Paul Gattis

Huntsville Fire & Rescue set for specialized training inspired by tragic event

The tragedy occurred on Sept. 4, 2024, when Christopher Eddy, battalion chief of Greene County, Ga., Fire Rescue died in...

Five feet: Be sure your garbage cart keeps its distance

We all have everyday household chores. And we probably don’t find any particular joy in doing them. And maybe we...

Huntsville Fire & Rescue: 2025 Rewind

The alarm sounds, the giant bay doors open and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) is off on another run. From...

Planning Department: 2025 Rewind

18 people per day. That is how many people are moving to Huntsville every day. Accommodating that level of growth requires...

Huntsville Department of Urban & Economic Development: 2025 Rewind

Historic is a good 2025 description for Huntsville’s Department of Urban & Economic Development. One entry in the history books...

Taking a peek inside the expanding U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville

To visit the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park is, like any quality museum, a step back in...

Amid Huntsville’s growth, air quality remains strong

The weeds can get pretty high if you want to delve into the details. There is PM 2.5 and attainment...

The heroes behind the heroes: How Huntsville Fire & Rescue Support Services keep firefighters safe

The work begins here in this nondescript downtown Huntsville warehouse long before the alarm sounds at a Huntsville Fire &...

‘We will never forget:’ Huntsville Fire & Rescue firefighters participate in Sept. 11 stair climb

Climbing 28 flights of stairs. Four times. Back to back to back to back. It’s the least, they figure, they...

Takeaways from Historic Huntsville Depot public input sessions: ‘The Depot is not going anywhere’

It’s a remarkable moment in time for the City of Huntsville, the rare opportunity to reimagine a downtown area with...