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May 31st, 2026
Controlled Burns Are Essential for Healthy Forests
Fire is not always the enemy, and understanding the benefits of prescribed burns is essential. Take it from us, the [ Read More ]
May 27th, 2026
A living story: Indigenous roots and renewal in Huntsville
Walk anywhere in Huntsville long enough, and you’ll eventually sense it—that quiet feeling a place holds more history than meets [ Read More ]
May 25th, 2026
At first light, a quiet Memorial Day tradition
At 4 a.m. on Memorial Day, while most of Huntsville is still asleep, two City employees quietly begin one of [ Read More ]
May 19th, 2026
Blue Spaces: A guide to cooling off with Huntsville Parks & Recreation this summer
In recreation, the term “green spaces” commonly refers to parks and outdoor areas that encourage activities such as exercise, picnics [ Read More ]
May 13th, 2026
City of Huntsville, Housing Authority launch comprehensive portfolio assessment to shape future of public housing
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) are teaming up on a long?range effort to better understand [ Read More ]
April 30th, 2026
Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part II: Italianate
We often refer to architecture from the mid? to late?19th century as Victorian, but that term actually encompasses a diverse [ Read More ]
April 30th, 2026
Titles fade, relationships endure: Michael Johnson retires after 28 years with HPD
After 28 years with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Deputy Chief Michael “MJ” Johnson is stepping away from a career [ Read More ]
April 23rd, 2026
After 24 years, Community Development’s Rodney McCallie plans to retire…and keep serving
After more than 24 years of lives-changing service to the City of Huntsville’s Community Development Department, Rodney McCallie is preparing [ Read More ]










