News & Updates
Growing Huntsville’s Tree Canopy – Mayor Battle’s Tree Planting Day, Nov. 4
October 29, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville’s Green Team will host the Mayor’s annual Tree Planting Day in John Hunt Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is designed to bring community volunteers together to grow Huntsville’s tree canopy. Participation is easy! Green Team will prep the holes and provide all planting supplies. Mayor Battle, City Arborist Marc Byers and Green Team will have plenty of planting tips to share, [more]
Read MoreNational Park Service lists Historic Huntsville Museum to prestigious Reconstruction Era National Network
October 27, 2023
The Historic Huntsville Foundation’s newly debuted Historic Huntsville Museum has already garnered national attention for its exhibitions and programs recognizing the history of Huntsville’s Reconstruction leaders. In a news release dated Sept. 26, 2023, the National Park Service announced that the Historic Huntsville Museum and Harrison Brothers building are now listed to the highly prestigious Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. The Historic Huntsville Museum is dedicated space in Harrison Brothers Hardware that [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves architectural agreement for demolition of old City Hall
October 26, 2023
With the new Huntsville City Hall set to open in April 2024, the City is moving ahead with plans to take down the current Administrative Building. City Council on Thursday approved a resolution allowing Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an architectural agreement with Fuqua & Partners Architects related to the demolition. The contract does not include physical demolition, but instead the creation of a roadmap guiding the process, from utility [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit route changes provide safer, more reliable customer experience
October 24, 2023
Recent changes to two Huntsville Transit routes serving downtown and University Drive should provide a safer, more reliable customer experience. Following a public input meeting last month, Transit revised Orbit routes 1 and 4. Quisha Bryant, Director of the City’s Department of Parking and Public Transit, said riders can expect subtle changes to other routes over the next several months. “We thank all those who provided feedback at our last public input [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit offers convenient service from downtown to Orion Amphitheater
October 24, 2023
Huntsville Transit is offering music fans a safe, convenient way to get to and from The Orion Amphitheater for Friday’s Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit concert. The Orion Express will run every 15 minutes from 4-7 p.m. and return riders to their destination from 9 p.m. until 1 hour after the event ends. Pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: 103 Jefferson St. (near The Kaffeeklatsch), Hampton Inn, AC Hotel, [more]
Read MoreCouncill School Alumni Association dedicates new statues at William Hooper Councill Park
October 24, 2023
The William Hooper Councill School Alumni Association unveiled four new statues during a dedication ceremony at William Hooper Councill Park on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The unveiling represents the completion of the $1.65 million park, which opened on St. Clair Avenue in Downtown Huntsville in 2020. The park is located on the site of the former Councill School. The City’s first public school for African-American students served the Huntsville community from 1867 [more]
Read MoreCity Council Member Bill Kling invites Hispanic community to outreach event
October 24, 2023
Serving one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, City leaders want to ensure all segments of Huntsville’s diverse population are represented. To that end, District 4 City Council Member Bill Kling invites members of the Hispanic community to a town hall meeting Monday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will be in the McDonnell Elementary School cafeteria, 4010 Binderton Place SW. A light meal will be provided. “I am looking forward [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
October 22, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Kevon Clifton, 33, with murder after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of 1024 North Memorial Parkway. HPD officers responded to the area shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, and found an unresponsive man lying in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe a verbal altercation led up to the shooting. Investigators [more]
Read MorePublic meetings on Mill Creek development yield positive comments, a path forward
October 20, 2023
Following a series of meetings with stakeholders and the community, representatives from the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) see a clear path forward on the development of Mill Creek. About 75 people attended three public meetings, which provided information about the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI), a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program shaping the redevelopment of Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers. “The meetings were productive, and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Music Ambassador Program seeks first artist applicants
October 18, 2023
An innovative new program that provides financial support to musicians who promote Huntsville while on tour is now up and running. Artists are invited to visit the Music Ambassador Program (MAP) page to learn more about the initiative, view eligibility requirements and complete an online application. Award amounts range from $750 to $1,500 per tour, with an annual cap of $4,500. “The music made in Huntsville is very special,” said Huntsville Music [more]
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