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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part II: Gothic Revival

If you’ve ever walked through Huntsville and spotted a building that feels like it belongs in a fairytale, with dramatic...
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Putting the honor in Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Honor Guard

The words can get a little sideways in Corey Robinson’s throat sometimes. They should. When he speaks about the Huntsville...
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Coming soon: HPD’s 2025 Annual Report

Get ready to be impressed! The 2025 Annual Report from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is almost here and this...
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Stay off the blue lines: Why access aisles are part of the parking space

Ever noticed those bold blue aisle stripes next to handicap accessible parking spots? They indicate where extra space for people...
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Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part I: Federal Style & Greek Revival

In 2026, America turns 250. Across the country and here in Alabama, communities are marking this milestone with celebrations, reflection...
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Civic engagement builds stronger communities and better Census outcomes

When communities show up, they shape their future. Civic engagement – whether attending neighborhood meetings, serving on advisory boards, volunteering...