News & Updates
Helping the unhoused
January 24, 2024
Council Member John Meredith appropriated $8,000 from his District 5 Council Improvement fund to two organizations that support Huntsville’s unhoused population. “I am pleased to be able to provide funding for district-based charitable organizations that serve the needs of those who, in all too many cases, find themselves unhoused through no fault of their own,” stated Meredith. The Downtown Rescue Mission received $5,000 “to support, feed and house” the homeless, according [more]
Read MoreSpecial Recognition
January 24, 2024
Council Member John Meredith received special recognition at the Jan. 11 Council meeting. He was honored for his two years of service as Council president. Meredith was first elected as president by his Council colleagues in 2021 and re-elected to a second term in 2022. Meredith was presented with a commemorative plaque at the Council meeting. Upon receiving the plaque, Meredith thanked his colleagues and stated, “it was a pleasure [more]
Read MoreHuntsville residents to experience garbage collection delays
January 23, 2024
In the aftermath of last week’s prolonged winter weather event, Huntsville Public Works is working to get caught up on garbage collection. Homes at higher elevations could experience delays into later this week as crews work Friday and Saturday to collect routes missed due to icy roads. This week only, residents may place overflow bags next to their garbage cans for collection. Bags should weigh less than 50 pounds. Huntsville Public Works [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville services reopen Monday, Jan. 22
January 21, 2024
The City of Huntsville will reopen on Monday, Jan. 22 at 6 a.m. This includes regular operating hours for all municipal departments and services. Residents should expect delays in garbage collection. Please place your can out on your regularly scheduled day and leave it curbside until Sanitation workers are able to collect.
Read MoreHuntsville Municipal Court closed Friday, Jan. 19
January 19, 2024
Huntsville Municipal Court is closed Friday, Jan. 19. Court operations will resume Monday, Jan. 22. Arraignments: Previously scheduled arraignments for individuals who bonded out during the winter weather closure are rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 22. These individuals are asked to report to court at their previously designated time. Trial Dockets: Municipal Court will resume Trial Dockets on Monday, Jan. 22. Any defendant, victim or witness who has received a court notice should appear at [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed Friday, Jan. 19
January 19, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 19, due to continued travel issues from this week’s winter weather event. Offices were set to reopen at 11 a.m. today, but after reassessing road conditions, the decision was made to close to ensure employees’ safety. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville residents should anticipate delays in garbage collection
January 18, 2024
As frigid temperatures and icy road conditions continue to impact the City of Huntsville, residents should anticipate delays in garbage collection for the remainder of the week. Some areas could experience further delays, depending on road conditions. Trash cans should be left at the curb until they are collected. Residents can temporarily place additional bags (overflow) of household garbage next to bins, which is typically prohibited. Each bag must weigh less [more]
Read MoreHuntsville officials urge patience and safety as crews address ongoing road issues
January 18, 2024
As continued cold slows ice melting off roadways and sidewalks, City officials urge patience as crews continue to work to clear driving lanes and public safety personnel respond to spikes in weather-related emergency calls. “The City is working diligently to make it safe for drivers to return to the roads,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Everyone is eager to leave their homes and get back to their normal lives, but patience is [more]
Read MoreHuntsville warming centers extend hours
January 17, 2024
Warming centers in Huntsville will extend their days of operation as dangerously cold weather continues to impact the area. The Downtown Rescue Mission (1400 Evangel Drive) continues to operate 24-7. Other shelter hours are: Salvation Army (305 Seminole Drive): The shelter will operate through Sunday, Jan. 21. Daytime hours are 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. (call 256-536-8876). Overnight hours are 6 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (call 256-536-9147). Community Warming Center – The Livin’ [more]
Read MoreIcy conditions force Thursday closure for City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County
January 17, 2024
Slightly warmer temperatures will cause a partial thaw on Thursday, but another blast of arctic air will bring a potential refreeze of precipitation on roadways. To that end, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Paul Finley will close government operations through Thursday, Jan. 18. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate until further notice. Access paratransit [more]
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