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
Twin Siblings Earn College Degrees before High School Graduation through Calhoun Dual Enrollment
Most siblings celebrate graduation in different seasons of life. For twin siblings Anwyn and Levi MacIntosh, it is another milestone they will reach together. On May 14, the 17-year-old twins will graduate from Calhoun Community College before receiving their high school diplomas, joining a growing number of high school students achieving this milestone through the college's dual enrollment program. Of more than 2,300 currently enrolled dual enrollment students, approximately 8 will graduate this year with
Calhoun Announces Exciting Lineup of 2026 Summer Camps for Students of All Ages
From athletics and advanced manufacturing to cybersecurity, healthcare, theater, and welding, Calhoun Community College is gearing up for an exciting summer packed with opportunities for students of all ages. Calhoun’s 2026 Summer Camps schedule features a wide variety of engaging programs designed to inspire, educate, and entertain students from elementary school through high school. New camps are being added regularly, giving families even more options throughout the summer. Whether students want to
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
Forrest Harrington joins First Horizon Bank’s Huntsville Commercial Banking Team
Huntsville, AL – First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN or “First Horizon”) is pleased to announce that Forrest Harrington has joined its Huntsville Commercial Banking Team as Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Harrington comes to First Horizon with 30 years of commercial banking experience and an extensive background in commercial real estate. He is a strategic partner, providing customized financial solutions that help clients achieve their goals. “Forrest has a track
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
