Mark McCarter

My views on leadership – Chris McNeese

Name: Chris McNeese Age: 48 Title: Director of Public Works Family: Wife Jennifer, twins Ethan and Linley Kate Education: Lee...

A Scale Back Alabama Competition: Hefty Boyz vs. Huntsville Strong

Were bookmakers in Las Vegas to handicap this competition, they’d have to proclaim the Hefty Boyz as, well, heavy favorites....

Terry Cagle of Huntsville Fire & Rescue

This is a monthly series introducing you to City employees and their stories. They’d come into the barracks at Laughlin Air...

HPD’s Crime Stopper program produces 91% apprehension rate

Officer Nate Nickelson, pictured above, has been program coordinator for the HPD’s Crime Stopper program for 12 years. The...

Alabama A&M History: Then and now

Photo courtesy of Alabama A&M University The story of Alabama A&M can be told from structures all across campus, from...

In Julie Buchanan, Huntsville’s homeless pets have friend, advocate

For most of the conversation, a cat named Leighlu nestles in Julie Buchanan’s lap and arms. Another cat, Campbell, warily...

Community Kite Festival returns for 5th year

It is an event that brings together diverse groups from the community for family fun. It will have more than...

My views on leadership – Kathy Martin

Name: Kathy Martin Title: Director of City Engineering Family: Married, two daughters Education: Bob Jones High School, Auburn University Background: Started at the City as...

Huntsville Police Academy: A ‘test of physical and mental skill’

Officers with the Huntsville Police Department have the opportunity to choose from a diversity of assignments. From bike patrols that...

Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s ‘most dramatic rescue’ recognized by Mayor, Council

It was not, as District Chief David “Woody” Whitman says, “your average fire call.” That began with the initial 9-1-1...