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.
$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
![Hot air balloon festival sneak peek: Make plans now for the free fest in Decatur May 23-24 [PHOTOS]](https://wp.fifu.app/hvilleblast.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9odmlsbGVibGFzdC5jb20vd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYvMDUvSU1HXzYwMTAuanBn/2009554ea3c7/hot-air-balloon-festival-decatur-2026.webp?w=768&h=0&c=0&p=1382376 "Hot air balloon festival sneak peek: Make plans now for the free fest in Decatur May 23-24 [PHOTOS]")
Hot air balloon festival sneak peek: Make plans now for the free fest in Decatur May 23-24 [PHOTOS]
Direct flights to Florida from Muscle Shoals return for summer 2026
AAMU now to offer state’s first AI degree in fall 2026
History of rail in Huntsville: 10 places to go now
Free gas, groceries + utilities: How one institution is surprising locals
How to enjoy gardening in Huntsville: 5 ways + 15 places
