City Stories

Building a stronger Huntsville: The City’s investment in nonprofit success

The City of Huntsville makes appropriations to numerous nonprofits and organizations each year that enhance the culture, community, education, recreation,...

A new advocate from Old Town: Meet Katie Davis

In May, Mayor Tommy Battle appointed Katie Davis to the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) to step into the vacant...

Future looks bright for Green Team’s Green Ambassador program

The celebration culminating the successful first year of Green Team’s Green Ambassador Program acknowledged more than just past achievements. It...

Bring back the pollinators

The small bed of flowering plants swarms with bees and butterflies and this is exactly how Soozi Pline wants it....

Making the grade: Huntsville Fire & Rescue wants to help you pass the test

Huntsville Fire & Rescue opened its application window May 7 and, yes, that process includes a written test. And, no,...

Horns up for brass band championships

More than 1,300 musicians from 14 states and the District of Columbia are blowing into Huntsville this weekend for the...

Changing Lives: Celebrating Community Development’s successes

The work that changes lives tells the story of the City’s Community Development Department. Simply put, they help those who...

GeoResilience Summit to study the importance of knowing where you are

The concept of geospatial technology can seem complicated but, once you think about it, there is a simplistic aspect to...

Drawing smiles: The colorful world of Don Howard

Don Howard knew he had the talent and the passion to be an artist. Then one day, he had the...

‘Blessed with talent’: Artist reflects on inspiration and influence

When Jackie Wilson sat down for a conversation recently at the Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center, her first words...