City Stories

Educating the freedmen: The hallowed ground of Rust Institute

A measure of your time as a Huntsville resident might be if you remember 801 Franklin St. as the site...

Spotlight

‘A man of action’: Multicultural Affairs Director hopes to build bridges in community

Randy Barbour plays many roles in life. He’s an only child, a husband to Danielle, a former 1,000-yard rusher at...

Quality of Life

#LockSecureProtectHSV: Preventing Vehicle and Firearm Theft

The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Lock, Secure, Protect initiative emphasizes the importance of taking proactive measures to reduce vehicle and...

City Stories

Protecting your historic home from winter weather

Winter’s freezing temperatures, snow and ice can be particularly harsh on historic homes. These structures, often built with materials and...

City Council

Quality of life improvements highlight 2024 in District 5

Quality of life improvements in 2024 for District 5 focused on roads and recreational opportunities as west Huntsville district continues...

City Council

2024 Rewind: New park, progress at Moon Center the top D3 highlights

In 2024, the City of Huntsville made significant strides in improving quality of life for residents, with two major projects...

City Council

2024 Rewind: New leadership and economic growth shine in District 1

The biggest story in Huntsville’s District 1 in 2024 was the election of Michelle Watkins as the new City Council...

Mayor's Desk

Mayor Tommy Battle sees a future of promise and prosperity for Huntsville

As Mayor Tommy Battle looks to 2025, there is a lot to see. Indicators of prosperity can be found throughout...