Wayne Barrett

Giving ‘genuine’ thanks

By Wayne Barrett Columnist I am glad to live in a country that has set aside a day for national thanksgiving. And I am also sure that the more genuine thanksgiving is a part of our national character, the better we will be for...

TIRZ directors to review hotel plans

By Jay Ermis Managing Editor The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board of directors meet at 3 p.m. today at City Hall to consider two hotel projects that have been on hold since July 21. The directors — chairman Wayne Barrett,...

County may sue city over actions on Ravenwood

By Jay Ermis Managing Editor Walker County officials are studying the impact of the City of Huntsville’s actions to modify a development agreement with Ravenwood Village Ltd. and its efforts to repeal Tax Increment Reinvestment...

Projects halt possible TIRZ repeal

By Jay Ermis Managing Editor The Huntsville City Council tabled a proposal to repeal Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 on Tuesday night after learning of two projects that might seek TIRZ assistance. The item was listed...