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Oliver Buchannon
Forrest Webber

Alabama-born and raised. I went to Tulane University for baseball, tore my UCL, grey-shirted, and never played. I graduated, worked at JPMorgan, and then worked as an electrician apprentice. Now I’m building brands, and a digital marketing specialist who plays piano and golf. I'm newly engaged, and I have a male German shorthaired pointer named Cash. I am the owner of: Bear Brothers Cleaning (bearbroscleaning.com), The Trade Table (thetradetable.com), Homely Media (homelyhuntsville.com), (homelybirmingham.com), Tradesmen Agency (tradesmenagency.com). I do digital marketing for: TriHaz Solutions (trihazsolutions.com), Plastic Fusion (plasticfusion.com). You can contact me at [email protected].

🏠 Tuition Increasing + 10-Year Restaurant Closing

Apr 20, 2026

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1 min read

🏠 Tuition Increasing + 10-Year Restaurant Closing

Tuition is rising across Alabama’s university system, impacting students at UAH and beyond. Meanwhile, a longtime local restaurant is closing after 10 years. Plus a new indoor action park, job opportunities, and local updates.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 6th Annual Crawfish Festival + Lewter District Opens

Apr 17, 2026

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2 min read

🏠 6th Annual Crawfish Festival + Lewter District Opens

A Huntsville research facility is shutting down as part of a national restructuring. Meanwhile, a historic site is being transformed into a new mixed-use district. Plus new gyms, business openings, and local updates.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Free Mini Golf in Downtown + New Parking App

Apr 13, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 Free Mini Golf in Downtown + New Parking App

Free 18-hole mini golf is popping up in Downtown Huntsville for a limited time. Meanwhile, a new parking app will help drivers find open spots faster. Plus police hiring updates, a new playground, and local events.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠Pup Palooza + $532M Huntsville Building Boom

Apr 10, 2026

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10 min read

🏠Pup Palooza + $532M Huntsville Building Boom

Pup Palooza returns to bring a full day of dogs, live music, and family fun to Huntsville. Meanwhile, a $532M surge in new construction is driving major growth across the area. Plus new restaurants, business updates, and local events!

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠10,000 LBs of Wings + Huntsville Concert Announced

Apr 6, 2026

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9 min read

🏠10,000 LBs of Wings + Huntsville Concert Announced

A massive wing festival returns to Huntsville with food, music, and thousands of pounds of chicken. Meanwhile, Billy Strings is set for a two-night show at the Orion. Plus new businesses, events, and updates across the city.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠30-Year Restaurant Closing + Easter Events

Apr 3, 2026

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10 min read

🏠30-Year Restaurant Closing + Easter Events

A longtime Huntsville restaurant is closing after nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, new spots like Culver’s, Jersey Mike’s, and a Mexican restaurant are opening across the city. Plus summer camp registration dates and major local updates.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠  Tulip Farm Named Best in the South + Huntsville Growth Surges

Mar 30, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Tulip Farm Named Best in the South + Huntsville Growth Surges

Thousands of blooms are drawing visitors as a local tulip farm is named one of the South’s best, while Huntsville continues its rapid growth. Plus deep discount sales, new developments, and what’s happening this week.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Taste of Soul Festival + Huntsville’s Best Doughnut Spot

Mar 27, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Taste of Soul Festival + Huntsville’s Best Doughnut Spot

The Taste of Soul Family Festival brings food, music, and community vibes to Huntsville this weekend. Meanwhile, a local favorite has been named Alabama’s best doughnut spot. Plus power bill updates, Bark HSV’s grand opening, and spring events across the city.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠  A $2.4B Project Is Launching Near Huntsville

Mar 23, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 A $2.4B Project Is Launching Near Huntsville

A massive $2.4B project is coming to North Alabama, here’s what it means for jobs, growth, and Huntsville. Plus, a new mental health urgent care, expansion news, and this week's events.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 40-Year Music Store Closing + Huntsville Earns Perfect Credit Rating

Mar 20, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 40-Year Music Store Closing + Huntsville Earns Perfect Credit Rating

Iconic music store AB Stephens is closing after 40 years. Meanwhile, Huntsville maintains top-tier credit ratings as the city eyes new investments across parks, schools, and public safety. Plus new restaurants, urgent care, and weekend events across the city.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠  New Dog Park Coming to Huntsville + $100M Courthouse Plan

Mar 16, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 New Dog Park Coming to Huntsville + $100M Courthouse Plan

Huntsville is planning a new two-acre dog park. Meanwhile Madison County is moving forward with a $100M courthouse project downtown. Plus new parking near the VBC, Governors Drive safety upgrades, and Huntsville’s viral fruit pastries.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 St. Patrick’s Day Parade + Orion Amphitheater Vintage Market

Mar 13, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 St. Patrick’s Day Parade + Orion Amphitheater Vintage Market

St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns downtown, and a 60-vendor vintage market lands at the Orion. Plus new tulip picking, tag kiosks, and Barracuda Taco Stand opening.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠  Huntsville Shelter Clears Kennels + New Florida Flights

