Lisa Battles
Lisa is a content strategist, editor and writer with 25+ years of experience in news, marketing and PR for leading brands in tourism, economic development, media and music. She is a journalism graduate of Auburn University.
I-65 closing Tuesday evening, June 2, near Lacon—plan now
2 student entrepreneurs + a new fishing app = $16K in prizes
The new-to-Huntsville bank with 5 locations now + more on the way
New 335-acre sanctuary coming to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
State’s largest steel subcontractor makes strategic expansion to Decatur
The lake getaway you need now in 1 easy summer road trip from Huntsville
$1 million inclusive playground in Decatur coming this fall—get a first look now
![Meet SkyLume, Huntsville’s dazzling new 60-foot sculpture + how to see it now [PHOTOS]](https://wp.fifu.app/hvilleblast.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9odmlsbGVibGFzdC5jb20vd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYvMDUvU2t5bHVtZS1hdC1Kb2UtRGF2aXMtU3RhZGl1bS00LmpwZw/683055d166f3/skylume-sculpture-john-hunt-park-2026-05-13.webp?w=768&h=0&c=0&p=1385104 "Meet SkyLume, Huntsville’s dazzling new 60-foot sculpture + how to see it now [PHOTOS]")
Meet SkyLume, Huntsville’s dazzling new 60-foot sculpture + how to see it now [PHOTOS]
Decatur selected to host the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championships in 2026 + 2027
Carrie Matthews Recreation Center in Decatur gets new life with $1.87 million bid approval
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