Business & Economy
Development: Construction of the $43 million Northern Bypass across North Huntsville isn’t complete, but it’s already drawing interest from commercial developers.
Read More: AL.com (paywall) June 20, 2024
Government
Here are five actions taken by the Huntsville City Council at its June 13 meeting:
- $3.3 million streetscape contract approved
- Accessory dwelling unit vote put on hold
- Action plan approved for $3 million in federal funding
- Hearing and zoning vote set for 155 acres in Limestone
- $50,000 design contract approved for Clinton Avenue improvements
Read More: AL.com (paywall) June 10, 2024
Defense
Awarded: deciBel Research Inc., has been awarded a $40,588,656 extension to its existing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-award-fee contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This extension increases the total value of the contract from $172,576,570 to $213,165,226.
Read More: HBJ (potential paywall) June 19, 2024
Culture & Entertainment
Zoo: Efforts to establish a zoo in North Alabama have encountered a significant setback as the Limestone County commissioners declared they would not impose additional taxes on county residents.
Read More: HBJ (potential paywall) June 19, 2024
Awarded: Pizzelle’s Confections named the best chocolate shop in the US.
Read More: HSV Blast June 19, 2024
Grants: Huntsville Hospital CHI awarded $600K in grants to local nonprofit healthcare organizations.
Read More: WHNT June 18, 2024