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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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....
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Code Enforcement:
Handling neighborhood eyesores

City Blog’s Mark McCarter is riding along with various city employees for an inside look at how they do their...