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October 2nd, 2026
As he retires, Shane Davis shares how he ‘fell in love’ with Huntsville
The story is something of a legend around Huntsville City Hall. It’s a good story, Shane Davis loves to tell [Read More]
October 2nd, 2026
HPD Capt. Stephen Anderson’s journey from Huntsville to the FBI National Academy
For 10 weeks over the summer, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Capt. Stephen Anderson traded his usual routine in Huntsville for [Read More]
September 28th, 2026
Seeing the Forest for the Trees
How do animals know where to go when migrating? They certainly aren’t using their phones for navigation. Remarkably, it’s through [Read More]
September 24th, 2026
Captain Scott Widner reflects on 29 years of service with HPD
When Scott Widner left active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps, he knew he wasn’t finished serving. “When I was [Read More]
September 15th, 2026
A dancer’s tears of joy, an inspirational leader, a fortuitous setback: The story of the Sandra Moon Community Complex
It’s just a light. Affixed to the back wall of the new Sandra Moon Community Complex auditorium, it’s a small [Read More]
August 27th, 2026
Smart choices online lead to safer students offline
With the school year underway, students are settling into new routines, building friendships and spending more time online for learning, [Read More]
August 21st, 2026
Big Spring Park expansion begins to take shape
The transformation of Big Spring Park East is becoming easier to see by the day. Construction on the east side [Read More]
August 18th, 2026
Five tips from HPD’s Traffic Services Unit for new drivers this school year
A new school year brings new routines, new responsibilities and, for many teenagers, more independence behind the wheel. Whether a [Read More]
