Quality of Life

March 2nd, 2017

Huntsville’s Arts & Entertainment Districts 101

Jim McGuffey remembers the sometimes wary early reactions. “It was like when greenways first became popular in Huntsville. Some folks [Read More]

February 28th, 2017

Sunshine Club a bright spot among many at Huntsville’s Showers Center

Sunshine Club members and their instructor, Zachary Cayson, proudly show off their strength at a recent meetup. This is the [Read More]

February 24th, 2017

A Scale Back Alabama Competition: Hefty Boyz vs. Huntsville Strong

Were bookmakers in Las Vegas to handicap this competition, they’d have to proclaim the Hefty Boyz as, well, heavy favorites. [Read More]

February 22nd, 2017

Alabama A&M History: Then and now

Photo courtesy of Alabama A&M University The story of Alabama A&M can be told from structures all across campus, from [Read More]

February 20th, 2017

Community Kite Festival returns for 5th year

It is an event that brings together diverse groups from the community for family fun. It will have more than [Read More]

January 11th, 2017

Keeping New Year’s resolutions – Parks & Rec style

You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions, but there are already hurdles in the way of exercise. Time. Money. Convenience. The [Read More]

November 21st, 2016

Creating public spaces and connectivity through greenways

As Dennis Madsen saw his BIG Picture come into focus, one aspect “caught me off-guard,” he admits. Madsen, the manager [Read More]

November 10th, 2016

What do three caves, firefighters and travel bloggers have in common?

An audible gasp came from some in the audience as a Huntsville firefighter went full-bore Cirque du Soleil, flipping upside [Read More]

November 3rd, 2016

Oak Park to Fenway Park: Craig Kimbrel and Huntsville Parks & Recreation

How many summer nights were there? Dozens, or more like hundreds. Sandy Kimbrel grows a little bit wistful now as [Read More]

October 26th, 2016

Going Green in John Hunt Park

There is much work going on, and it’s still a work in progress. John Hunt Park’s future as an enticing [Read More]