Calhoun Community College Becomes New Ace CNC Machining Hub
DECATUR, Ala. – The America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute®, is proud to announce Calhoun Community College (CCC) will become a new regional hub for CNC machining training - scaling up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospective machining and manufacturing professionals in Alabama. Supported through funding by the Department of War’s (DoW) Office of Industrial Base Policy, ACE helps revitalize the U.S. machining industry by fostering innovative
Drake State, NAHA, and Nexus Energy Center Complete Model Tiny Home Project
Drake and NAHA Group Picture with State Senator Sam Givhan State Rep Rex Reynolds and Ritchie Whorton Drake State, North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, and Nexus Energy Center Complete Model Tiny Home Project HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Drake State Community and Technical College, the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy (NAHA), and Nexus Energy Center have completed a model tiny home renovation project that provided workforce training for Drake State adult education students while creating a mobile resource for
Get Ready, North Alabama: James Spann Is Coming to Calhoun!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Get ready, North Alabama! James Spann, Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 and a household name in meteorology across Alabama, is coming to Calhoun Community College. Spann will visit Calhoun’s Huntsville Campus on Tuesday, October 13, from noon to 1:00 p.m. as a guest speaker for a special community event hosted by the Calhoun Community College SkillsUSA Chapter. The event will take place in the Sparkman Main Foyer and is free and open to the public, as well as Calhoun students, faculty
U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum Celebrates 25 Years of Honoring American Veterans
HUNTSVILLE, AL — The U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a special commemorative event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Jaycee Community Building at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. The public is invited to join the museum for a morning of remembrance, reflection, and celebration as the organization marks 25 years of preserving and sharing the stories of American servicemen and women. Event Details:Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026Location: Jaycee Community
Morningbird Space Corporation Partners with Alabama A&M Research and Economic Development Office on Workforce Training
Morningbird Space Corporation and Alabama A&M University’s Research and Economic Development Office have entered into a strategic partnership and revenue-sharing agreement to support the Morningbird Academy, an online workforce training and education initiative. The agreement establishes a framework for developing, marketing, administering and delivering educational programs, professional development, workforce training and certification-related offerings through the Academy. The parties share an
This week in Speakin’ Out News | September 23–29, 2026 | Vol. 46, No. 46
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Speakin’ Out News takes viewers inside its September 23–29, 2026, edition with a new weekly video covering health, education, culture, and community news across Alabama. The lead story urges families to confirm their Marketplace insurance before medical appointments or pharmacy visits after federal cancellations left thousands without health coverage. The edition also examines hormonal health concerns raised by Black Alabama women and explains how scammers can use artificial
