News & Updates
Huntsville prepares for icy cold blast
January 11, 2024
The City of Huntsville and its community partners are preparing for the coldest temperatures so far this winter, including the opening of warming centers. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens on Monday and Tuesday nights. There is a chance of snow flurries starting Sunday night and continuing into Tuesday, though the National Weather Service said no accumulation is expected. The City will also monitor the impact weather conditions have [more]
Read MoreTake extra care of furry friends during frigid cold
January 11, 2024
With some abnormally cold weather expected to impact Huntsville starting Sunday night, don’t overlook the needs of your pets to stay warm. “A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too cold for us, it’s too cold for pets outside,’ said Dr. Melissa Horne, Animal Shelter and Medical Services Manager. “Pets need to come inside during weather at freezing temperatures. It’s also important for pet owners to remember that thin-body [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 11, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential curbside collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 15-19. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.
Read MoreCouncil Member John Meredith funds National Register survey of Lydia Drive
January 11, 2024
On Thursday, Huntsville City Council approved Council Member John Meredith’s Council Improvement fund allocation of $12,000 to help the Historic Huntsville Foundation nominate Lydia Drive to the National Register of Historic Places, due to its connection to Huntsville’s Civil Rights Movement. The designation will recognize Lydia Drive, a 20-acre development within the Brandontown community, as the enclave of Black empowerment where most of the planning for Huntsville’s 1960s Civil Rights [more]
Read MoreKnow your city: Register now for Civic Engagement Academy’s spring session
January 9, 2024
Citizens who want to learn more about city government and its role within the Huntsville community should apply now for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) spring 2024 session. Credit: GTEC/Marty Sellers Presented by City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI), the CEA is a free, six-week program that aims to empower and educate individuals on community involvement. The program combines both classroom and interactive instruction, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding [more]
Read MoreNew year, new you: City prioritizes distraction-free driving in Huntsville
January 3, 2024
Stepping into a new year, many Huntsville residents are reflecting on the positive changes they would like to make in 2024. To that end, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department (HPD) are asking citizens to prioritize road safety by committing to distraction-free driving this year and beyond. The pledge to drive without distractions comes as the City and HPD kick off a six-month education campaign on a new hands-free [more]
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