City Stories

January 15th, 2026

Five feet: Be sure your garbage cart keeps its distance

We all have everyday household chores. And we probably don’t find any particular joy in doing them. And maybe we [Read More]

January 9th, 2026

Huntsville Fire & Rescue: 2025 Rewind

The alarm sounds, the giant bay doors open and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) is off on another run. From [Read More]

January 9th, 2026

Multicultural Affairs: 2025 Rewind

The story of the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs in 2025 is one of momentum that began with [Read More]

January 9th, 2026

Historic Preservation: 2025 Rewind

Historic preservation in Huntsville didn’t look backward so much in 2025 as it looked through time. While the City continued [Read More]

January 1st, 2026

Keeping your New Year’s Resolution with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

Year after year, New Year’s resolutions are made. But alas, those resolutions are usually broken. By February, home gym equipment [Read More]

December 23rd, 2025

Traffic Engineering’s Gingerbread House Contest Builds More Than Holiday Cheer

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, Traffic engineers were busy frosting gingerbread and sculpting fondant so [Read More]

December 16th, 2025

Road to Wellness: City transit connects residents seeking mental health care

Addressing mental health challenges takes courage, support and access to consistent care. For many in our community, that journey begins [Read More]

December 9th, 2025

The history of worship in Huntsville: Sacred spaces, enduring stories

Huntsville’s houses of worship are more than historic landmarks. Step inside this holiday season and you’ll see worn pews polished [Read More]

December 3rd, 2025

What police accreditation means for Huntsville residents

When you hear that the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is going through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, [Read More]

December 2nd, 2025

Behind the finish line: How Parks & Recreation makes John Hunt Park a destination for cross-country runners

Ever been driving southbound on Memorial Parkway just past Airport Road? In the early hours of a weekend morning? Have [Read More]