 44, Albertville 20 North Jackson 40, St. John Paul II 7 Guntersville 64, Sardis 0 Russellville 52, East Limestone 6 West Limestone 19, Danville 6 Colbert Heights […]
Winners of Huntsville/Madison County Chamber’s 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala
The 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, took place Thursday evening in the Saturn Ballroom of the Von Braun Center. The event recognized outstanding local businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. This year’s winners spanned a wide range of industries, showcasing the diversity […]
Mayor Tommy Battle Unveils 2025 Fiscal Year Budget
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the City’s proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year to City Council, focusing on strategic financial planning to meet community needs and priorities. The proposed $328,166,362 balanced operating budget includes $33,059,674 in special appropriations for 57 external agencies. “This budget is designed to meet the growth demands for municipal […]
Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater Receives Third Consecutive IEBA Nomination
The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville has earned its third straight nomination for Amphitheater of the Year at the 2024 IEBA Awards. The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA), a leading non-profit trade organization for live entertainment professionals, hosts one of the industry’s most anticipated annual conferences. “We’re incredibly honored to be recognized once again by […]
4 Things to Do in Huntsville This Weekend | September 21-22, 2024
4 Weekend Events ? Here are four things to do this weekend! Sign up for the Homely Huntsville newsletter to stay up to date on Huntsville. Monte Sano Art Festival ? The Monte Sano Art Festival has been an exciting tradition for the North Alabama community for over two decades. Featuring the best local and […]
Black Jacket Symphony Presents Elton John’s Madman Across the Water Live in Huntsville
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as the Black Jacket Symphony brings Elton John’s iconic album Madman Across the Water to life! If you’re a fan of Elton John’s timeless hits, this is a must-see event. The Black Jacket Symphony is renowned for recreating classic albums in full, down to the smallest […]
City of Huntsville secures $21M for Holmes Avenue revamp
A federal grant of $21.6 million will fund key safety improvements along a 3.25-mile section of Holmes Avenue, stretching from downtown to the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. This initiative supports the City’s goal to build a multimodal transportation network in the busy corridor, which currently lacks critical safety measures for cyclists and […]
TVA announces applications open for K-12 STEM Education Grants
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has opened its STEM Classroom Grant Program for applications, with a deadline of Sunday, September 15. The program will distribute $1.5 million to support STEM education projects in classrooms and schools across TVA’s seven-state service region. “TVA understands the value of backing educators and students in their pursuit of […]
