News & Updates
Is your yard worthy? Put your skills to the test with District 1 Summer Landscaping Challenge
July 20, 2023
The deadline is fast approaching to participate in Council Member Devyn Keith’s second annual A Cut Above District 1 Summer Landscaping Challenge. If you or someone you know in the City’s first district deserves to be recognized for their residential landscaping skills, be sure to enter the contest by Monday, July 31. Winners will be selected for one of three titles: Best Landscaping, Most Captivating Floral Display or Best Curb Appeal. “A [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces fall sports signups
July 20, 2023
It’s time to sign up for one of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall youth sports. Families can now register in-person or online through Aug. 5 for flag football, soccer and volleyball. Parks & Recreation organizes eight leagues throughout Huntsville, including American, Continental, Eastern, International, Lakewood, Liberty, Metro and Northern. Parents or guardians can use the City’s virtual locator to find the league closest to their home. “Our fall sports are a wonderful [more]
Read MorePOSTPONED: Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites community to ‘Light Up the Night’ at Big Spring Park
July 18, 2023
UPDATE: Huntsville Parks & Recreation‘s “Light Up the Night” has been POSTPONED due to the threat of inclement weather. A rescheduled date will be announced soon. Big Spring Park East will get a “glow up” Friday, July 21, from 6-9 p.m. during “Light Up the Night,” a first-time event hosted by Huntsville Parks & Recreation. The free rain-or-shine event is one of several scheduled this month in celebration of Parks & Recreation [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle statement on retirement of Marshall Space Flight Director Jody Singer
July 17, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement in response to Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer’s retirement at the end of July: “After 38 years of dedication to Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Jody Singer’s vision for one of NASA’s largest field installations will be seen and felt for many years to come. Ms. Singer’s service to not only the MSFC but also the City of Huntsville has been unmatched. [more]
Read MoreCity to add parking deck at The Orion Amphitheater
July 14, 2023
The City of Huntsville is working toward its final infrastructure piece for The Orion Amphitheater, a much-needed parking deck to accommodate the venue’s growing number of patrons. City Council approved plans for a land swap to accommodate the garage, and in turn, help an important community partner – TARCOG. The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG) will relocate its offices at MidCity District as part of a land swap [more]
Read MoreColumbia High wrestling team receives District 5 Improvement Funds
July 14, 2023
At the July 11 Huntsville City School Board meeting, Council President John Meredith presented the first allocation of District 5 Improvement Funds to the Columbia High School Wrestling team. “I want to thank the Huntsville City Schools for allowing me the opportunity to present the first allocation of District 5 Council Improvement Funds at their recent work session,” he said. “The funds will go to the Columbia High School Wrestling team [more]
Read MoreMake a difference! Keep Huntsville clean and litter-free
July 11, 2023
Huntsville is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Part of what makes our community great is the natural beauty of north Alabama, and it takes all of us pitching in to keep it a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. Litter is trash that is in the wrong place – neighborhoods, roads, public land, waterways – instead of cans and recycling bins. If we all do our part, we [more]
Read MoreFind City of Huntsville services with a simple address search
July 11, 2023
Did you know you can find an array of City services with a simple address search? By entering your address in our My Huntsville Services map, you can locate your local representatives, school district, garbage and recycling pickup dates, nearest police and fire stations, and more. If you or someone you know is new to Huntsville and seeking more info about our community, please click and share this link!
Read MoreCelebrating young women in STEM
July 11, 2023
In June, Council President Meredith attended the 2023 Tech Trek Expo at the UAH Shelby Center for Science and Technology. The Tech Treck Expo showcases the projects of rising eighth-grade girls from across the state who are nominated by their teachers to attend the weeklong Tech Trek STEM camp. “It was amazing to see the hard work of all the participating young women, and I look forward to seeing what the [more]
Read MoreMake your voice heard at District 5 Town Hall events
July 11, 2023
Thank you to the residents of the Olde Cobblestone Community for hosting Council President Meredith’s District 5 Town Hall last month. The meeting was filled with great questions and even better discussion about topics relevant to our community. Mark your calendar for the next Town Hall on Tuesday, July 18, at 6 p.m. at Wall Highway Baptist Church, 6597 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. Geared toward the communities around Capshaw, Harbin, Balch and [more]
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