City Stories

U.S. Paralympics Cycling returns to Huntsville April 8-10, 2022

Editor’s Note: This guest blog was submitted by Claire Aiello, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the Huntsville/Madison County...

Huntsville Police co-responder program paying dividends in helping those in crisis

There’s nothing predictable about public safety, and no one knows that better than a police officer. Almost every 911 call...

‘Hidden Figures’ no longer: Celebrating Huntsville’s Black suffragists

Editor’s Note: This guest piece was written by Historic Huntsville Foundation Executive Director Donna Castellano.  This past October, our City...

Huntsville Parks & Rec offers visitors a glimpse of top attractions

Sometimes, there’s nothing wrong with being proud of what you have. Officials with Huntsville Parks & Recreation are proud of...

Change a Pet’s Life Day: Huntsville adopters say their lives changed for the better

Dr. Karen Sheppard is a woman on a never-ending mission. As director of Huntsville Animal Services, she works tirelessly to...

Officials reflect on importance of new Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 Center

Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen is in a unique position. Each day, his department employs cutting-edge technology...

5 reasons to become a firefighter at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

A new year brings new and exciting opportunities. For Huntsville Fire & Rescue, that means recruiting the best and brightest...

Better Together: Big 10 Mayors convene in Huntsville

City leaders from across the state gathered in Huntsville this week to exchange ideas, set plans for the future and...

City unites with churches, volunteers to warm bodies, lift spirits

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” ― Mohammed Ali As the temperatures...

Giving back: Volunteers bring holiday cheer to Huntsville homeowners

James Edward Jamar lives in what could easily be a historic home because it was built a half-century ago in...