HUNTSVILLE — With an aim to make the incurable curable, Huntsville may become the epicenter of biopharma production within the next decade. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced plans Tuesday to invest […]

ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association, in partnership with Alabama Industrial Development Training, Career Connect, and the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce, are hosting a free hiring event this […]

DECATUR — A major development project in Limestone County received a boost through the Alabama Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) Act. The Limestone County Economic Development Association announced […]

TANNER — A state-of-the art hangar facility, capable of servicing huge C-130 aircraft, will soon be rising from the red clay in Limestone County. Aleut Real Estate and Huntsville-based Strata-G […]

ATHENS – Athens has been recognized as the second-fastest growing city in Alabama, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a population of 32,587 in 2024, the […]

ATHENS — Calling all job seekers! The Limestone County Economic Development Association, in partnership with the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a hiring fair Tuesday that included on-site […]

DECATUR — To underscore Limestone County’s emergence as a hub for advanced manufacturing, a $25 million aircraft maintenance hangar is planned for Pryor Field Regional Airport. Aleut Real Estate, a […]

ATHENS – Limestone County has been named the fastest-growing county in the state, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The county experienced a population increase of […]

CINCINNATI – Manufacturing is taking off in Huntsville-Limestone County and GE Aerospace is providing an economic engine to drive the growth. The aircraft engine builder announced plans Wednesday to invest […]

ATHENS – Celebrating the importance of rural living in Limestone County, the theme for this year’s Alabama-Mississippi-Tennessee Rural Tourism Conference is “Rooted in Rural.’ The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association announced the […]

ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association is accepting applications for the 2025 LCEDA CTE Scholarship Fund. This scholarship provides a $1,500 award to Limestone County residents pursuing careers […]

ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority to support collaborative efforts in training and education. “The Limestone […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Strong sticking to his roots Congressman Dale Strong has been busy during the annually-scheduled August recess. In addition to […]

ATHENS — Collaboration has been key to the growth – economic and population – for Limestone County. And, in a few months, thanks to that teamwork, the eyes of three […]

ATHENS — Looking to the future, a pair of entrepreneurs reached into Athens’ history in moving their business downtown. Athens Alehouse & Cellar, a woman-owned business, is moving its operations […]

MOORESVILLE – A “new era of growth and opportunity” is in the forecast for Limestone County. That growth and opportunity can come with a multibillion-dollar value, also. Bethany Shockney, president […]

TANNER — A Limestone County site has received the CSX Silver Select Site designation, the Limestone County Economic Development Association announced today. The Devaney site in Tanner is among 14 […]

ATHENS – A legacy cast aluminum component manufacturer has announced an expansion at its North Alabama facility.   Cast Products is planning a $6.7 million expansion to add a 30,000 square-foot […]

ATHENS – Limestone County residents interested in pursuing a degree in advanced manufacturing, construction, healthcare, or information technology are invited to apply for 2024 scholarships. The Limestone County Economic Development […]

ATHENS – Athens State University and the Limestone County Economic Development Association have formed a learning partnership. The partnership includes a 10% tuition discount on all classes, waived application fee, and […]

DECATUR – Pryor Field Regional Airport, strategically placed beside Calhoun Community College between Decatur and Athens and just west of Huntsville, styles itself as the gateway to north Alabama and […]

ATHENS – What’s cooking in Athens? Funny you should ask. Athens Main Street is serving up some down-home culinary delights with the inaugural Downtown Athens Restaurant Week. From Monday through […]

ATHENS — Morgan Metals literally put the pedal to the metal Wednesday at the grand opening of its metal manufacturing building and loading dock. Morgan Metals President Patrick Townsend joined […]

SHEFFIELD – David Mathews will be retiring in December as Bank Independent’s president in the greater Decatur market, the bank announced. Bob Thompson has been tapped as the area president […]