Transit or Development First? Huntsville Says Both

The age-old riddle about which came first, the chicken or the egg, was long ago solved. It was the egg. Eggs are prehistoric and predate the chicken, which is relatively new in the evolution of things. Sounds reasonable, but Dennis Madsen, manager of urban and long-range planning for the City of Huntsville, unveiled his own […]

Big Spring Park East to Gain 2.4 Acres of Public Greenspace

Big Spring Park, a well-known civic and cultural space in downtown Huntsville, is set to expand with new amenities aimed at enhancing opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and community use. City leaders presented the final designs for the transformative expansion of Big Spring Park East to the Huntsville Planning Commission for approval on June 24. The […]

What’s next for the Huntsville Depot? You decide by voting now!

The future of the Huntsville Depot and its surrounding area holds endless possibilities as the city explores redevelopment of the historic site. One option not on the table is razing the 165-year old landmark, or even giving it a major overhaul, as per the city’s agreement with the Alabama Historical Commission. However, changes will be […]

“Here for Good”: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville awards nearly $80k in grants

Words of inspiration can be found just about everywhere inside The Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama’s chapter on Fairbanks Street in Northwest Huntsville. Posters proclaiming educational-themed axioms like “Knowledge is Power,’’ intended to motivate and encourage students of varying ages taking advantage of programs offered by the club, cover many walls. It was […]

Huntsville Residents Split on Proposal for Trash Truck Cameras

Opinions were mixed at Huntsville City Council member Bill Kling’s latest town hall regarding the topic of cameras on trash collecting trucks to aid enforcement of grass and yard maintenance. The measure has been discussed among the council but any decision has yet to be considered for a vote. But it’s out there, and residents […]

HPD Reminds Drivers: Slow Down for Summer Safety

As summer begins, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is urging all drivers to be more aware and slow down – especially on city streets and in neighborhoods where more people are out walking, biking, and driving. The Summer Slowdown campaign, running from June 9 through Aug. 12, is aimed at curbing dangerous driving habits and […]

Armed Forces Celebration in full swing as Mohan praises Tennessee Valley’s military support

Featured speaker Chris Mohan, a United States Army lieutenant general and commander on Redstone Arsenal, heaped plenty of praise on his fellow service members during the Armed Forces Celebration luncheon Wednesday. He did, however, save some praise for civilians in the region as he addressed the crowd at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. The […]

Alabama, Colorado continue to clash over final site for Space Command headquarters

As an ongoing political tug-of-war drags on between Alabama and Colorado to land the permanent Space Command headquarters, frustration grows among politicians from both states. The decision, with Dr. Troy E. Meink’s approval by the U.S. Senate three weeks ago as the new Secretary of the Air Force, is expected any day to either move […]

Two Weeks of Tribute: Armed Forces Celebration Expands for U.S. Army’s 250th

Military families looking to save money over the next two weeks can find numerous deals and discounts in one place. In honor of the annual Armed Forces Celebration that has been extended this year, shops in Parkway Place are offering bargains throughout the mall. At least 15 stores are participating. The annual celebration is traditionally […]

FBI Director’s Inconsistent Budget Support Raises Questions About the Future of Federal Presence in Huntsville

FBI Director Kash Patel’s recent testimony before the Senate and House has raised more questions than answers about the future of the agency’s presence in Huntsville. On Thursday, Patel expressed support for the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal for the FBI—a plan that calls for a $545 million reduction in funding for salaries and expenses, […]