Sentar Selected for $278M NIWC Pacific Multiple-Award IDIQ Contract
Huntsville, AL – Sentar, Inc. (Sentar), a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, today announced it has been awarded a position on a $278 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), multiple-award contract supporting Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. Through the contract, Sentar can compete for task orders supporting operational exercise design and construction, operations and requirements analysis, concept formulation and development,
Holland & Knight Opens Huntsville, Alabama, Office
Huntsville, Ala. (August 6, 2026) – Holland & Knight has officially opened its new office in Huntsville, Alabama, the Firm's second in the state. Founding members of the office include Ryan Letson, who serves as the office executive partner, and Associate Andrew Tuggle. The office is Holland & Knight's 36th worldwide. "Alabama continues to be an important growth market for the Firm, and Ryan's depth of national security and defense experience, combined with his strong ties to the Huntsville business and
All Points Logistics Awarded $250M U.S. Space Force CSO for Spacecraft Processing at Vandenberg
New commercially owned and operated facility builds on Space Prep's existing Vandenberg operation and its Kennedy Space Center campus, giving the company a government-backed presence at the two spaceports that host more than 90% of U.S. launches. CAPE CANAVERAL, FL — July 29, 2026 — All Points Logistics, LLC has been awarded a $250 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to design and construct a new, commercially owned and operated Spacecraft Processing Center at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in
Duotech Services Celebrates Grand Opening of New 25,000 sq. ft. Huntsville Facility
Huntsville, AL — [August 6, 2026] — Duotech Services is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting and opening of its new 25,000 square foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This milestone represents a $4 million investment in the Huntsville community and will create 50 well-paying jobs in one of the nation’s most dynamic defense and technology hubs. The new facility will support Duotech’s expanding role in the test, repair, and remanufacture of electronic systems and subsystems on defense platforms,
BBB North Alabama Promotes Shiree Lane-Griffin to Vice President of Operations
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – BBB North Alabama is pleased to announce the promotion of Shiree Lane-Griffin to Vice President of Operations. Lane-Griffin previously served as Director of Accredited Businesses and Sales, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership, strengthened relationships with Accredited Businesses, and supported the organization’s mission of advancing marketplace trust throughout North Alabama. Lane-Griffin succeeds Belinda McCormick, who recently retired after 31 years of dedicated service to
Calhoun Community College’s Youngest Student Returns after Remarkable Freshman Year
When classes begin this fall at Calhoun Community College, one familiar face will once again be walking the halls, proving that determination and a love for learning have no age limit. Just one year after making history as Calhoun's youngest student ever admitted, 13-year-old Van-Houston McMillion is returning to campus following an exceptional freshman year. Accepted to the college at just 11 years old and enrolling at 12, he completed his first year with a 3.5 GPA, earned Dean's List honors, and gained
Bradley Adds Intellectual Property Attorney Matthew J. Parker to Huntsville Office
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Aug. 3, 2026) – Bradley has added Matthew J. Parker as counsel in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Huntsville office, expanding the firm’s intellectual property and technology capabilities in one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities. “Matt has extensive experience advising clients on complex transactions involving intellectual property and technology, and his arrival will significantly strengthen our IP team while also meeting growing client demand in
Alabama A&M University Athletics Announces Historic Industry Patch Partnership with Omni2Max Inc. (First in HBCU history)
Bulldogs become first HBCU football program to secure corporate jersey-patch partnership THE HILL |Alabama A&M University Athletics announced Friday a historic partnership with Omni2Max Inc., making Alabama A&M the first historically Black College and University (HBCU) to secure a corporate jersey-patch partnership for its football program. As part of the agreement, the Omni2Max logo will be displayed on Alabama A&M football jerseys, giving the professional technical services firm national
United Way of Madison County Unveils Agency Partnerships for 2026-27 - A Picture of Collaboration
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — United Way Madison County is proud to announce the roster of twenty-seven (27) United Way Partner Agencies for 2026-27, working together to address the most significant needs in our fast-growing community. AL Nonviolent Offenders OrgAmerican Red CrossThe ARC of Madison CountyBig Brothers Big Sisters of the TN ValleyBoys and Girls Clubs of North ALThe CARE CenterCatholic Center of ConcernChristmas Charities Year RoundCommunity Free Dental ClinicCrisis Services of North ALEnable Madison
