News & Updates
New Year’s Eve Safety
December 30, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) urges the community to put safety first during New Year’s celebrations. Patrol officers and the D.U.I. Task Force will have an increased presence throughout the holiday weekend, on the lookout for impaired drivers, speeders and those not wearing a seat belt. Those who plan to consume alcohol should have a designated driver or use a ride-share app or taxi to travel. If you suspect a motorist [more]
Read MoreData center expansion to benefit North Huntsville, local schools
December 30, 2021
A planned expansion by one of Huntsville’s largest industries will bring about infrastructure improvements for North Huntsville and generate revenue for Huntsville City Schools. A recently approved project agreement will allow Facebook, now known as Meta, to expand its campus in the North Huntsville Industrial Park. The company operates two data center buildings, and a Certificate of Occupancy for a third was issued about a month ago. Three more buildings are under construction on the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year’s holiday
December 28, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3. Residential sanitation service will not be impacted because there is no garbage collection on Fridays. The following City services will be affected: Animal Services: Huntsville Animal Services will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Municipal Court: Huntsville Municipal Court will be closed Dec. 31. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. [more]
Read MoreComing soon: Your Life, Your Huntsville public information series, monthly forum
December 27, 2021
The City of Huntsville will soon debut “Your Life, Your Huntsville,” a yearlong public information series designed to generate discussion while keeping the community informed about important City topics. To help kick off the 2022 theme, City Council President John Meredith will host a monthly forum at 4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the 1st Floor Chambers of City Hall, 308 Fountain Circle, Huntsville. The events will [more]
Read MoreDon’t trash your tree! Recycle holiday waste during free Huntsville event
December 23, 2021
The holiday season is fun while it lasts, but it leaves additional household waste. There’s often a mountain of cardboard boxes, and then there’s the issue of what to do with the live Christmas tree. Huntsville residents who need to dispose of items in a safe, environmentally friendly way can drop them off at Operation Christmas Clean Up, Saturday, Jan. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Hunt Park, [more]
Read MoreRedistricting 2021: See if your City Council, school board district has changed
December 22, 2021
About 15,000 eligible Huntsville voters have new City Council and school board districts following the adoption of a redistricting ordinance presented by the City of Huntsville. At its Dec. 16 meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted the Administration plan submitted by the City’s redistricting team. The plan was the culmination of input offered by City leaders and residents who attended 12 public meetings held in all five Council districts and at [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 24 for Christmas
December 21, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, for the Christmas holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27. Because there is no garbage collection on Fridays, residential sanitation service will not be affected. The following services will be affected: Public Transit: Orbit fixed-route and Access paratransit services end at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24. There will be no service Saturday, Dec. 25. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police receives Gold-Level CIT Certification
December 17, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) was recently the first in Alabama to receive Gold-Level Certification by CIT International for the department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program. CIT International is a nonprofit organization focused on training and building community relationships to help those with mental illness and addiction disorders. HPD Chief Mark McMurray announced the award at the Dec. 16 Huntsville City Council meeting. “Our goal has always been to provide exceptional response [more]
Read MoreCity names James Gossett as Parks & Recreation Director
December 16, 2021
Mayor Battle appointed James Gossett as the City’s new Director of Parks & Recreation. Gossett, Huntsville’s Recreation Superintendent, has years of leadership experience in the department. “James is committed to the robust direction we are taking Parks & Recreation, and I have full confidence in his ability to lead us into the future,” Battle said. “I am humbled and grateful to Mayor Battle for the opportunity to lead the Parks and Recreation [more]
Read MoreConstruction set to begin on Joe Davis Stadium renovation
December 16, 2021
The City of Huntsville approved a $27.7 million dollar contract with Lee Builders to renovate Joe Davis Stadium. The 14-month remodel will deliver a modern sports facility to accommodate high school football, lacrosse, soccer, and city sports clinics and special events. Seating capacity will be reduced from 10,000 to 6,600 to allow for open terraces and better visibility for patrons. Construction is expected to begin in early 2022, and the project will [more]
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