Rocket City

Huntsville Mail Processing Facility located on Wall Triana to Close

2012-02-22T18:56:00.002-06:00

Huntsville Mail Processing Facility located on Wall Triana to Close

Article Excerpt: Huntsville, Alabama - The U.S. Postal Service announced today that the Huntsville Mail Processing Facility located on Wall Triana near Madison, Alabama, will close. Postal officials announced the news, adding that the facility would not close prior to May 15, 2012 due to a congressional moratorium on plant closures until that time. Operations will eventually be moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Huntsville had already lost its historical postmark at the end of 2011. Postal officials also stated that the U. S. Postal Service is also considering early retirement programs and possible buyout incentives to reduce the number of postal employees.

Reference: Rocket City

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot Happy With Budget

2012-02-18T10:35:00.001-06:00

New NASA Budget Offers Stability for the Rocket City

Article Excerpt: "... expanding our reach into the solar system.
Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot says, the new budget offers stability. ..."

Reference: www.waaytv.com

Taylor Wilson: “Propulsion,” through the gates of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center

2012-02-13T10:59:00.000-06:00

The Boy Who Played with Fusion

Article Excerpt: "... how speed relates to exhaust velocity and dynamic mass, about payload ratios, about the pros and cons of liquid versus solid fuel. The tour guide takes a step back ..."

Reference: www.ongo.com

Breeding Rocket Scientists in the Rocket City

2012-02-10T19:49:00.000-06:00

How Huntsville Breeds Rocket Scientists

Article Excerpt: "...Tim Pickens is the kind of guy that gives Huntsville its nickname: Rocket City. The name was there before he was, derived from the city’s high concentration of NASA and military space projects. But Pickens’ decades of involvement in the city’s space industry ..."

Reference: www.theatlanticcities.com

Navistar employee wins car

2012-02-07T22:50:00.000-06:00

Huntsville plant employee wins car

Article Excerpt: "... Navistar in Huntsville is looking to its factory employees for ways to cut costs and they're giving some incentive. ..."

Reference: www.waff.com

The Rocket City [Wikipedia]

2012-01-27T20:19:00.000-06:00

The Rocket City [Wikipedia]

Article Excerpt: "... The city is nicknamed "The Rocket City" for its close history with U.S. space missions. On January 31, 1958, ABMA placed America's first satellite, Explorer I, into orbit using a Jupiter C launch vehicle, a descendant of the Redstone. This brought national attention to Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville, with widespread recognition of this being a major center for high technology. ..."

Reference: wikipedia.org

Several GOP candidates say space proposals too expensive and too impractical

2012-01-27T12:34:00.000-06:00

GOP candidates clash over US space exploration future

Article Excerpt: "... former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, Texas congressman Ron Paul and former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum — generally dismissed the onetime Speaker of the House's bold space proposals as too expensive and too impractical."

Reference: www.foxnews.com

Redstone Arsenal: NASA is seeking applicants for its next class of astronaut candidates

2012-01-25T09:11:00.000-06:00

Astronaut Recruits at Redstone Arsenal

Article Excerpt: "... Col. Shane Kimbrough, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's NASA Detachment, led an officer professional development discussion at the invitation of the Program Executive Office-Aviation on Jan. 20. The subject of Kimbrough's briefing was the FY12 Army Astronaut Candidate Screening Board and eligibility criteria for all Redstone Arsenal ..."

Reference: www.military.com

List of famous people from Huntsville, Alabama

2012-01-22T09:46:00.001-06:00

List of famous people from Huntsville, Alabama

From Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia to Wernher von Braun, German rocket scientist who lived in Huntsville for 20 years, Huntsville has had its share of gifted, talented and famous people. Take a look at the list.

Reference: wikipedia.org

Huntsville Airport to Lose AirTran

2012-01-21T02:48:00.000-06:00

AirTran leaving Huntsville airport

Article Excerpt: "... AirTran is the airport’s last discount carrier, prompting fears that ticket prices could increase at an airport that already has some of the highest prices in the nation. ..."

Reference: www.decaturdaily.com

Rocket City is in search of an economic boost

2012-01-19T13:28:00.000-06:00

Nasa city that reached for stars now reaches for resumes

Article Excerpt: "... In Huntsville, Alabama, scientists developed the spacecraft that took man to the Moon. It's also where Nasa hopes to build a "mega rocket" - the next giant leap for the US space programme. But hundreds of scientists and engineers have lost their jobs, and the place dubbed Rocket City ..."

Reference: www.bbc.co.uk

Huntsville Alabama Loses its Identity via Postal Service Cuts

2012-01-19T13:17:00.000-06:00

Madison County Commission opposes closing mail processing center on Wall Triana Highway

Article Excerpt: "... commission adopted a resolution Friday in support of keeping the mail-processing facility here open. Chair Mike Gillespie said the resolution would be sent to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors and would ..."

Reference: The Postal Newsgroup

Harvey Updyke seeks delay

2012-01-18T01:52:00.000-06:00

Alabama fan seeks delay in trial for poisoning Auburn trees

Article Excerpt: "... The attorneys of Harvey Updyke, the man accused of poisoning the famous trees at Toomer's Corner at Auburn University, have asked for a delay ..."

Reference: usatoday.com

Republican primary on March 13

2012-01-17T10:27:00.000-06:00

Griffith facing Brooks again in 5th Congressional District in north Alabama

Article Excerpt: "... Former Rep. Parker Griffith of Huntsville tells The Huntsville Times that he will sign up Friday to oppose incumbent Mo Brooks in the Republican primary on March 13. ..."

