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Becoming an officer: One step at a time

The Huntsville Police Department’s new Academy class is underway, with the 18-week process ending in July. We’ll regularly follow four...

The Final Bell: A look at Fire & Rescue’s Honor Guard

The ringing of a bell is a time-honored signal for fire departments. A bell rings to signal an alarm. To...

Lowe Mill: A case study of wildly successful adaptive reuse

The rich patina of age on the towering red brick walls. The steel-framed ground-to-ceiling windows, with awning windows at the...

My views on leadership – Tommy Brown

Name: Tommy Brown Age: 60 Title: Parking and Public Transit Director Family: Wife Jeanne, daughter Abby Grace and Lauren Education:...

Cool things we saw at the AUSA Global Forces Symposium

The Rocket City once again played host to the Association for the U.S. Army’s (AUSA) Global Forces Symposium this week....

How community development grants impact lives

Photo courtesy of CASA It’s the little things that can make a big difference in the lives of Huntsville residents,...

Kitten Shower:
Tis’ the season to spay & neuter

If you are a regular visitor to YouTube or other social media sites, you’re struck by the notion that there...

Expanding athletic fields to connect Merrimack and Brahan Spring Park

A major expansion for the City of Huntsville’s athletic facilities is in the early stages and designed to entertain and...

Strengthening Communities: A look at neighborhood associations

Rainy, dreary weather inhibited the attendance, but not the attention. Nor the questions. A small group of concerned citizens gathered...

My views on leadership – Michelle Gilliam Jordan

Name: Michelle Gilliam Jordan Title: Planning Director; also oversees Community Development Family: Husband Clayton, daughter Lauren (10). Education: Undergrad in...