City Stories

The Arts in Huntsville Part I: A Collaborative Tapestry of Culture, Creativity and Community

Huntsville’s thriving arts scene is a testament to the power of collaboration, vision and investment in cultural enrichment. The City...

A lifetime of service: Randy and Cheri Cunningham retire together after 77 years

Today they walk out of City Hall for the last time, two long-time and beloved employees who have, together, given...

Educating the freedmen: The hallowed ground of Rust Institute

A measure of your time as a Huntsville resident might be if you remember 801 Franklin St. as the site...

Protecting your historic home from winter weather

Winter’s freezing temperatures, snow and ice can be particularly harsh on historic homes. These structures, often built with materials and...

Huntsville has a homemade haven for migrating birds

Herb Lewis is living some kind of retirement. He’s combined a childhood interest in birds, a talent for gardening and...

Recreation, development and music all part of 2024 in District 4

City Council District 4 saw a little bit of everything in 2024. From multiple construction projects and a large-scale music...

Infrastructure projects among highlights for District 2 in 2024

A reflection on 2024 in City Council District 2 reveals a remarkable year that included a range of projects and...

Empowering Huntsville: Nonprofits have shared mission to enhance community health

Though their primary audiences differ, the Community Free Dental Clinic and HEALS (Health Establishments at Local Schools) share a common...

Preservation passion and experience: Meet Skip Stinson

In October, Mayor Tommy Battle appointed Robert (“Skip”) E. Stinson, Jr., to the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) to step...

Huntsville-Madison County Library adds 50 local albums to Blast streaming platform

Blast Music, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s streaming platform for local music, has expanded its library with 50 new albums...