2020 Census

From Public History to Public Impact: Meet Burritt’s New CEO Melanie Thornton

“The past is not the property of historians; it is a public possession. It belongs to anyone who is aware...

Spotlight

Meet Dexter, North Alabama’s four-legged crime fighter

When the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) shared a Facebook post in March about a major drug trafficking bust by the...

Quality of Life

The Huntsville Beltline: A transformative project for the future

Imagine stepping onto a thriving urban greenway, the path stretching ahead lined with trees and native plants. It’s a peaceful...

Quality of Life

Programs for all abilities: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s inclusive offerings

Huntsville Parks and Recreation is dedicated to making the city a welcoming place for all residents, regardless of ability. Through...

City Stories

Mayor Tommy Battle’s AI Task Force working to keep Huntsville on the technological cutting edge

It’s new technology unlocking a new world. How much do you understand artificial intelligence? How much should you understand it?...

Leadership Profiles

Heroes everywhere as HFR firefighters catch toddler dropped from second-floor window, rescue mom

The hero is Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Jesse Kistler, the driver/engineer who raced to catch a toddler dropped to safety...

Quality of Life

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Von Braun Center has dynamic legacy

What does the Von Braun Center mean to Huntsville? It’s a fascinating question to consider as the sprawling facility celebrates...

City Stories

AUSA conference highlights Huntsville role in defense industry ecosystem

The 2025 AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition at Huntsville’s Von Braun Center may have ended but its impact will...