News & Updates
Huntsville’s Kaylei Selko wins state honors in Arbor Day Poster Competition
February 26, 2021
Huntsville’s Kaylei Selko works alongside Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey as they plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree near the state Capitol. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey joined Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School (GSES) fifth-grader Kaylei Selko at the state Capitol in Montgomery Thursday in recognition of her first-place award in the annual Arbor Day Poster Design Contest. In honor of her performance, Ivey helped her plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree near the [more]
Read MoreCity, local schools eye joint North Huntsville redevelopment project
February 25, 2021
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley announced they are working together on a potential relocation site for the school system’s administrative offices. The leaders reviewed plans at their respective City Council and School Board meetings Thursday night. Mayor Tommy Battle said the City has agreed to commit up to $3.5 million toward the purchase of a 14-acre site for a new mixed-use redevelopment project near the [more]
Read MoreThis weekend only, bring home a new best friend for $5
February 25, 2021
Looking for a new best friend? Look no further than Huntsville Animal Services (HAS), which will offer a $5 adoption fee on all homeless dogs and cats Feb. 26-27. The $5 fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip and a City license. Some pets may be exempt from the two-day special. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. If you’re unable to adopt a [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation Celebrates Black History Month
February 24, 2021
February is Black History Month. As we pay tribute to the many Black citizens who have made a difference in our community, Huntsville Parks & Recreation highlighted four places with ties to our African American community. For our first spotlight, we featured Big Spring Park. In 1880, Huntsville African Baptist Church held its baptisms in what is now Big Spring Park. Named after a large underground Karst spring, referred to by the indigenous [more]
Read MoreOutdoor pets at risk in subfreezing conditions
February 16, 2021
When extreme winter weather hits, we often remember to check on family members and homebound residents, but pets are sometimes left out in the cold. For those wondering if this week’s cold weather is too much for outdoor pets to handle, Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard has a simple rule of thumb to remember: “If you’re cold, they’re cold.” This week’s subfreezing temperatures puts outdoor pets at serious risk. Owners [more]
Read MoreCity offices remain closed due to inclement weather
February 16, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will be closed today due inclement winter weather. Offices will reopen Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 8 a.m. Notices will be sent to the public via the City Alerts system, local media, and City of Huntsville social media. Transit Orbit routes are operating at Saturday-level service, so buses will run just once an hour as opposed to every 30 minutes. Service will also end at 7 p.m., instead [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Prepares for Potential Winter Weather Event
February 14, 2021
The City of Huntsville is closely monitoring the threat of winter weather, which could impact travel and city services this week. The National Weather Service in Huntsville has Madison and surrounding counties under a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Sunday, February 14, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, February 16. The weather threat also prompted Gov. Kay Ivey to declare a State of Emergency for 28 counties, including Madison. The main threat with the storm [more]
Read MoreMunicipal offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day, February 15
February 11, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal operating hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, due to inclement weather. Public Transit will remain open until noon, weather permitting. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week
Read MoreJanuary 2021 – Development Review
February 11, 2021
New industrial projects and a redevelopment of Haysland Square in South Huntsville topped the list of non-residential permits issued in January. Residential units permitted nearly doubled, and CO’s more than tripled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In January, 245 housing units were permitted, 147 single- and 98 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 14.03 (Research Park West) where 98 units were permitted, all multi-family. [more]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville partners with Scale Back Alabama to Help Residents Reach Health Goals
February 9, 2021
This year, Healthy Huntsville’s partnership with “Scale Back Alabama” is going virtual. Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free, statewide wellness program for adults, ages 18 or older, who live in Alabama or work for an Alabama-based organization. It is designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and have fun while doing it. In years past, there was only one goal of Scale Back Alabama: To lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. [more]
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