Mar 9, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 Huntsville Shelter Clears Kennels + New Florida Flights

Huntsville’s animal shelter went from overcrowded to empty kennels. Meanwhile, Allegiant launches nonstop Huntsville flights. Plus a teacher stranded overseas heads home, a $430K phishing scam investigation, and spring events across the city.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Spring Home & Garden Show + Chipotle Expanding in Huntsville

Mar 6, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Spring Home & Garden Show + Chipotle Expanding in Huntsville

The Spring Home & Garden Show takes over the Von Braun Center this weekend. Meanwhile, Chipotle is opening its second Huntsville location. Plus: Community Kite Festival, Fashion Week Alabama, and updates on utilities leadership

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠  $30.6M Holmes Ave Upgrade + New Downtown Parking Lot

Mar 2, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 $30.6M Holmes Ave Upgrade + New Downtown Parking Lot

Holmes Avenue gets a $30.6M overhaul as downtown adds new parking near Front Row and the VBC. Plus, traffic debates on Cherry Tree Road, a new VA clinic opens, and 70+ vendors take over this weekend’s Marketplace Craft Show.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 $220M Downtown Debut + Northern Bypass Renamed

Feb 27, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 $220M Downtown Debut + Northern Bypass Renamed

$220M Front Row Development moves closer to its debut. Huntsville’s Northern Bypass gets a new name. Plus, a new airport coffee shop, Fatso’s Pizza coming soon, and a packed weekend of races, galas, and hands-on workshops.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠  Major Expansion | Huntsville Greenway System

Feb 23, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Major Expansion | Huntsville Greenway System

Monte Sano cabins reopen, U.S. 72 traffic concerns, Fire & Rescue promotions, hospital expansion, weekend events, new business growth in Huntsville, and more!

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 IKEA Grand Opening Date Set + Major U.S. 72 Update

Feb 20, 2026

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11 min read

🏠 IKEA Grand Opening Date Set + Major U.S. 72 Update

Huntsville’s first-ever IKEA opens with giveaways and Swedish favorites. Meanwhile, commuters on U.S. 72 will face congestion for years as ALDOT phases in a $92M widening plan. Plus, Fanfare Quilt Show, Alabama Clay Market, and dozens of creative workshops and live music events!

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Huntsville Greenway Expansion Moves Forward

Feb 16, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 Huntsville Greenway Expansion Moves Forward

New Bailey Cove multi-use paths and Miller Branch Phase II are officially approved. John Hunt Park’s new arboretum is officially named in honor of a longtime landscape director. Plus new events, business openings, community updates, and more!

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Mardi Gras Parade Rolls In + New Restaurants Open Across HSV

Feb 13, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Mardi Gras Parade Rolls In + New Restaurants Open Across HSV

Huntsville’s biggest Mardi Gras celebration hits downtown this week with floats, music, and family fun. A rundown of new restaurant openings and Valentine's events across the city. Plus, a growing call to rename Mars Music Hall honors local blues icon Microwave Dave.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Phat Sammy’s Shuts Down + $15M in New Local Funding

Feb 9, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 Phat Sammy’s Shuts Down + $15M in New Local Funding

Downtown favorite Phat Sammy’s will close after 6 years, here’s what’s next. Federal funds will boost roads, airport, and workforce efforts across North Alabama. And more!

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Huntsville Ranked Most Financially Resilient Metro + Good Company Expanding to Five Points

Feb 6, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Huntsville Ranked Most Financially Resilient Metro + Good Company Expanding to Five Points

Huntsville households rank highest in a national study on economic resilience. Plus, classic games, cosplay, and collectibles arrive at Rocket City Retro Fest, February 7–8 at the VBC.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Huntsville Ranks #2 in U.S. + Mardi Gras 2026 Starts This Week

Feb 2, 2026

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9 min read

🏠 Huntsville Ranks #2 in U.S. + Mardi Gras 2026 Starts This Week

Huntsville lands No. 2 among all U.S. large cities for growth and innovation. Plus, Mardi Gras kicks off with food, parades, and family fun at The Camp

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 Barracuda Taco Stand Coming Soon + Repticon Returns to Huntsville

Jan 30, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 Barracuda Taco Stand Coming Soon + Repticon Returns to Huntsville

Downtown seafood favorite Catch 25 is shutting down, Repticon brings exotic animals to Jaycee’s, and nearly 5,000 new homes were built in 2025. Also: Kyuramen, City Barbeque openings, and a creative canned-food contest at the Garden.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
🏠 AHSAA’s New Classification System

Jan 26, 2026

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10 min read

🏠 AHSAA’s New Classification System

AHSAA’s new classification system, a new city dog park, and $322K awarded to local nonprofits. Also, big investments are coming to the city, another Good Company Café, and fun from Harry Potter trivia to Shakespeare with a Y2K twist.

Forrest Webber
Forrest Webber
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