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Veteran fire chiefs who ‘made department better’ heading into retirement

One was a self-confessed “late bloomer,” arriving on a delayed, circuitous route. The other knew in an instant this would...

Looking back: The writer’s favorite City Blog stories from 2017

I suspect it’s the cop/fireman/cowboy/astronaut/ball player fascination of an eternal boyhood that influences this selection. In 2017, City Blog posted...

Shooting for 3: Rocket City Classic’s success means likely encore in 2018

It was only a slight bit of hyperbole from a coach who is finding the Huntsville area fertile ground for...

Aiming for new events: Archery facility opening at Southside Park

Updated on December 20 at 2:58 p.m. to add language that clarifies the park is free for everyone. However, to...

Sold-out Rocket City Classic will help launch Huntsville to greater heights in sports universe

The Rocket City Classic has evolved from a Huntsville appearance by a popular basketball team into relationship destined to enhance...

Pedal pushing: Spragins cycle track opening is first step in Bigger Picture

A transformation of three city blocks into a bicycling connector on which bikes and cars will co-exist equally “wasn’t so...

Giving Back: Christmas is busiest – and best – time of year for United Way of Madison County

City Blog is taking a look at the good work performed by corporate citizens. The United Way, which next year...

‘Save a Spot’ program enables Huntsville to ‘pay respects’ to veterans

On a cold, windy morning, friends and fellow veterans gathered for a final tribute in a most-appropriate location. The gathering...

New volleyball complex in the works for John Hunt Park

Update: Huntsville City Council approved construction of the sand volleyball complex at the December 7 Council Meeting.  It may be...

BOCAR finds ‘first-class location’ in Huntsville for its first U.S. manufacturing facility

Ground was broken 20 miles away from the actual site, shovels ceremonially plunged into a pile of dirt under the...