Reviewed by: Patrick Byington
Top 5 Huntsville stories you may have missed in October
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With October 2026 now in the books, we looked back at the stories we posted to Hville Blast throughout the month to see which ones caught the most eyes. Well, here are the five top stories for October in case you want a recap.
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5. Huntsville to rezone 800+ acres into new residential + commercial space
On October 22, Huntsville announced finalized plans to rezone over 800 acres of land into new residential and commercial space. Two distinct areas were mentioned: 536.68 acres of land near Gurley known as Cleary Farm, and 291.3 acres of land near the Huntsville International Airport.
Read the full story HERE.
4. Aerospace firm PPG announces new $70 million expansion in Huntsville
PPG Industries announced a $70 million investment to expand its aerospace transparencies operations in Huntsville. The announcement was made Wednesday, October 7, and includes the construction of a new 112,000-square-foot building. The investment is part of a series of multi-year projects from the global company.
Read the full story HERE.
3. Japanese bar + restaurant bringing sushi + omakase to downtown
Downtown Huntsville’s newest restaurant and bar is officially debuting on November 5, and we got a sneak preview of this new dining spot. Ozu will be a Japanese bar and restaurant dedicated to sushi, cocktails and omakase (a Japanese dining style that translates to “I leave it up to you” or “chef’s choice,” meaning the chef curates a stylistic, seasonal sequential meal experience).
Read the full story HERE.
2. New road project updates for Madison, Morgan + Limestone counties
Three ALDOT projects were updated Friday, October 23, along with an update on a road project in Madison from city officials. These projects include:
- Slaughter Road in Madison
- North Day Hill Road in Harvest
- SR-127 in Limestone County
- US-31 in Decatur
Read the full story HERE.
1. 2 Huntsville restaurants recognized in 2026 Michelin Guide
For the second straight year, a pair of Huntsville restaurants have earned the “recommended restaurant” distinction from the Michelin Guide. These local eateries are two of the 265 restaurants on the American South recommended restaurants list from Michelin Guide.
Read the full story HERE.
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