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Huntsville Airport Prepares for STAR ID Rollout Amid Travel Concerns

Huntsville Airport Prepares for STAR ID Rollout Amid Travel Concerns

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville International Airport is gearing up for a significant shift in traveler screening procedures as the federal STAR ID mandate takes effect on May 7, 2025. The new requirement, part of the REAL ID Act passed in 2005, mandates that all air travelers present a STAR ID-compliant driver’

Alabama Shrimp Boom: How Tariffs on Asian Imports Boost Local Seafood

Alabama Shrimp Boom: How Tariffs on Asian Imports Boost Local Seafood

Alabama’s Gulf Coast shrimp are gaining popularity across the state as new tariffs on imported seafood from Asia drive demand for local catches. These tariffs, targeting shrimp from countries like Vietnam and Thailand, are revitalizing Alabama’s shrimping industry and encouraging residents from Mobile to Huntsville to savor the

Boeing Huntsville Layoffs Set for April 18, 2025: What It Means for the Rocket City

Boeing Huntsville Layoffs Set for April 18, 2025: What It Means for the Rocket City

Huntsville, AL – April 10, 2025 – Boeing, a major player in Huntsville’s aerospace industry, will reduce its local workforce by 71 employees on April 18, 2025, according to information from Made in Alabama (madeinalabama.com), the state’s economic development platform. This marks the third workforce cut in Huntsville within

Huntsville’s Joe Ritch Removed from TVA Board Following Leadership Changes

Huntsville’s Joe Ritch Removed from TVA Board Following Leadership Changes

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Joe Ritch, a Huntsville attorney and Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) board, has been removed from his position by President Donald Trump, effective April 1, 2025. This decision follows the retirement of former TVA CEO Jeff Lyash in 2024, who was notable for being the highest-paid

The Rocket-Powered Economic Legacy of Wernher von Braun in Huntsville

The Rocket-Powered Economic Legacy of Wernher von Braun in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama, wears its "Rocket City" nickname like a badge of honor, and it’s hard to imagine this thriving hub without picturing Wernher von Braun at the helm of its transformation. Decades after he first set foot here, the echoes of his work still ripple through the

Huntsville’s Housing Boom: A 43% Inventory Surge Shakes Up the Market

Huntsville’s Housing Boom: A 43% Inventory Surge Shakes Up the Market

Huntsville, Alabama, the Rocket City, is witnessing a real estate revolution that’s hard to ignore. Fresh data from Realtor.com shows a jaw-dropping 43% year-over-year spike in homes for sale as of March 2025(based on Feb 2025 Realtor.com data). This flood of inventory is rattling the cages

Why Huntsville DOGE Protests Fail Younger Generations: The Case for Government Cuts

Why Huntsville DOGE Protests Fail Younger Generations: The Case for Government Cuts

HUNTSVILLE, AL – March 18, 2025 – A small group of roughly 30 concerned citizens, mostly appearing to be federal employee retirees, gathered today at the corner of Governors Drive and Harvard Road SW in Huntsville, Alabama, to protest recent federal government cuts and layoffs, as well as the actions of the