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Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Brian Smith on his Podcast on Wheels for a real conversation about building businesses right here in Huntsville. If you don't know Brian, he's a Hartselle guy, former pro baseball player turned entrepreneur, and one of those people who genuinely roots for other locals to win.

We got into the stuff I love talking about: what digital marketing actually means for a local business, how companies climb to the top of Google, why owning your audience beats renting attention, and how recurring revenue changes everything for a service business. We even pulled some lessons from sports into how I think about building a team and showing up every single day.

If you're an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or just someone curious about what I’m up to, I think you'll get something out of it.

Blood centers across North Alabama are urging donations as summer travel and activity increase strain on supplies, leading to a drop in available blood and platelets for Huntsville-area hospitals. Learn how you can help support local hospitals.

Some households in Huntsville may receive visits from census workers as part of the 2026 Census Test, which is evaluating new methods ahead of the 2030 national count. Know what to expect when you get a visit.

The Huntsville Music Office and Huntsville Hospital are inviting the community to take part in Make Music Day 2026 on June 21, a global celebration featuring free, citywide performances and music therapy events. Find out how to participate, register, or attend free performances happening across the city.

The City of Huntsville will host a full-day July 4th celebration in Big Spring Park featuring live music, food, a parade, and fireworks as part of the America 250 commemoration. See the full schedule of events.

It was once hailed as one of America’s favorite restaurant chains. Know more about the closure.

Mori Seoul is coming soon to Huntsville, offering a new Japanese and Korean dining concept in the former Hound & Harvest location. Opening timeline.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is opening a new downtown Huntsville shop, bringing its signature creative and seasonal ice cream flavors to its first location outside the Birmingham metro. Discover its offerings and best sellers.

It recently added new retail tenants and is preparing to welcome a new restaurant later this year. Full story.

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