News & Updates
Historic Preservation Month to Spotlight Culturally Significant Attractions
April 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected a number of historic and culturally significant sites that normally hosted thousands of locals and visitors each year. With that in mind, this year’s Historic Preservation Month campaign – Saving Places – is designed to show appreciation to those places that provide definitive glimpses of Huntsville’s 210-year history. Because this year’s effort is a mix of tourist and historic destinations, the Saving Places campaign offers a [more]
Read MoreCity leaders respond to Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council protest report
April 28, 2021
During a special work session of the Huntsville City Council on Wednesday, April 28, the City’s Administration publicly addressed the findings of a report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests. At the work session, Administrator John Hamilton presented the City’s response to the 248-page report, which includes assessments and recommendations for improvement within HPD. “Tonight’s presentation before City Council was just the start of a long process to strengthen [more]
Read MoreFree Fitness in the Park Classes with Healthy Huntsville Start Saturday, May 1
April 28, 2021
Spring is here and Healthy Huntsville is ready to get outside and exercise! 2021 brings a new group of instructors and classes to the annual Fitness in the Park program. Join us each Saturday in May and June at 9 a.m. for a FREE one-hour group fitness class in Big Spring Park. “The City of Huntsville is excited to continue Fitness in the Park, offering a variety of group classes that [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on Alabama’s standing in the 2020 Census
April 26, 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau confirmed today that Alabama will not lose a seat in the House of Representatives based upon numbers released in 2020 Census apportionment data. This means Alabama will retain its seven congressional seats. “This is great news for Huntsville and the State of Alabama. I am exceptionally proud of how the Huntsville community turned out to be counted, and we look forward to seeing our local numbers later [more]
Read MoreCity, Designers asking for John Hunt Skatepark feedback
April 26, 2021
Huntsville residents and skateboarding enthusiasts from across the region took part in an online meeting on April 20 to discuss ideas for the new John Hunt Skatepark. The skatepark will span three acres between Kids Space and the Championship Soccer Fields at John Hunt Park. The tentative opening date is summer 2022. During the virtual design input meeting, Team Pain, one of the world’s most prominent skatepark design companies, shared vision [more]
Read MoreEarth Day 2021: City celebrates with tree planting, butterfly release
April 23, 2021
The Rocket City celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2021, with a variety of activities to promote environmental conservation in Huntsville. Operation Green Team and City of Huntsville leaders gathered in Big Spring Park on Thursday for a tree planting ceremony and butterfly release. Watch the event here. Operation Green Team Coordinator David Worley helps a butterfly find its way skyward during the Earth Day 2021 butterfly release at Big Spring Park [more]
Read MoreHPCAC releases report on HPD protest response to City Council, makes recommendations
April 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) presented its final report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests at Thursday’s City Council meeting. The report was the culmination of 10 months of fact-finding, public meetings and interviews concerning events from May 30-June 5, 2020, in downtown Huntsville. In summary, the HPCAC addressed appropriate use of chemical agents, use of rubber bullets and the appearance of snipers by other law enforcement [more]
Read MoreResidential Bulk Waste Pick-up Delays
April 21, 2021
Huntsville’s Sanitation division advises that some areas of the City may experience delays in curbside bulk waste collection. The spring cleaning season typically produces high volumes of yard debris and trucks are operating at full capacity. “We’re running wide open trying to catch up, even running trucks overtime into Friday and on Saturday until the landfill closes at noon,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. “We’re asking our residents for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services offering retro prices for available pets
April 21, 2021
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is turning back the clock to the 1970s to help find “groovy” new homes for homeless cats and dogs. Fifty years ago, residents might have referred to the shelter as “the pound,” but today’s HAS is more advanced. What hasn’t changed, however, is it’s still easy and inexpensive to take home a furry companion. Adopters can take advantage of retro pricing starting at $10 and adopt a pet [more]
Read MoreReckless Murder Arrest
April 20, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department has arrested Vincent Harmon, 18, for reckless murder following a shooting incident Monday night. The victim was shot during an act where Harmon was aware his actions could cause significant risk or bodily harm to another person. Investigators were called to Huntsville Hospital around 8 p.m. Monday night after a shooting victim showed up at the hospital with a life-threatening injury. The victim was later pronounced [more]
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