City Stories

After the storm: HPD’s role post severe weather events

Huntsville residents are no strangers to severe storms – particularly high winds and devastating tornados. This is the third story...

EMA: Establishing collaboration and awareness in severe weather situations

Huntsville residents are no strangers to severe storms – particularly high winds and devastating tornados. This is the second in...

Severe Weather: Storm preparation is serious business

Huntsville residents are no strangers to severe storms – particularly high winds and devastating tornados. This is the first in...

The never ending challenge to save shelter pets

Dr. Karen Sheppard has been Director of Animal Services for the City of Huntsville since 2002. She has seen the...

Becoming an officer: One step at a time

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

The Final Bell: A look at Fire & Rescue’s Honor Guard

The ringing of a bell is a time-honored signal for fire departments. A bell rings to signal an alarm. To...

Cool things we saw at the AUSA Global Forces Symposium

The Rocket City once again played host to the Association for the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Global Forces Symposium this week....

How community development grants impact lives

Photo courtesy of CASA It’s the little things that can make a big difference in the lives of Huntsville residents,...

Kitten Shower:
Tis’ the season to spay & neuter

If you are a regular visitor to YouTube or other social media sites, you’re struck by the notion that there...

Strengthening Communities: A look at neighborhood associations

Rainy, dreary weather inhibited the attendance, but not the attention. Nor the questions. A small group of concerned citizens gathered...