Calhoun Invests in North Alabama’s Healthcare Future with New Radiologic Technology Program
DECATUR, AL — Calhoun Community College is launching a brand-new Radiologic Technology Program, set to welcome its first cohort of students in Fall 2027. The announcement marks one of the most significant expansions in the college's Health Sciences Division and directly responds to the surging demand for diagnostic imaging professionals across Huntsville, Decatur, Madison County, and the greater Tennessee Valley region. Huntsville is no longer just the Rocket City. It is one of the fastest-growing metro
Alabama Metal Art Named Best in Alabama for Printing & Signage Services
Florence, Alabama — June 4, 2026 — Alabama Metal Art is proud to announce that it has been recognized as Best in Alabama for Printing & Signage Services. This honor celebrates the company’s craftsmanship, creativity, and growing reputation for high-quality custom signage and specialty metalwork. Alabama Metal Art specializes in custom signs and visual branding solutions for businesses, organizations, schools, municipalities, and events across Alabama and beyond. The company’s signage offerings include
2026 Edition of Chambers USA Ranks 176 Bradley Attorneys and 61 Practice Areas 9 Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys Ranked Nationally
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 5, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce that the 2026 edition of Chambers USA has ranked a total of 176 attorneys and 61 practice areas for the firm. This includes national rankings for nine of the firm’s practice areas and 16 attorneys. In the 2026 guide, Bradley earned two new nationwide practice rankings for Financial Services Regulation: Consumer Finance (Litigation) and Litigation: General Commercial. Chambers USA ranked Bradley as one of the top firms in the nation in
WEDC Huntsville Opens Applications for 2026 Membership Class
(Huntsville, AL) The Women’s Economic Development Council of Huntsville (WEDC) has officially opened applications for its 2026 membership class, continuing its mission to connect and develop women leaders across the Huntsville community. WEDC membership is by invitation and requires candidates to demonstrate leadership experience, community engagement, and alignment with the organization’s mission. Candidates must also attend a minimum of three Leadership Development Meetings within the past year and
Sultry Company Celebrates 10 Years with Community Mural Celebration in South Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — July 11, 2026 — Sultry Company invites the community to join in celebrating the completion of “A Higher Level,” a new public mural created in honor of the company’s 10-year anniversary serving Huntsville and beyond. The community celebration will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sultry Company, 11531 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35803. Designed by Sultry Company Founder Tiara Trudeau-Gullotta and brought to life by local artists Jody
Calhoun Announces Its 2026 Spring Semester President’s and Dean’s List
Calhoun Community College has announced the names of those students qualifying for the President’s and Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester. Students are listed by hometowns. President’s List President’s List Requirements: 12 or more semester hours at 4.0 GPA Addison, ALLeslie Ann Hulsey Arab, ALGary Reid AtchleyJonathan D Graves Ardmore, ALReginald Isaiah EllisJude Peddy SeibertProvidence Abigail Toole Athens, ALAndrew Jay AcupAdair Elizabeth AllenEthan Josiah BarnesJack Paul BennettElijah
Alabama Center for the Arts Holds Naming Ceremony For Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center
Yesterday, the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) held a naming ceremony to commemorate the newly designated Arthur Orr Performing Arts Center, honoring longtime state legislator Senator Arthur Orr for his enduring support of education and the arts in Alabama. The discussion to name the building in Senator Orr's honor began several months ago when leaders from Calhoun Community College and Athens State University, the two institutions that share the ACA campus, initiated the idea to recognize his impact on
Redstone surprises residents with free gas and groceries
Redstone Federal Credit Union’s Acts of Brightness crew, known for their signature powder-blue shirts, has helped more than 500 families with gas, groceries, and utility bills during a time when many families are feeling financially stressed. Last Tuesday, the Brightness Crew visited the Food City supermarket on Governors Drive and paid for groceries for employees and shoppers. Since January, Redstone has taken the initiative across North Alabama and Middle Tennessee, helping residents pay for basic
James Tackett joins First Horizon Advisors as a Financial Advisor
Huntsville – May 18, 2026 – First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) is pleased to announce James “Tack” Tackett joined *First Horizon Advisors as a Financial Advisor. In this role, he will help build personalized investment strategies based on detailed needs analysis and risk assessment for our Huntsville Wealth Management clients. Prior to joining First Horizon Advisors, Tackett served for a decade as a Financial Advisor throughout North Alabama. He began his career with Edward Jones and, most
Bradley’s Schyler Burney Receives Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare Award
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 20, 2026) – Bradley attorney Schyler B. Burney has been named a recipient of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Sixth Annual Emerging Young Lawyers in Healthcare award, which recognizes young lawyer members of the ABA’s Health Law Section who exemplify a broad range of achievement, vision, leadership, and legal and community service in health law. Ms. Burney was presented with the award at the ABA Health Law Section’s Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference on April 10 in
