News & Updates
New Year’s Eve Safety
December 29, 2022
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 seat belts. 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 of driving [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Christmas tree and trash disposal tips
December 29, 2022
The City of Huntsville will observe the New Year’s holiday on Monday, Jan. 2, which means City’s garbage collections will be delayed one day the week of Jan 2-6. Some routes may experience further delays because of the winter weather event earlier this week that impacted road conditions. Here are some helpful tips for residents to keep in mind: Christmas trees The City’s sanitation crews will haul away Christmas trees and other holiday plants [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Jan. 2 for New Year’s holiday
December 28, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year’s holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3. The closure will affect the following City services: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Jan. 2-6. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Public Transit: Orbit fixed-route and Access paratransit services will end at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. There will [more]
Read MoreWinter Weather: Road Advisory
December 27, 2022
1:20 p.m. update: All roads in Huntsville are open. Shaded portions of roads may have patches of ice, please continue to use caution. Caution is also advised on overpasses and areas of high elevation. 12 p.m. update: Cecil Ashburn is now open. Vehicles blocking lanes of travel have been moved to the Land Trust parking lot. HPD is asking people to please move their vehicles from Governors Drive by 2 p.m. to [more]
Read MoreMunicipal offices delay opening to 10 a.m. to Dec. 27
December 26, 2022
Dec. 27 UPDATE: Many roads are either closed or impassable this morning due to black ice. > more info City of Huntsville municipal offices will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, due to the possibility of early morning icy road conditions. Orbit fixed-route and Access paratransit service will begin at 9 a.m. Citizens can sign up for emergency notifications via the City of Huntsville’s website or follow the Huntsville Police Department’s Facebook and Twitter for road closures and [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville recreation centers close early due to extreme temperatures
December 23, 2022
City of Huntsville recreation centers closed early today and will not reopen until Tuesday, Dec. 27. The City is assisting TVA and Huntsville Utilities in reducing high power demand during the extreme cold weather. Due to dangerously low temperatures forecast throughout the Tennessee Valley Authority service area and the expected high electric demand expected on their system, TVA has initiated voluntary curtailment across their entire system. The City encourages residents and business [more]
Read MoreMunicipal offices on two-hour delayed opening, Friday, Dec. 23
December 22, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, due to the possibility of early morning icy road conditions. Orbit and Access paratransit service will operate on a normal schedule, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Huntsville organizations are opening warming centers for those seeking shelter from severe cold temperatures. More information is available here. Citizens can sign up for emergency notifications via the City of Huntsville’s website or follow the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services slashes fees to help clear shelter for the holidays
December 22, 2022
Citing overflowing kennels and a growing number of at-risk animals, Huntsville Animal Services is slashing adoption fees to just $35 for most adult dogs and cats and $50 for puppies and kittens. Director Karen Sheppard said those who can’t adopt right now should consider fostering, just to provide an animal a temporary respite from the shelter. “Our sleepover program is a great way to host a pet while getting to know its [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
December 21, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Alexus Burton, 21, and Jovonta Jones, 20, with murder following a shooting incident on Friday, Dec. 9. HPD officers responded to the 4200 block of Keith Street and found a man identified as Victor Goode, Jr., 23, dead in the roadway. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe the shooting incident was drug-related. Both individuals have been booked in the Madison County Jail. There is no further [more]
Read MoreChristmas Cleanup: Holiday trash and tree recycling, Jan. 7
December 21, 2022
Wait! You don’t have to trash that live Christmas tree after the holidays. Operation Christmas Cleanup will recycle your “undressed” tree along with plain cardboard boxes, batteries and old electronics at no cost to you. This limited recycling collection event will take place Saturday, Jan. 7, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at two locations: John Hunt Park, 2315 Airport Road, and Madison City Schools Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive. Here’s what you [more]
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