Redstone Arsenal News

Heavily reliant on aerospace and defense, Huntsville looks to biotech and other industries for new growth.

Peoples Tires salutes the troops in Alabama Ray Buchmann is supporting the troops with free services.

The Rocket City has a ranking many may not be so happy about. According to a recent survey by NeighborhoodScout says that the Patton Road area near Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal ranks number 2 as one of the most dangerous military neighborhoods.

A pair of projects on Redstone Arsenal are included in the fiscal year 2010 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, U.S. Sen.

Hillsboro resident John Howard is almost certain he would be homeless or in jail if he had not lived at the Alabama Sheriffsa Youth Ranch in Danville.

Tamara Underwood, a tech operator at Continental Automotive Systems, finished her shift at 6:30 this morning, but stayed on at the plant until 10 to check out job opportunities with local employers at Continental's education and career fair.

Gary Robert McClaran, 59, of Pinson, was killed earlier today in a wreck on Interstate 565 westbound, said HEMSI chief operations officer Don Webster.

That's the message behind a year-long advertising blitz the city of Huntsville plans to roll out in early 2010.

The U.S. Army has awarded a contract modification to Raytheon to continue support for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense system.

A suicide prevention program used widely by the U.S. military is now being made available to local caregivers.

President Obama is taking a stand against texting while driving. He recently signed an order banning federal employees from texting while driving government-owned, leased or rented vehicles.

Experimental test pilot Army Chief Warrant Officer Cary Nadeau views his job as being the consumer advocate for Army aviators.

Three new majors are coming to Athens State University as a direct result of the military jobs moving to the Huntsville area through the BRAC process.

Times Staff Writer keith.clines@htimes.com Entire structure to be used to work on Army aircraft The first tenant in the Port of Huntsville's new air cargo building is taking the entire building to work on Army helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Slightly cooler temperatures are likely over the weekend after rain and thundershowers end sometime today.

Times Staff Writer kenneth.kesner@htimes.com In five years, 70% of space workers will be able to retire More than 250 sixth- and seventh-graders from seven schools in Huntsville, Madison, Decatur and Cullman were treated to special exhibits and activities Tuesday at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center during the third annual Space and Missile Defense ...

The first tenant in the Port of Huntsville's new air cargo building is taking the entire building to work on Army helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.

Three new business programs designed to support the Tennessee Valley's BRAC initiative will be launched by Athens State University beginning with the spring semester in January 2010.

Times Staff Writer kenneth.kesner@htimes.com Support services provider wants to be near customers Agility Defense & Government Services, a worldwide provider of logistics and support services, is joining the list of companies making Huntsville their headquarters.

Firestone Complete Auto Care has partnered with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service to open a new store at 3240 Goss Road on Redstone Arsenal.