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December 26th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 22nd, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 20th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 19th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 18th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 14th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 12th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 11th, 2017
‘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 [Read More]
December 7th, 2017
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 [Read More]
December 6th, 2017
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 [Read More]