City Stories

From Maui to Huntsville: How Civic Engagement Academy sparked a career

When Carol Gentz moved from Maui to Huntsville amid the uncertainty of COVID-19 in 2020, she started looking for ways...

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 &...

Huntsville Parks & Recreation supports breast cancer awareness

Huntsville Parks & Recreation had a full schedule of pickleball last week, and while not unusual for Huntsville’s recreation centers...

Audit, action, Americana: Why Huntsville belongs in the Music Triangle

From the jazz of New Orleans to the blues of Memphis to the twang of Nashville’s Music City USA, the...

Rocket City returns: Huntsville Music Office marks second year at AMERICANAFEST

“Americana music is about all sorts of different music. It’s very free and open: a world where people just like...

Invasive Plants Threaten Our Natural Areas

Spending time in nature is a great way to relax and recharge. Unfortunately, many of our natural areas are becoming...

‘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...

Founding Voices: Vicki Guerrieri reflects on her police advisory council role

For more than 15 years, Vicki Guerrieri dedicated her time and heart to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC),...

Where happy tails begin: Sweet dreams do come true for shelter pets

Huntsville’s first Slumber Paw-ty on Aug. 15 was a dreamy success. The event was part of Huntsville Animal Services (HAS)...

Honoring Huntsville’s fallen soldiers with a living memorial tree grove

For decades, Americans have planted trees to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country....