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Sandra Moon complex nears completion in South Huntsville

The expansive project to transform Grissom's former home is culminating in a facility that's bringing something new to Huntsville's portfolio: a recreation center with a focus on performing arts.

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Work at the Sandra Moon Community Complex in South Huntsville is nearing completion, nine years after Grissom High School moved to Haysland Road. Why it matters: The expansive project to transform Grissom&#x27;s former home is culminating in a facility that&#x27;s bringing something new to Huntsville&#x27;s portfolio: a recreation center with a focus on performing arts.

Huntsville researchers discover "demon cavefish"

There are still natural wonders to be found right under our noses — or feet.

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Researchers have discovered a new species of cavefish at Redstone Arsenal.Why it matters: There are still natural wonders to be found right under our noses (or feet).

Monopoly hands the dice to Huntsville for new city edition

The famed real estate board game Monopoly is publishing a Huntsville edition next year and is seeking community suggestions.

The famed real estate board game Monopoly is publishing a Huntsville edition next year. Why it matters: Boardwalk, Parkway Place? More like U.S. Space and Rocket Center and Big Spring Park.

Candidates declare for Council Districts 2 and 3

Each district up for election this year now has a challenger planning to run.

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The ballot for City Council this year just got more crowded.Why it matters: The election may not be till Aug. 25, but all three <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="districts" data-vars-click-url="https://maps.huntsvilleal.gov/citycouncildistricts/" data-vars-content-id="3273ba48-7b5b-433b-a166-d63661e59035" data-vars-headline="Candidates declare for Council Districts 2 and 3" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://maps.huntsvilleal.gov/citycouncildistricts/" target="_blank">districts</a> up for election this year already have challengers declared to run.

City greenlights Pinhook Creek park transformation downtown

Huntsville leaders envision a grass- and tree-lined stream beside concrete sidewalks, benches and other amenities.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;skybridge&quot; part" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/08/11/skybridge-parc-project-development-huntsville-alabama" data-vars-content-id="24a58f2d-2a8b-4632-a7b1-358c3edf25bb" data-vars-headline="City greenlights Pinhook Creek park transformation downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/08/11/skybridge-parc-project-development-huntsville-alabama" target="_self">&quot;skybridge&quot; part</a> of an ambitious project underway in Huntsville may grab headlines, but a contract recently approved by City Council could have just as big an impact downtown.Why it matters: Essentially a stream restoration project for a prominent stretch of Pinhook Creek downtown, the contract is the first step in transforming it into a 13-acre linear park and greenway.

Historic Huntsville stadium aims for more than flag football

The 1934 field will get a major makeover with sports facilities and green space.

Huntsville is hoping to turn a 90-year-old football stadium into a community-focused park, football included, for the Five Points area.Why it matters: Huntsville has been investing in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="upgraded sports facilities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/06/16/huntsville-development-stadium-commons-hotel-delayed" data-vars-content-id="3d410e41-3ec9-4ed5-95c9-04749b91a820" data-vars-headline="Historic Huntsville stadium aims for more than flag football" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/huntsville/2025/06/16/huntsville-development-stadium-commons-hotel-delayed" target="_self">upgraded sports facilities</a> and quality-of-life improvements as the city grows — and the plan to renovate Goldsmith-Schiffman Field is its latest example.

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