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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...
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Bus Stop: Huntsville Public Transit

Some of the things that prompt us to most proudly pat ourselves on the back as a community can, ironically,...
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Becoming an officer: Journey begins for cadets in 56th Police Academy

The Huntsville Police Department’s new Police Academy class officially began on March 6 after several weeks of preliminary meetings and...
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Downtown BlueBikes program rolls into Rocket City

A leisurely, convenient way to explore and enjoy the downtown Huntsville area is literally rolling out this week. Downtown BlueBikes,...
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My views on leadership – Danny Shea

Name: Danny Shea Age: 61 Title: Director of Natural Resources and Environmental Management Family: wife Cathy, daughters Jennifer and Jessica...
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Huntsville’s Arts & Entertainment Districts 101

Jim McGuffey remembers the sometimes wary early reactions. “It was like when greenways first became popular in Huntsville. Some folks...
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Changing our world with Boys & Girls Club partnership

The school bell rang an hour ago. So, what do you think is going on at the local Boys &...
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Sunshine Club a bright spot among many at Huntsville’s Showers Center

Sunshine Club members and their instructor, Zachary Cayson, proudly show off their strength at a recent meetup. This is the...