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Becoming an officer: Time to graduate

The Huntsville Police Department’s new Academy class ends its 18-week process with this Friday’s graduation. We’ve regularly followed four members as they share their stories of...

It’s full circle for Huntsville Swimming star Chris O’Neil

The swimming star has, as happens in his sport, finished where he started. But his has not been a straight...

Run, bike or stroll – more play coming to John Hunt Park

With the promise of serving more residents and an increasingly active and diverse community, the City of Huntsville is embarking...

My views on leadership – Dan Sanders

Name: Lewis Sanders, but I go by Dan. Age: 56 Title: Director of Traffic Engineering  Family: Family extends to all of my close friends...

The roots of Huntsville’s deep military appreciation

This week, we celebrate Armed Forces Week in Huntsville – not just Armed Forces Day, but Monday through Friday. We...

The Arts mean big business in Huntsville-Madison County

A weekend arts festival. A Monday evening concert in the park. A Sunday theatre matinee. A new sculpture on campus. ...

Armed Forces Week gives us a chance to say thank you

During this time of year, we are afforded many opportunities to reflect on the fact that the many have benefited...

Von Braun Center Expansion – Time to Grow

We’ve all seen a multitude of changes in our community, especially in the travel and hospitality industry. There has been...

I spent my morning in a garbage truck. Here’s what I learned.

Pictured: David Sloan of the City’s Public Works Department Miss part one? Read it here. This is a two-part series exploring the...

Meet the top dog (and his partner) in Huntsville’s K-9 unit

Maybe this was destined to happen. Though it probably didn’t feel like it when Officer Paul Glaser wasn’t chosen to...