One simple observation can be quickly drawn from the appearance of the Sphere, the newest and most ambitious entertainment venue on the planet. The Sphere has become a phenomenal, visible landmark near the Las Vegas strip. The outward appearance and shape could draw a parallel to Epcot at Disney World.  But, the truth is there […]

The Madison County Commission has given its final approval to a $240.5 million budget for fiscal year 2023.

If you want to define Huntsville and Madison County’s success for the past decade, the one word you can start with would be “strategic.”

Strong focused on the monumental pace of the regional economy, and how North Alabama was reaping the benefits of collaboration among communities across the entire Tennessee Valley.

The former Madison County 911 Dispatch building has been vacant for two years, but it will be finding a new life soon and will become a productive addition to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. The facility had been used for Madison County 911 dispatch for 30 years but was replaced by a more modern facility […]

Huntsville and Madison County have long had a tremendous reputation when it comes to economic development success. The area has been a leader across Alabama in job creation and capital investment for as long as many can remember.

Last year, Madison County was cited as one of the nation’s top emerging housing markets in the United States. The Wall Street Journal named the Rocket City as the 10th best emerging housing market in the nation. The Journal collaborated with Realtor.com to rank which housing markets are expected to provide both a strong return […]

One may ask the question: What does it take to find agreement on securing funding for more than $100 million in road projects? The answer would be the result of several factors. Local political leadership is a must. Another key factor is a comprehensive and logical approach in placing priorities on specific projects that provide the best solutions to emerging traffic patterns. And, of course, money.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is taking a giant leap forward in its quest to further expand the advanced workforce of the greater Huntsville area.

For many residents of Madison County, the new Services Center has been a blessing. The center has pulled many of the public-facing services for the county government away from the courthouse into a new building at the intersection of North Memorial Parkway and Oakwood Avenue. What that has meant for the citizenry is quicker searches […]

Sheriff Kevin Turner sits in his modest office on the second floor of the Madison County Courthouse. From that vantage point, he oversees the chief law enforcement department for all of Madison County. Five floors above the sheriff’s office is the meeting location of the Madison County Commission. That governmental entity is the budget authority […]

Plans by the University of Alabama in Huntsville to help create a “college town” experience are one step closer toward becoming a reality following the Huntsville City Council’s approval of the demolition of what has been a former office park on the eastern edge of Cummings Research Park.

A new weather system is being put in place to provide improved weather detection of severe storms and tornadoes across Madison County.

Alabama State Climatologist Dr. John Christy has released a report that shows that increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have had essentially no impact on the weather and climate in the state of Alabama.

The ranking sits out there staring Alabama’s leaders in the face. Alabama is the nation’s third worst state at retaining its college graduates, according to Forbes magazine.

Did a book written more than 70 years ago by American space pioneer Dr. Wernher von Braun predict that a man called Elon would lead a 10-man government of Mars colonies? This story may not have received much attention except that billionaire Elon Musk is stepping out and being very public about his desire to […]

Some of the biggest acts in music history have strolled down the halls of the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. That venue has served as the location for most of Huntsville’s major events since the doors were opened in 1975.

The NASA/Marshall Retirees Association is taking steps to ensure that the difficult and innovative work of space exploration by Huntsvillians will always be recognized and never forgotten.

The development of Huntsville’s airport is closely aligned with the community’s vision, spirit, and expectations, and has been a lesson in smart planning.

Chuck Karr, the former dean of engineering at the University of Alabama, is expected to be named interim president of UAH.

Dr. Darren Dawson today announced his plan to retire as president of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing will deliver on its promise of another major expansion at its Madison County plant later this month.

Alabama State Representative Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), District 21 of Madison County, has been appointed to the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement program committee (ATRIP-II). Reynolds is filling a position vacated by State Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa), who resigned from the Alabama House to become the state finance director under Gov. Kay Ivey. The purpose of […]

The FBI Innovation Center will be a first-of-its-kind facility dedicated to threat intelligence, data analytics and training to combat emerging threats.