L.L. Bean + IKEA among new businesses we are excited to welcome in 2026
We reported last week about some of the new businesses we welcomed to the Rocket City this year, but we also know of several new members of the business community that will arrive in the area in 2026. Most of these new businesses have already made announcements (those have also...
Brick & Tin restaurant opens up in downtown Huntsville
Brick & Tin, a Birmingham-area restaurant known for its farm-to-table cuisine and artisanal breads, has officially opened its doors in downtown Huntsville.
This Alabama Biscuit House Serves Sausage Gravy Locals Say Defines Southern Mornings
If you think Southern mornings are defined by sausage gravy, just wait until you taste the version locals swear by at The Biscuit Express. Tucked on Moores Mill Road in Huntsville, this breakfast spot turns simple ingredients into pure comfort. You feel the sizzle, smell the butter, and hear orders flying as the line...
DAR seeks help from public to find graves of Revolutionary War veterans in local...
MADISON CO. – The Daughters of the American Revolution are seeking the help of hunters, fishers, and property owners in Madison County to identify the graves of Revolutionary War veterans. The DAR has a list of 40 patriots who are thought to be buried in Madison County but whose...
Memorial held for fallen Huntsville police officer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Fallen Huntsville Police Officer William Eric Freeman is being remembered for paying the ultimate sacrifice. Officer Freeman was shot in the head while arresting a man for a DUI on Bailey Cove Road and Weatherly Road on December 14, 2007. Kenneth Shipp Jr. was sentenced to...
Holiday prank lifts spirits at Garrison Human Resources
This was worthy of a holiday episode on a prankster television show. It all started when Mark Mancini, Garrison director of military programs, came in on Saturday, Dec. 6, to decorate for his organization’s Christmas party. He turned the One Stop’s training room into a winter wonderland. But...
L.L. Bean opening first-ever Alabama store in Huntsville
Get your barn jackets, boat shoes and totes ready. L.L.Bean is coming to Huntsville. The iconic outdoor lifestyle brand announced Wednesday it will open first-ever store in Alabama in April 2026 at Bridge Street Town Centre. “Opening our very first store in Alabama is an exciting milestone for L.L.Bean, as...
Decatur Police seeking public assistance to identify theft suspects
The Decatur Police Department is asking the public for assistance to identify two individuals involved in a theft case.
Huntsville Utilities to resume charging late fees, disconnecting service for non-payment
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After nearly six months of pausing late fees and disconnections, Huntsville Utilities is reminding customers that announced it will resume these charges starting January 5. This reinstatement comes after the rollout of their new enterprise software system in August 2025 and the federal government...
Where are the most expensive homes in Huntsville metro? 2025 rankings
Are you looking to buy a home in the Huntsville metro area?. Searching for a home outside the growing Huntsville and Madison city limits might be key to better affordability. Stacker.com compiled a list of the most expensive home locations in the Huntsville metro, including Madison and Limestone counties. Zillow...

















