Michael Seale

5 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

March includes a significant increase in passenger traffic at Huntsville International Airport. The heavy traffic numbers mean that HSV is still on pace to top its record-breaking passenger numbers from last year. Take a look:A total of 137,120 passengers flew in and out of the airport in March, which was an increase of more than 20,000 passengers from February to March. Airport traffic numbers in March mean HSV’s number of emplacements in 2025 is 4.3 percent higher than last year at this time.

5 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

If the line of more than 100 people stretching into the Bridge Street parking lot from the store is any indication, the opening of Alabama’s first Lego Store was a highly anticipated event for Huntsvillians. Opening to a tremendous reception at Bridge Street, the new store welcomed a bevy of new customers on its first day in business.

6 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

Huntsville is home to some top-notch local theater groups that put on some amazing productions. This summer, we have several shows to tell you about, happening in and around the Rocket City. Theatre Huntsville presents this musical featuring two brothers who set out to write the world’s first musical and defeat the Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard” in this mash-up of 16th-century Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway.

6 days ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

As the school year comes to a close in the area, spring high school sports are winding down as well — although the race to a championship is still going strong for many schools in the Huntsville metro. Several area high schools are still alive in their respective sports’ playoffs. At least one local school is still competing for a state championship this year in soccer, baseball or softball.

1 week ago | hvilleblast.com | Michael Seale

Madison Utilities is holding a public meeting to discuss water fluoridation, after announcing plans to stop adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water by June 15. The announcement has stirred up controversy among residents, hence Madison Utilities’ scheduled meeting. Here’s more:The meeting come on the heels of an announcement April 15 that Madison Utilities plans to stop adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water by June 15. The Madison Utilities Board voted unanimously to approve the change.