City Stories

PHOTO GALLERY: Huntsville Police Memorial Service

This week marks National Police Week, an observance signed into law by President Kennedy in 1962. Each day this week,...

Becoming an Officer: Getting in gear

This week marks National Police Week, an observance signed into law by President Kennedy in 1962. Each day this week,...

All about respect: Serving on the HPD Honor Guard

Joe Abernathy, current HPD officer serving on the Honor Guard, wears the same badge as his late father, Bobby. Joe...

Get to know HPD ‘Ranger of the Year’ Juan Zapata

This week marks National Police Week, an observance signed into law by President Kennedy in 1962. Each day this week,...

The Freemans: A family dedicated to public service

This week marks National Police Week, an observance signed into law by President Kennedy in 1962. Each day this week,...

Meet the Women Leaders of Huntsville’s City Hall

(Left to Right) Kelly Schrimsher, Dr. Jennie Robinson, Dr. Karen Sheppard, Joy Mckee, Peggy Sargent, Michelle Jordan.  (Center) Kathy Martin...

How “To Build a Fire” inspired Parks & Recreation’s Ray Greene

In conjunction with Mayor Battle’s Book Club event, we asked City of Huntsville employees to tell us their favorite books...

Memory Lane: Favorite books from our childhood

In conjunction with Mayor Battle’s Book Club event, we asked City of Huntsville employees to tell us their favorite books...

Becoming an officer: Trial by fire

The Huntsville Police Department’s new Academy class is underway, with the 18-week process ending in July. We’ll regularly follow four...

Paying our respects at Glenwood Cemetery

Those buried in Glenwood Cemetery have a history unlike any other in our city. An African American Cemetery founded by...