Calhoun Among Only 15 Alabama Community Colleges Selected to Train Alabama’s Future Law Enforcement Officers
Students pursuing careers in law enforcement now have an even greater opportunity to launch their careers through Calhoun Community College. Calhoun is among only 15 colleges in the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) selected to participate in the newly established ACCS Pathway to Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) Certification . The initiative creates a direct pathway for qualified Criminal Justice students to earn full APOSTC certification while completing their
His Way Recovery Center to Host ''No Man Left Behind'' Fundraising Dinner Featuring Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — His Way Recovery Center will host its annual No Man Left Behind Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, August 20, 2026, inviting the community to an inspiring evening celebrating lives transformed through Christ-centered recovery while raising support for men overcoming addiction. The keynote speaker for this year's event is Lieutenant General Willie J. Williams, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), a retired three-star general whose distinguished military career spanned nearly 40 years. Throughout his
Three North Alabama Health Centers Unite for Community Fun & Wellness Block Party
Three North Alabama Community Health Centers Unite to Connect Families with Care CNAHSI, HAPPI Health and Thrive Alabama available for joint interviews ahead of the August 8 Community Fun & Wellness Block PartyHUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Three North Alabama community health centers are joining forces to help families discover trusted, affordable healthcare—regardless of their insurance status. Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc. (CNAHSI), HAPPI Health and Thrive Alabama will host the annual Community Fun &
Rocket City Mom Announces New Owner and Publisher
Rocket City Mom, North Alabama’s go-to resource for local families, announced that Rebecca Hitt has stepped into the role of Owner and Publisher. A North Alabama native and familiar face to the Rocket City Mom community, Hitt brings a longstanding passion for connecting families to the people, places and events that make Huntsville and North Alabama a great place to raise kids. Hitt joined the Rocket City Mom team five years ago and has been instrumental in shaping the content and community that readers
Rocket City New Music presents: Sound Bites
Sound Bites is a one-night progressive percussive concert experience unlike anything Huntsville has seen before. Rather than presenting a concert in a single room, Rocket City New Music invites audiences to journey through Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, discovering a series of immersive performances staged throughout the historic building. Each stop pairs contemporary percussion with the work of local artists, food and drink, creating an experience that celebrates Huntsville's creative community while
BAILOR Named Founding “Mission Accelerator” Partner of Freedom Fighter’s Great Loop Record-Breaking Attempt
Huntsville growth strategy firm backs Veterans Against Suicide’s 6,000-mile awareness mission on an incredibly short timeline, and calls on other businesses and individuals to join the challenge HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 10, 2026 — Veterans Against Suicide Inc. and BAILOR today announced that the Huntsville-based growth strategy firm has been named the founding “Mission Accelerator” sponsor of the Freedom Fighter mission, a 6,000-mile endurance record attempt around America’s Great Loop designed to bring
AFCEA Huntsville: Midnight Garden Gala Scholarship Fundraiser
Celebrate STEM scholars with awards, live music, and a garden-at-night vibe while raising funds for future scholarships Step into the Midnight Garden Gala for a fun, high-energy evening under the “stars” with defense, industry, and community friends. Enjoy a dynamic program featuring a guest speaker COL Roseberry, AMC G-2, inspiring scholarship awards, and plenty of opportunities to mingle and connect. The night includes live music, an open bar, and a delicious dinner that ties into the magical
Unanet and CohnReznick Release 10th Annual GAUGE Report, Revealing What Sets Winning Government Contractors Apart
Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, together with CohnReznick LLP, today released the 10th annual GAUGE Report, In It To Win It: Outthink, Outbid, Outlast. Widely recognized as the most comprehensive survey of its kind, the GAUGE arrives at a pivotal moment for the federal contracting community and delivers a clear message: the gap between AI-ready firms and the rest of the industry is widening quickly. Against a backdrop of federal
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
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
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
