City Stories

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]

November 20th, 2025

Happy Tails, Boomer: HPD honors a job well done

After six years of loyal service, K-9 Boomer with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is officially clocking out. The retirement [Read More]

November 18th, 2025

Cracking cases then & now: HPD’s forensics evolution

Evidence doesn’t speak for itself – skilled people and smart technology make it talk. The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) forensic [Read More]

November 18th, 2025

Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s play callers: ‘Putting the right people in the right spots to get the job done’

226 square miles. Nearly 250,000 residents. 20 fire stations. At Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR), district chiefs play a vital [Read More]

November 6th, 2025

Amid Huntsville’s growth, air quality remains strong

The weeds can get pretty high if you want to delve into the details. There is PM 2.5 and attainment [Read More]