News & Updates
City of Huntsville authorizes increased funding for Hays Farm Park
February 9, 2023
The City of Huntsville is increasing its budget for the new Hays Farm Park in South Huntsville. Huntsville upped its commitment from $3.6 million to $4.6 million for construction and development of the nine-acre park on Haysland Road. In turn, Hays Farm developer, Hylis Inc., led by John Hays, will provide another $1 million toward the project, bringing the total budget to $5.6 million. The additional funding, approved by City Council through [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves land purchase for new Parks & Recreation center in West Huntsville
February 9, 2023
You asked, we answered! Residents in West Huntsville have been requesting a recreation center to serve their growing neighborhoods, and Huntsville Parks & Recreation says it has found the perfect site. City Council agreed and has authorized the administration to move forward with a $1,127,115 contract to purchase approximately five acres of land on Martin Road just west of the intersection with Zeirdt Road. “This facility will be a huge addition to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit Improvement Plan recommends Sunday service, extended hours
February 9, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s fixed-route and paratransit service will see significant enhancements over the next few years, including the possibility of Sunday service and extended hours. Those recommendations are part of a new Transit Improvement Plan, the culmination of several months of analysis by Huntsville Transit and public transportation consultant Nelson\Nygaard. Feedback gathered from a broad range of stakeholders also informed the final five-phase plan. Huntsville Transit worked with Nelson\Nygaard four years [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue’s Mac McFarlen to receive ‘Career Fire Chief of the Year’ award
February 9, 2023
Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen is the latest recipient of the Career Fire Chief of the Year award from the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (AAFC). Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen. With 45 years of fire service experience, McFarlen has contributed significantly to public safety in the City of Huntsville, Madison County and State of Alabama. Known for his steady demeanor and commitment to keeping Huntsville [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Clerk-Treasurer Ken Benion announces Feb. 28 retirement
February 6, 2023
Ken Benion, Clerk-Treasurer City of Huntsville Clerk-Treasurer Ken Benion announced he will retire Feb. 28, following a successful 13-year career directing three municipal departments during a time of unprecedented growth. First tapped by Mayor Tommy Battle in 2010, Benion served as Program Fiscal Officer in Community Development before becoming the department’s Director. He acted as Interim Finance Director in 2015 before transitioning to Clerk-Treasurer the following year. “I am grateful for this experience [more]
Read MoreSBI investigating shooting death
February 4, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a domestic violence call in the 2100 block of Chadburn Drive shortly after midnight on Saturday, Feb. 4. While officers were attempting to make contact with an armed individual involved, the individual was shot and killed. No officers were injured during the incident. Per protocol, HPD requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) lead the investigation following the incident. Please direct [more]
Read MorePawty time! Cosmo predicts an early spring at annual Ground Dog Day
February 1, 2023
Break out the Bermuda shorts and flip-flops as Huntsville will soon enjoy warmer weather. That is, if you believe Cosmo, the mixed-breed pooch that predicted an early spring at the second annual Ground Dog Day at Huntsville Animal Services. Coming a full day ahead of Punxsutawney Phil’s annual prognostication, Cosmo didn’t see his shadow like the famous groundhog. Instead, he used his nose and chose the bowl marked “Early Spring.” His prediction [more]
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