September 27, 2024
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South Star Festival
This weekend, Huntsville will host thousands of visitors for the South Star Music Festival. We sat down with Katelyn Henderson of We Are Huntsville and Move Digital Group to learn about the festival’s impact on our local economy.
Development
Expansion: Ohio-based Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has opened a new office in Huntsville with plans to create 100 new jobs. TQL, the second-largest freight brokerage in North America, will have offices in Bradford Office Park, within Cummings Research Park.
Read More: AL.com (paywall) September 25, 2024
Healthcare
Mental Health: Wellstone has opened the first pediatric mental health crisis center in Alabama.
Read More: WHNT September 19, 2024
Government
Election: Michelle Watkins upset incumbent Devyn Keith in District 1 city council runoff.
Read More: WHNT September 24, 2024
Education
Collaboration: The University of Alabama in Huntsville announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), a Huntsville nonprofit and subsidiary of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). AMIIC is committed to advancing regional technology through specialized manufacturing solutions, collaborative innovation, seamless technology integration, and workforce development. The agreement will enable UAH students to use AMIIC laboratory space and advanced manufacturing equipment.
Read More: UAH September 24, 2024