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Doug Jones talks data centers, Medicaid in Huntsville

Former Sen. Jones is facing current Sen. Tommy Tuberville in the race to succeed Gov. Kay Ivey.

Election

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Doug Jones made a pitch for change in Huntsville on Wednesday night.Why it matters: Former Sen. Jones is facing off against current Sen. Tommy Tuberville to succeed Republican Gov. Kay Ivey in a high-profile race set to have major repercussions for the state.

Tennessee River Greenway completes key pedestrian loop

The short connection, just three miles or so, completes a much larger loop providing a pedestrian connection encircling most of South Huntsville.

Development

It&#x27;s official, the Tennessee River Greenway is complete and open. Why it matters: The short connection, just a mile and a half or so, completes a much larger loop that&#x27;s providing a pedestrian connection encircling most of South Huntsville.

Huntsville's music investment pays off

Eight years after launching a targeted investment in its music scene, the city has seen returns in the form of  hundreds of millions in economic output.

Business

Eight years after kickstarting an effort to develop its musical identity, Huntsville is seeing a big return on its investment.Why it matters: That return is coming in the form of hundreds of millions in economic output and a major increase in creative jobs, all while bringing in big acts and a steady lineup of events for locals.

Huntsville researchers discover "demon cavefish"

There are still natural wonders to be found right under our noses — or feet.

Culture

Researchers have discovered a new species of cavefish at Redstone Arsenal.Why it matters: There are still natural wonders to be found right under our noses (or feet).

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says trust is key in the age of AI

Wales was the keynote speaker for the final day of Sloss Tech in Birmingham.

News

Huntsville native and Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales brought his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="discussion of building trust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/06/catching-up-with-jimmy-wales" data-vars-content-id="e6f7325a-c474-48f9-bc71-80ffd173b0a2" data-vars-headline="Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says trust is key in the age of AI" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/04/06/catching-up-with-jimmy-wales" target="_self">discussion of building trust</a> in the age of AI to Birmingham last week.Why it matters: He told the entrepreneurial Sloss Tech crowd filling up Birmingham&#x27;s Lyric Theater that Wikipedia is weathering the current trust crisis by having a clear mission and strong framework.

Monopoly hands the dice to Huntsville for new city edition

The famed real estate board game Monopoly is publishing a Huntsville edition next year and is seeking community suggestions.

The famed real estate board game Monopoly is publishing a Huntsville edition next year. Why it matters: Boardwalk, Parkway Place? More like U.S. Space and Rocket Center and Big Spring Park.

Huntsville's America 250 plans get bigger with Space Fest

The celebration of Huntsville's role in the Moon landing is planned for July 16–20.

America at 250

Huntsville is finalizing its marquee event marking the summer of America&#x27;s 250th anniversary, and adding to the lineup of events with the city&#x27;s first Rocket City Space Fest.Why it matters: The July 4 celebration headlines the summer at Big Spring Park, while Space Fest highlights Huntsville&#x27;s overlooked but pivotal role in the Apollo Moon landings.

TVA says reservoirs are ready for summer despite drought

Drought or not, reservoirs are at full summer pool levels.

The Tennessee Valley Authority says reservoirs are at full summer pool levels despite an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ongoing drought" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/01/drought-persists" data-vars-content-id="8e55122c-06b4-494e-a548-8421fb7a8fda" data-vars-headline="TVA says reservoirs are ready for summer despite drought" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2026/05/01/drought-persists" target="_self">ongoing drought</a>.Why it matters: Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer season, and in North Alabama that means getting out on the Tennessee River.<ul><li>Recreation across the watershed generates nearly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$12 billion annually" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tva.com/the-powerhouse/stories/Valley-Lakes-Worth-Billions" data-vars-content-id="8e55122c-06b4-494e-a548-8421fb7a8fda" data-vars-headline="TVA says reservoirs are ready for summer despite drought" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tva.com/the-powerhouse/stories/Valley-Lakes-Worth-Billions" target="_blank">$12 billion annually</a> — about $1 million per shoreline mile.</li></ul>

Music offices unite to amplify local music economies

Music offices are banding together to create a shared resource for communities looking to amplify their local music scenes.

Music offices are banding together in a new trade organization to champion resources and best practices for local music scenes. Why it matters: The association is formalizing its network to export the success music offices have seen in places like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Huntsville" data-vars-click-url="https://huntsvillemusic.com/" data-vars-content-id="f23fce82-2f39-41b1-aef7-2d172d0821ad" data-vars-headline="Music offices unite to amplify local music economies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://huntsvillemusic.com/" target="_blank">Huntsville</a>, where investment in the local music ecosystem has made big <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="quality-of-life" data-vars-click-url="https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-music-office-celebrates-landmark-year-for-citys-creative-economy/" data-vars-content-id="f23fce82-2f39-41b1-aef7-2d172d0821ad" data-vars-headline="Music offices unite to amplify local music economies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-music-office-celebrates-landmark-year-for-citys-creative-economy/" target="_blank">quality-of-life</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="economic impacts" data-vars-click-url="https://huntsvillebusinessjournal.com/news/2025/11/14/von-braun-center-unveils-15-3-million-backstage-transformation-to-boost-huntsvilles-growing-arts-economy/" data-vars-content-id="f23fce82-2f39-41b1-aef7-2d172d0821ad" data-vars-headline="Music offices unite to amplify local music economies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://huntsvillebusinessjournal.com/news/2025/11/14/von-braun-center-unveils-15-3-million-backstage-transformation-to-boost-huntsvilles-growing-arts-economy/" target="_blank">economic impacts</a>.

Get ready for a star-studded Huntsville weekend

The Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo is bringing big names to the Von Braun Center.

The Huntsville Comic &amp; Pop Culture Expo is drawing in the stars this weekend.Why it matters: &quot;Alabama&#x27;s largest celebration of all things geek,&quot; is bringing some <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="big names" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hsvexpo.com/guests" data-vars-content-id="dc10f8b2-7221-4b1a-bed7-674952ecb09e" data-vars-headline="Get ready for a star-studded Huntsville weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hsvexpo.com/guests" target="_blank">big names</a> to the Von Braun Center for its 11th year.

Wikipedia founder says trust is broken — here's how to rebuild it

Jimmy Wales wants us to trust each other.

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales wants us to trust. Why it matters: Trust in institutions, and in each other, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has reached crisis levels" data-vars-click-url="https://www.edelman.com/newsroom/richard-edelmans-6am-blog/insularity-next-crisis-trust" data-vars-content-id="34975853-8000-4b43-a9fa-a194d9bd7e1b" data-vars-headline="Wikipedia founder says trust is broken — here&#x27;s how to rebuild it" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.edelman.com/newsroom/richard-edelmans-6am-blog/insularity-next-crisis-trust" target="_blank">has reached crisis levels</a>, and the consequences are rippling into every aspect of modern life. <ul><li>&quot;I think we&#x27;ve kind of hit something close to a rock bottom,&quot; Wales, a Huntsville native, told Axios.</li></ul>