City Stories

July 6th, 2017

Fast Facts: Huntsville Aquatics Center

Here are some facts and figures regarding the Huntsville Aquatics Center. — The facility has three pools: The Competition Pool [Read More]

July 5th, 2017

My take: Huntsville earns gold medal with new Aquatics Center

Every day for more than a week, I began my mornings by strolling down a promenade that dissected the Olympic Green in [Read More]

July 5th, 2017

Joy in giving: Council Member Mark Russell’s blood donation milestone

He’s the first to admit that the first time wasn’t necessarily out of benevolence. He and his Sigma Nu fraternity brothers [Read More]

July 5th, 2017

Becoming an officer: Time to graduate

The Huntsville Police Department’s new Academy class ends its 18-week process with this Friday’s graduation. We’ve regularly followed four members as they share their stories of [Read More]

June 23rd, 2017

Armed Forces Week gives us a chance to say thank you

During this time of year, we are afforded many opportunities to reflect on the fact that the many have benefited [Read More]

June 22nd, 2017

I spent my morning in a garbage truck. Here’s what I learned.

Pictured: David Sloan of the City’s Public Works Department Miss part one? Read it here. This is a two-part series exploring the [Read More]

June 20th, 2017

Meet the top dog (and his partner) in Huntsville’s K-9 unit

Maybe this was destined to happen. Though it probably didn’t feel like it when Officer Paul Glaser wasn’t chosen to [Read More]

June 19th, 2017

Trash Talk: Huntsville Sanitation Division talks growth and efficiency

The storm seemed to touch every corner of the city, surprising in its destruction. It only added to the challenges [Read More]

June 15th, 2017

City says goodbye to preservationist Jessica White

She was driving south on Highway 53, fresh from a job interview in another state that didn’t really captivate her. [Read More]

June 13th, 2017

Becoming an officer: I’m so different now

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