Business & Economy
Unemployment: The Huntsville and Decatur metro areas rank the lowest for unemployment rates in the nation.
Read More: WHNT May 10, 2023
Development: Madison has issued permits totaling $4.2 million issued for build-to-rent communities.
Read More: AL.com May 10, 2023
Workforce: Due to the rate of Huntsville’s growth a looming challenge for the community is doctor shortages.
Read More: AL.com May 5, 2023
Defense
Study: A new economic impact study found that the defense industry accounted for an annual economic impact of $50.3 billion, providing 264,780 jobs across Alabama with an annual payroll of $19.3 billion.
Read More: The Anniston Star May 10, 2023
Government
Madison City Manager: Madison voted against a change to their current form of government.
Read More: WAFF May 10, 2023
Huntsville City Council: Councilman Devyn Keith’s trial for four misdemeanor shoplifting charges has been delayed.
Read More: AL.com May 10, 2023
Education
Innovation: The Future Technologies & Enabling Plasma Processes (FTPP) led by The University of Alabama in Huntsville, is looking to propel cutting-edge university plasma physics research and technologies into practical business applications in agriculture, manufacturing, propulsion, space science, space weather prediction, and more.
Read More: HBJ May 10, 2023