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Read MoreExpect road closures ahead of Panoply Arts Festival in downtown Huntsville
April 18, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises residents to expect road closures and traffic pattern changes in downtown Huntsville ahead of the Panoply Arts Festival. The event at Big Spring Park is Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27. To ensure the safety of festivalgoers and allow for proper setup and breakdown, the following traffic adjustments will be in effect: Monday, April 21 at 8 a.m. Williams Avenue westbound will close from Church Street to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police honors excellence at annual awards ceremony
April 17, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) recognized its finest officers and employees Thursday, April 17, during its annual awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding service and leadership throughout 2024. Held at the Stone Event Center at Campus No. 805, the ceremony brought together officers, families, city leaders and community partners to recognize excellence across all areas of the department. “This is a night of celebration – an opportunity to highlight the individuals who embody the [more]
Read MoreHelping the environment: Huntsville Transit offers free rides to college students and employees
April 17, 2025
Huntsville Transit wants college students and staff members to leave the car at home and help the environment by riding an Orbit bus at no charge next week. The initiative seeks reduce carbon emissions by offering free rides to those with a valid college ID from April 21-26 as the world observes Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22. In addition to the sustainable benefits of decreasing the number of cars on the [more]
Read MoreBe a lifesaver! Aquatics Center offers Spring and summer lifeguarding classes
April 16, 2025
The Huntsville Aquatics Center will offer a series of lifeguarding classes this spring and summer, providing participants with essential lifesaving skills and the opportunity to earn a Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. The in-person courses include First Aid, CPR and AED training for the Professional Rescuer. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are open to individuals aged 15 and older. Class #1: April 26-27 and May 3-4 (Registration deadline [more]
Read MoreHuntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride
April 16, 2025
Get your spokes spinning with Mayor Tommy Battle at the 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “It’s exciting to see this ride in its 16th year,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just out for a good time with the family, we’d love to have you ride along with us.” As part of [more]
Read MoreSouth Derrick Street Camp improvements enhance safety and security
April 16, 2025
In response to a 2024 fire that caused severe damage, the South Derrick Street Camp has undergone improvements to improve safety and security for the camp’s occupants. The improvements address concerns raised by unsheltered individuals during listening sessions held by the City’s Community Development Department and Continuum of Care (CoC) providers. “The conditions in the camp had become both extremely hazardous and unsanitary for those living there,” said Community Development Manager Scott [more]
Read MoreCelebrate ‘The Day That Music Cares’ with Huntsville Music Office, The Recording Academy
April 15, 2025
In partnership with the Recording Academy, the Huntsville Music Office is joining music communities around the world for ‘The Day That Music Cares,’ a global day of service organized by MusiCares, the leading music industry charity. Community members, artists and industry professionals are invited to sign up and serve alongside fellow music lovers for a volunteer service event at the Food Bank of North Alabama on Friday, April 25. Volunteer shifts are [more]
Read MoreCelebrating inclusion: Special Olympics returns to Milton Frank Stadium
April 11, 2025
More than 750 athletes will take center stage at Milton Frank Stadium on Tuesday, April 15, as the Special Olympics of Madison County returns for a day of spirited competition, community connection and celebration. Supported by the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the annual event is a powerful reminder of the strength, determination and unity that define the Special Olympics movement. The annual event is a vibrant, community-led initiative that [more]
Read MoreFitness in the Park: Popular workout series returns May 3
April 11, 2025
Get ready to move! The 2025 Fitness in the Park series kicks off on Saturday, May 3, with a Burn Boot Camp workout in Big Spring Park West, followed by the Mayor’s Bike Ride beginning at 11 a.m. Fitness in the Park happens on Saturdays in May and June from 9 to 10 a.m. Each free session features a different workout and instructor. “We’ve got a great lineup for Fitness in the [more]
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