City Stories

John Fischer takes the leash as Huntsville’s new Animal Services Director

For new Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer, animals have been one of the few constants in life. Growing up...

New HPD PIO Sgt. Chris Jackson reflects on his law enforcement journey

Do you remember playing cops and robbers as a child? The thrill of the chase and the excitement of pretending...

On the right track: Huntsville considers options for historic depot complex

The City of Huntsville will soon begin exploring possibilities for a parcel of downtown land that includes the Historic Huntsville...

Building a stronger Huntsville: The City’s investment in nonprofit success

The City of Huntsville makes appropriations to numerous nonprofits and organizations each year that enhance the culture, community, education, recreation,...

A new advocate from Old Town: Meet Katie Davis

In May, Mayor Tommy Battle appointed Katie Davis to the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) to step into the vacant...

Future looks bright for Green Team’s Green Ambassador program

The celebration culminating the successful first year of Green Team’s Green Ambassador Program acknowledged more than just past achievements. It...

Bring back the pollinators

The small bed of flowering plants swarms with bees and butterflies and this is exactly how Soozi Pline wants it....

Making the grade: Huntsville Fire & Rescue wants to help you pass the test

Huntsville Fire & Rescue opened its application window May 7 and, yes, that process includes a written test. And, no,...

Horns up for brass band championships

More than 1,300 musicians from 14 states and the District of Columbia are blowing into Huntsville this weekend for the...

Changing Lives: Celebrating Community Development’s successes

The work that changes lives tells the story of the City’s Community Development Department. Simply put, they help those who...