Reference: www.therepublic.com

Huntsville Alabama Loses Identity

2012-01-14T16:33:00.000-06:00

Madison County Commission opposes closing mail processing center on Wall Triana Highway

Reference: The Postal Newsgroup

Rocket City space memorabilia sought by appraiser

2012-01-11T22:37:00.000-06:00

Appraiser looks for space memorabilia in Rocket City

Article Excerpt: "... Regency Superior will hold a free appraisal clinic this weekend in Huntsville. The clinic is an effort to find items related to space exploration that the company can put up for auction this summer...."

Reference: www.waff.com

Huntsville schools hotline to report bullying and illegal activity

2012-01-09T20:09:00.000-06:00

Anonymous hotline allows teens to report bullying

Article Excerpt: "... Middle school and high school students can use the hotline to report cases of bullying or illegal activity under complete anonymity. ..."

Reference: www.waff.com

E-Verify system to begin for Huntsville area employers

2012-01-02T13:08:00.000-06:00

Alabama businesses soon to use E-Verify system for employees

Article Excerpt: "... State contractors are required to "E-Verify" new employees starting January 1st. It's an online tool for employers who want to ensure their employees can work in the U.S. legally. ..."

Reference: www.waff.com

Huntsville Party Goers Need To Prepare For Transportation

2011-12-31T09:47:00.000-06:00

Getting around Huntsville on New Year's Eve

Article Excerpt: "... Huntsville Police and area law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on drunk driving over the holiday weekend. Party goers in Huntsville have many options when it comes to transportation. ..."

Reference: www.waff.com

Rocket City Marathoners

2011-12-26T19:47:00.000-06:00

Rocket City Marathoners

Article Excerpt: "... Timothy Pitt is still trying to get over it. The Arab man stunned himself last Saturday by finishing 45th overall in the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville. That's out of some 1,500 runners ..."

Reference: http://www.thearabtribune.com/articles/2011/12/20/sports/sports3.txt

Racy message placed on road sign

2011-12-20T08:16:00.000-06:00

Someone Tampers With Huntsville Traffic Sign

Article Excerpt: "... We were told it is not that complicated. Huntsville City public works representatives say with these message systems' keyboards left unlocked, anyone could gain access and seemingly type anything they please. If they have the password, that is. ..."

Reference: www.whnt.com

Stratolaunch Systems’ corporate headquarters is located in Huntsville, Alabama

2011-12-18T10:59:00.002-06:00

Stratolaunch Systems Press Conference Video - Commercial Space Flight

Article Excerpt: "... Stratolaunch Systems’ corporate headquarters is located in Huntsville, Alabama. Today’s announcement was the first public word that Allen and Rutan were back in the space business. But space has long been on Allen’s mind. In the close of his memoir, Idea Man, published earlier this year, he hinted at his plans, writing that he was “considering a new initiative with that magical contraption I never wearied of sketching as a boy: the rocket ship.” ..."

Reference: stratolaunchsystems.com

Huntsville Leaders Plead to Keep Vital Postal Facility Open (with video)

2011-12-16T12:13:00.004-06:00

Huntsville mail processing center may relocate to Birmingham

Article Excerpt: "...Postal workers voiced their concerns at Wednesday night's meeting. Postal worker and Huntsville resident Ray Dunavant said if the measure passes, Huntsville will lose its historic postmark; something that Dunavant says is an emblem of a community. Dunavant also worried about medications being sent without an overnight delivery option. [see video] ..."

Reference: www.waff.com

Postal Service wants to cut service for the Rocket City

2011-12-14T11:04:00.000-06:00

USPS Announces Cuts Impacting Valley Residents

Article Excerpt: "... The impact of losing overnight delivery would be particularly significant for those who rely on medications like insulin that need to stay below a certain temperature during shipment. Propst Pharmacy Manager Brett Enabnit says, “They use a cold packet, they can only guarantee it for so long." ..."

Reference: www.waaytv.com/

Rocket City Marathon is Saturday

2011-12-09T20:51:00.000-06:00

Rocket City Marathon is Saturday

"...A 26 mile, 385 yard footrace through Huntsville, Alabama
December 10, 2011 8:00 AM ..."

Reference: www.runrocketcity.com

Rocket City

Huntsville Mail Processing Facility located on Wall Triana to Close

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Robert Lightfoot Happy With Budget

Taylor Wil­son: “Propul­sion,” through the gates of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Breeding Rocket Scientists in the Rocket City

Navistar employee wins car

The Rocket City [Wikipedia]

Several GOP candidates say space proposals too expensive and too impractical

Redstone Arsenal: NASA is seeking applicants for its next class of astronaut candidates

List of famous people from Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville Airport to Lose AirTran

Rocket City is in search of an economic boost

Huntsville Alabama Loses its Identity via Postal Service Cuts

Harvey Updyke seeks delay

Republican primary on March 13

Huntsville Alabama Loses Identity

Rocket City space memorabilia sought by appraiser

Huntsville schools hotline to report bullying and illegal activity

E-Verify system to begin for Huntsville area employers

Huntsville Party Goers Need To Prepare For Transportation

Rocket City Marathoners

Racy message placed on road sign

Stratolaunch Systems’ corporate headquarters is located in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville Leaders Plead to Keep Vital Postal Facility Open (with video)

Postal Service wants to cut service for the Rocket City

Rocket City Marathon is Saturday

Taylor Wilson: “Propulsion,” through the gates of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center