Laura McPhail

November 3rd, 2022

Yellow, orange, red and brown: Plant when the leaves change to grow trees year-round

When the summer heat and humidity finally give way to cooler temperatures, it typically heralds a few dependable fall traditions [ Read More ]

October 27th, 2022

Expanded space means better quality of life for Huntsville’s homeless pets

On a bright, sunny morning at the end of August, a group of dogs, their adoptive families, shelter staff and [ Read More ]

October 25th, 2022

Community weighs in on Huntsville’s environmental priorities

As Huntsville continues to grow, City officials are focused on long-term successful gains for those who call the Rocket City [ Read More ]

September 26th, 2022

A long-term ‘fix’: The many benefits of spaying and neutering pets

You’ve heard the pleas. You’ve scrolled past the pictures in your social media feeds. You’ve heard the sad music on [ Read More ]

September 22nd, 2022

Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children goes ‘extra mile’ for child car safety

September is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Month, and Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children is going the extra mile to [ Read More ]

September 9th, 2022

Going out on a ‘limb’ for public safety in Huntsville

Part of what makes Huntsville such a beautiful city is the number of trees lining sidewalks and greenways, shading homes [ Read More ]

August 9th, 2022

Answering the call: Betty Gaylor reminisces on ‘blessed’ life as Huntsville volunteer

Giving back to her community is part of Betty Gaylor’s nature. In fact, you could say it’s a calling – [ Read More ]

July 15th, 2022

Akeem Davis: How networking led to crossroads of entrepreneurship, volunteerism

Akeem Davis is passionate about serving others. As an entrepreneur, he knew creating a strong network would be the backbone [ Read More ]

July 12th, 2022

Myth vs. Fact: Getting to know Huntsville’s Green Team

We re-introduced you to the City of Huntsville’s Green Team a couple of months ago in a blog about their [ Read More ]

June 8th, 2022

Huntsville Air Force vet embraces ‘service before self’ as a dedicated volunteer

When Chief Master Sgt. Lyle Voyles, 75, retired from the Air Force 22 years ago and settled in Huntsville, he [ Read More ]