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Abebe Named Interim Dean of Auburn University’s Graduate School

Abebe Named Interim Dean of Auburn University’s Graduate School

Auburn, Ala. — Following an internal search, Ash Abebe, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, has been appointed interim dean of Auburn University’s Graduate School, effective Oct. 15. A nationally recognized researcher in nonparametric statistics, discriminant analysis and statistical

Hertz-Amazon Partnership Shakes Up Used Car Market: Affordable Options Coming

Hertz-Amazon Partnership Shakes Up Used Car Market: Affordable Options Coming

In a move that's sending ripples through the automotive industry, Hertz has joined forces with Amazon to sell certified pre-owned vehicles directly through the e-commerce giant's platform. Announced in August 2025, this collaboration is poised to transform how consumers in Huntsville, Alabama, and across the U.

Lo-Fi Ads Surge in 2025: Pixelated Creativity Outshines AI-Driven Gloss

Lo-Fi Ads Surge in 2025: Pixelated Creativity Outshines AI-Driven Gloss

Picture yourself scrolling through Instagram or X, wading through a flood of AI-crafted ads—pristine models, surreal backdrops, every pixel flawless. Then, a charmingly rough sketch, like something doodled in Microsoft Paint, stops you dead in your tracks. It’s bold, nostalgic, and refreshingly human. This is the lo-fi ad

Huntsville’s Five Points Sees Record-Breaking Building Elevation at 511 Dement Street

Huntsville’s Five Points Sees Record-Breaking Building Elevation at 511 Dement Street

Huntsville, AL – September 23, 2025 – Kennedy and Sons Structural Solutions is achieving a milestone in Huntsville by elevating the largest building ever lifted in the city at 511 Dement Street, located in the vibrant Five Points neighborhood. This new construction project highlights cutting-edge engineering to address flood risks in North

Akima's Major Expansion in Huntsville: New Office Bolsters Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Industries

Akima's Major Expansion in Huntsville: New Office Bolsters Defense, Aerospace, and Tech Industries

Huntsville, Alabama – In a significant boost to the local economy, Akima, a premier federal government solutions provider, has unveiled its expansive new office in Huntsville. The 35,000-square-foot facility, inaugurated with a formal ribbon-cutting event, highlights the company's deepening roots in the Rocket City's dynamic defense,

Auburn University Terminates Employees Over Insensitive Social Media Posts Following Charlie Kirk Assassination

Auburn University Terminates Employees Over Insensitive Social Media Posts Following Charlie Kirk Assassination

AUBURN, Ala. — In a decisive move amid growing online scrutiny, Auburn University has terminated several employees for posting "hurtful and insensitive" comments on social media following the recent high-profile assassination of Charlie Kirk. The university's president emphasized a firm stance against content that violates the school&

Declining US FICO Credit Score in 2025: Implications for Huntsville Businesses and Beyond

Declining US FICO Credit Score in 2025: Implications for Huntsville Businesses and Beyond

The average FICO credit score in the United States has fallen to 715 in 2025, down two points from 717 in 2024, marking a significant shift in consumer financial health. This decline, reported in the latest FICO Score Credit Insights, is the largest two-year drop since the 2008 financial crisis.