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April 30th, 2026
Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part II: Italianate
We often refer to architecture from the mid‑ to late‑19th century as Victorian, but that term actually encompasses a diverse [Read More]
April 30th, 2026
Titles fade, relationships endure: Michael Johnson retires after 28 years with HPD
After 28 years with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Deputy Chief Michael “MJ” Johnson is stepping away from a career [Read More]
April 23rd, 2026
After 24 years, Community Development’s Rodney McCallie plans to retire…and keep serving
After more than 24 years of lives-changing service to the City of Huntsville’s Community Development Department, Rodney McCallie is preparing [Read More]
April 21st, 2026
Girls Garage Program Drives Confidence and Connection
When your car hits a bump in the road, knowing what to do can make all the difference. Basic car [Read More]
Huntsville Connect puts the power of change in citizens’ hands.
April 13th, 2026
Huntsville Fire & Rescue captain to be inducted into Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame
Stephanie Pinto was just a kid, playing ball, having fun. Now she’s getting inducted into her third sports hall of [Read More]
April 10th, 2026
A home, a heart, a community: National Community Development Week 2026
On a quiet Huntsville street, sunlight spills across the fresh vinyl siding of a modest home that has stood for [Read More]
April 7th, 2026
HPD Capt. Tony McElyea brings FBI National Academy training back to Huntsville
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is celebrating a major milestone within its ranks. Capt. Tony McElyea recently graduated from the [Read More]
March 31st, 2026
The Hidden World Beneath Our Wildflowers
Spring in Alabama has arrived! Get ready for the blooms rushing through the forest floors, spilling across roadside ditches, and [Read More]