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US Job Cuts Soar 245% in February 2025: Huntsville Braces for Federal Layoff Ripple, Challenger Report Shows

US Job Cuts Soar 245% in February 2025: Huntsville Braces for Federal Layoff Ripple, Challenger Report Shows

HUNTSVILLE, AL — March 6, 2025 — A staggering report released today by Challenger, Gray & Christmas has sent ripples through the business community, revealing that U.S. employers announced 172,017 job cuts in February 2025—the highest monthly total since the depths of the 2020 pandemic. For Huntsville, a city

Potential Closure of Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL: What You Need to Know

Potential Closure of Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, AL: What You Need to Know

The Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama, a key visitor hub for the Little River Canyon National Preserve, may be closing its doors. According to an analysis by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the National Park Service (NPS) has targeted the facility for lease termination, with a

Huntsville, AL Small Businesses Gain Relief with Treasury’s Suspension of Corporate Transparency Act BOI Reporting Enforcement

Huntsville, AL Small Businesses Gain Relief with Treasury’s Suspension of Corporate Transparency Act BOI Reporting Enforcement

Huntsville, AL – Business owners in Huntsville received welcome news on March 2, 2025, when the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the suspension of enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This decision, effective immediately, lifts a significant regulatory burden from

Business Bankruptcies Rising in 2025: What Huntsville, AL Needs to Know

Business Bankruptcies Rising in 2025: What Huntsville, AL Needs to Know

Huntsville, AL – March 4, 2025 – Huntsville’s business community, known for its innovation and economic vitality, may need to brace for a national trend that’s gaining momentum: an increase in business bankruptcies. While the Rocket City’s strong aerospace, defense, and tech sectors have often provided stability, broader economic

C.T. Garvin Closes Huntsville Location, End of an Era

C.T. Garvin Closes Huntsville Location, End of an Era

Huntsville, AL – March 04, 2025 – After 90 years of operation, the iconic C.T. Garvin Feed & Seed has closed its doors, and an online auction of its complete inventory and supplies is now active. The liquidation sale, hosted by Van Massey, follows the business’s closure at its Holmes

FBI’s Relocation of 500 Agents Signals Potential Economic Boost for Huntsville & Madison

FBI’s Relocation of 500 Agents Signals Potential Economic Boost for Huntsville & Madison

Huntsville, Alabama, known as the Rocket City for its aerospace and defense prominence, could see an economic uplift following a recent federal decision. On February 21, 2025, Kash Patel, the newly appointed FBI Director, directed the reassignment of 1,500 staff members from the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Larry Barnett, Founder of Larry’s Pistol & Pawn, Passes Away at 77

Larry Barnett, Founder of Larry’s Pistol & Pawn, Passes Away at 77

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville and Madison communities are mourning the loss of Larry Barnett, founder of Larry’s Pistol & Pawn, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 27, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 9, 1947, Barnett was a respected, legendary local figure in