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.
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
FREE Japanese festival in Decatur Friday, May 1 + how to go
Why Tupelo is a must for the weekend road tripper—11+ reasons to go now
![Huntsville’s giant garden troll turns 1—see her growth now [PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/hvilleblast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mama-Zelda-Updated-05.jpg?fit=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 "Huntsville’s giant garden troll turns 1—see her growth now [PHOTOS]")
Huntsville’s giant garden troll turns 1—see her growth now [PHOTOS]