Bradley Partners in Huntsville Recognized in Legal 500’s 2026 U.S. City Elite Series
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Apr. 16, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce that three attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite list for the Southeast. The Huntsville-based Bradley partners recognized in the 2026 Southeast Elite list, and their areas of recognition, are: Justin Burney – Corporate M&A Frank Caprio – Intellectual Property Stephen Hall – Intellectual Property The firm was also ranked in the Southeast Elite list in the areas of
Bradley Helps Launch Pro Bono Legal Clinic for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (April 15, 2026) – Bradley has partnered with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) to launch the Huntsville Pro Bono Clinic for Small Businesses and Nonprofits beginning in April 2026. This is the firm’s third pro bono clinic, modeled after its successful clinics in Nashville and Birmingham, which have been open since January 2021 and April 2022, respectively. “We are thrilled to work with such a strong community partner in the MCVLP to launch this program and provide
BAILOR GROUP Expands Build to Scale™ Through Founding Certified Coaches to Increase Small Business Impact
Structured program introduces certified coaches to help small businesses build the foundation required for scalable growth. Huntsville, AL — April 6, 2026 — BAILOR GROUP announces the expansion of its Build to Scale™ program through the introduction of its founding BAILOR Certified™ Coaches. This expansion provides small businesses with a structured, step-by-step approach to building the internal systems required for sustainable, scalable growth. Built on the BAILOR Method™, the program draws on
Bradley Launches Operations Center to Support Continued Strategic Growth
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 1, 2026) – Bradley has established the Bradley Operations Center in downtown Birmingham’s historic Federal Reserve Building, creating a centralized hub for key administrative services that will support the firm’s 13 offices, more than 750 lawyers, and continued growth. Bradley will occupy 16,860 square feet across the first and second floors of the building, which is located adjacent to the firm’s office in One Federal Place. Together, the facilities will establish an expanded
BAILOR GROUP Marks Five Years of Intentional Growth, Identifying the Patterns That Determine Whether Businesses Scale or Stall
Almost 50% of businesses fail within their first five years. While market conditions and access to capital are often cited as primary causes, growth strategist and CEO Sonya Bailor has built her firm on a different conclusion: most companies fail because they don’t know how to navigate the next stage of growth . BAILOR GROUP marks its five-year milestone this month, representing more than longevity. Founded in March 2021, the firm was built on the principle that sustainable growth requires leadership
Sonya Bailor Publishes First Article On Forbes.com, Highlighting Fear As A Strategic Growth Lever
Huntsville-Based CEO And Growth Strategist Shares Insights On Leadership And Business Growth Through Forbes.com HUNTSVILLE, AL — March 16, 2026 — Sonya Bailor, CEO and Founder of BAILOR GROUP, has published her first article on Forbes.com, bringing national visibility to her work helping leaders and organizations scale through strategic growth and behavioral alignment. The article, titled “How To Use Fear As Your Most Powerful Growth Tool,”explores how fear, often viewed as a barrier, can instead be used
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Sonya Bailor accepted into Forbes Coaches Council
Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. HUNTSVILLE, AL (March, 16, 2026) — Sonya Bailor has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Sonya is a growth strategist and executive advisor, and CEO of BAILOR GROUP, a firm that helps small and mid-market companies scale by aligning strategy, structure, and people. In addition to her work at BAILOR GROUP, she is a Chair for Vistage
Bradley Associate Kelsi A. Long Receives Young Alumni Award from University of Alabama National Alumni Association
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 18, 2026) – Bradley associate Kelsi A. Long has been named a recipient of the 18 Under 31 Young Alumni Awards by the University of Alabama National Alumni Association. The annual awards recognize young alumni who have made notable contributions to their industry, field or community. The 18 Under 31 Class of 2026 was recognized at a reception on January 30. Ms. Long is a member of the firm’s Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the Huntsville office, where she focuses on
Bradley Announces New Practice Group Leadership Appointments
Pictured: Bradley partner and Intellectual Property Practice group leader Ryan J. Letson BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Bradley is pleased to announce new leadership appointments in four of its practice groups: Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, Corporate & Securities, Intellectual Property, and Tax. The new practice group leaders are: James Blake Bailey – Bankruptcy & Creditors’ RightsDanny Feltham – Corporate & SecuritiesRyan J. Letson – Intellectual PropertyWill T. Thistle, II – Tax “We are
Unanet Introduces Champ AI™: The Natural-Language Copilot for GovCon and AEC Firms
Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for project-based businesses, today announced Champ AI™, the natural-language copilot for GovCon and AEC firms. Built as a multi-agent intelligence platform, Champ AI™ helps organizations unify and access data across their systems, automate multi-step tasks, and receive role-aware guidance in the flow of work. A nod to Unanet's annual Champions conference for customers, Champ AI™ embodies that same spirit of partnership and performance. Acting as
