Good morning, Huntsville.

ServisFirst Bank was ranked sixth among top-performing U.S. banks with $10-50 billion in assets on the American Banker list using year-end 2025 data.

It remains the only Alabama bank in the top ten, improving from its fifth-place ranking in 2024.

Time magazine has ranked four local companies among America's best private firms—EBSCO Industries and American Family Care from Birmingham, DSI Security Services from Dothan, and Books-A-Million from Florence.

Jazz in the Park returns this fall with free concerts every Sunday in September (from 5 to 9 p.m.) in an iconic Huntsville venue (featuring a blend of national and local jazz talent).

PROJECTXYZ announced a $250,000 donation to the ASCTE Foundation on Monday to support its cyber and engineering education program.

The investment, which includes three student internships, aims to build local technical skills at the magnet high school.

North Alabama schools and youth groups will expand robotics programs using part of the $700,000 funding awarded by TVA and BVI.

The funds aim to boost STEM learning in local classrooms and clubs.

Momentum Leaders announced the Huntsville Executive Class 5, a group of women leaders who will join a nine-month Executive Leadership Program offering coaching and peer learning.

The program aims to boost their leadership skills and extend their impact across North Alabama.

Huntsville Hospital Health System has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care and ranked among Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers for the sixth year—recognizing its strong employee training and growth programs.

Athens-Limestone Hospital expanded its capacity by opening a 25-bed Acute Observation and Infusion Unit on Monday—boosting patient flow and care at its Limestone County facility.

The new unit eases pressure on other departments while offering targeted outpatient services to local residents.

Recent data shows Huntsville’s housing market sold 759 homes last month—up from 635 a year ago—with pending sales rising nearly 10% and median prices near $349,000 remaining stable, reflecting strong buyer demand and improved market conditions.

Alabama football is ranked No. 13 in the latest AP preseason poll, its lowest placing since 2008 (it was No. 11 in the coaches poll).

Auburn also received three votes, finishing 44th in the coaches poll.

Huntsville-area high school players voted Alabama defensive lineman Jamarion Matthews as the top athlete they have faced during Madison County media days.

Matthews, who transferred from Sparkman High School + posted standout numbers over two seasons, remains widely regarded by his peers.