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For National Recovery Month, Huntsville is working to fill the gaps

September is National Recovery Month. As we work to increase awareness about mental health and addiction recovery, the City and...

Tommy’s tunes: Mayor Battle shares his personal music playlist

Though he’s led the Rocket City as Mayor since 2008, Tommy Battle may soon be known as Alabama’s “Music Mayor.”...

On the move: A BIG Picture outlook from roads to rails

Most major metropolitan cities in the U.S. share a commonality – public transportation. From New York City’s subways to San...

Going out on a ‘limb’ for public safety in Huntsville

Part of what makes Huntsville such a beautiful city is the number of trees lining sidewalks and greenways, shading homes...

Checking in on Huntsville’s Sandra Moon Community Complex

Five years ago, hundreds of people filled the old Grissom High School (GHS) auditorium for a community meeting. The new...

What to know about alternative modes planning in Huntsville

As we focus on greener, more sustainable forms of transportation, the term “alternative modes” is often thrown around. But what...

New leadership at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville

For the first time in 15 years, Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has a new leader at the helm. Matthew...

Answering the call: Betty Gaylor reminisces on ‘blessed’ life as Huntsville volunteer

Giving back to her community is part of Betty Gaylor’s nature. In fact, you could say it’s a calling –...

The BIG Picture: Where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going

Almost five years ago, the City of Huntsville was finalizing its first comprehensive plan in at least four decades. It...

What’s growing on: Huntsville Parks & Recreation building for the future

No longer just the star of Alabama, the City of Huntsville is drawing national and international attention. The population is...