Huntsville

City of Huntsville Dedicates Newly Expanded Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex

City of Huntsville celebrates the grand opening of the newly expanded Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex at John Hunt Park, featuring two synthetic turf fields and other improvements. Former Mayor Loretta P. Spencer was instrumental in creating this world-class facility, which has become a hub for sports tourism in Huntsville.

Boeing Announces Workforce Reductions for SLS Program Due to ‘External Factors’

Boeing announces significant workforce reductions for its Space Launch System (SLS) program due to ‘external factors,’ affecting over 1,000 employees. The delays in NASA’s Artemis lunar missions are cited as a key factor. Despite criticism for project delays, Boeing transitions to production phase after successful uncrewed mission in 2022. Layoffs could impact employees across rocket facilities in Alabama, Louisiana, and Florida as company shifts focus to operational readiness for future lunar missions.