Calhoun Celebrates Launch of Aviation Maintenance Program and FAA Certification
Calhoun Community College officially opened its new Aviation Maintenance Technology hangar Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the college’s expansion of aviation education and the region’s workforce development efforts. The ceremony also included a formal certification presentation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officially recognizing Calhoun’s new Aviation Maintenance Technology program as an FAA-certified training facility. The
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
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
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
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
