Redstone Arsenal unveils Vincent Bark Park
Redstone Arsenal officially opened Vincent Bark Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its newest quality-of-life addition for families and their pets. Ribbon Cutting at Vincent Park Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, deputy commander of Army Materiel Command, led the ceremony at Vincent Park on a chilly February afternoon. Installation leaders, service members and families gathered as […]
Work to begin soon on Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project
Work is set to begin on the first phase of Huntsville’s Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project. Channel Improvements Along Pinhook Creek The City has awarded a contract to Lambert Contracting LLC for improvements to Pinhook Creek. The work will focus on approximately 3,200 linear feet of the channel, stretching from Holmes Avenue to […]
Fans launch petition to rename Mars Music Hall in honor of Microwave Dave
A new public petition is calling for Mars Music Hall in Huntsville to be renamed in honor of the late blues legend Dave “Microwave Dave” Gallaher. Petition Seeks to Honor a Local Legend Following Gallaher’s passing, fans launched a petition to rename Mars Music Hall after him. Supporters say the change would preserve his legacy […]
North Alabama receives $15M for roads, airport, and workforce projects
North Alabama will receive $15 million in Community Project Funding as part of the FY26 Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Trump. This investment focuses on transportation, infrastructure, and workforce development to support the region’s rapid growth and economic development. Targeted Infrastructure Improvements The $15 million package includes: $5.5M for Capshaw Road: Additional […]
Spring Break camp registration opens next week
Looking for a fun way to keep kids active during spring break? Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Break Camps opens Monday, Feb. 9. The camps run March 16–20 and are open to Huntsville City Schools students in grades 1–6. Families can choose from full-day, half-day, and specialty camp options. Camp Options and Activities […]
HHA launches Neighborhood Nursing Program with UAH
The Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) has partnered with the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing to launch a new Neighborhood Nursing Program. The initiative will provide free health screenings and education to residents in the Calvary Hills and Northwoods communities during the first quarter of 2026. The program brings healthcare directly into neighborhoods. […]
Huntsville named Nation’s Most Financially Resilient Metro
Huntsville ranks as the most financially resilient metro in the United States, according to online reports citing a new CardRates.com study. The report highlights how mid-sized cities like Huntsville continue to outperform larger, higher-cost metros. Why Huntsville is ranked No. 1 CardRates.com analyzed 151 U.S. metro areas using recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau […]
Huntsville ranks no. 2 among U.S. large cities in Milken’s Best Performing List
Huntsville’s booming aerospace, defense, and tech sectors helped the Rocket City climb to second place nationally for job growth, wage increases, and high-tech GDP expansion, according to online reports. Huntsville’s Economic Growth Rockets Forward Huntsville moved up from No. 4 last year to No. 2 on the Milken Institute’s annual list of Best Performing Cities […]
Huntsville allocates $322,800 to local nonprofits
Huntsville is allocating more than $322,800 in federal funding to support local non-profit organizations, according to online reports. City Approves Funding for Community Programs The City Council recently approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The grants will help nine local organizations provide services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents across Huntsville. Scott Erwin, […]
Pulse Medical Assistant School to open Huntsville campus
Pulse Medical Assistant School will open a new campus in Huntsville this winter, offering hands-on and affordable training for aspiring medical assistants, according to online reports. New Huntsville Campus Brings Hands-On Healthcare Training The new campus, located at 185 Chateau Dr SW, Huntsville, will offer a 16-week medical assistant program. Students will combine online coursework, […]