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Read MoreBoard of Zoning Adjustment meeting canceled due to severe weather threat
May 20, 2025
Due to the threat of severe weather, the Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. has been canceled. The Board will meet at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.
Read MoreHuntsville Police DUI Task Force to conduct traffic safety checkpoints over Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2025
As part of a continuous effort to keep Huntsville roads safe, the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. The annual holiday traditionally kicks off the summer season for increased vacation travel, and HPD is ramping up enforcement and education to combat impaired driving and protect drivers. “Our goal is to deter impaired driving, connect with our community and educate [more]
Read MoreGreen Ambassador awards ceremony celebrates sustainability projects in Huntsville schools
May 16, 2025
With a near-overflow crowd at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park, the Green Ambassador program commended students and teachers across Huntsville for sustainability projects both inside and outside the classroom at an awards ceremony on Thursday, May 15. Wrapping up its second year, the Green Ambassador program is the educational arm of the City of Huntsville’s Green Team. Student projects ranged from recycling to creating community gardens designed to [more]
Read MoreSound the alarm: Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens applications for firefighters
May 15, 2025
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) is sounding the alarm for future firefighters to join the department and make a difference protecting lives and property. HFR announced it will begin accepting applications for firefighters on May 20 and provided details and instructions about navigating the application process at a news conference. City Administrator John Hamilton discusses Huntsville Fire & Rescue opening applications for firefighters. “This is not just a job, it’s a career opportunity,” [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads’ Day at the Park
May 15, 2025
On Father’s Day weekend next month, Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites families to celebrate the dads and father figures who make a difference every day with a special event in John Hunt Park. Dads’ Day at the Park will be Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and promises a day filled with [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit launches free shuttle for 805 After Five concert series
May 14, 2025
Getting to one of Huntsville’s favorite live music events just got easier. In response to community feedback about parking accessibility, the City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) are partnering to pilot a free shuttle service for the 805 After Five concert series. The free service will launch Thursday, May 15, and will run from 5-9 p.m., helping concertgoers get to and from Butler Green at Campus 805 with ease. Attendees [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police officers honored at National TOP COPS Awards for heroic hostage rescue
May 13, 2025
Sgt. Kevin Lambert and Officer Jason Toney of the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received national recognition at the 32nd annual TOP COPS Awards dinner in Washington D.C. for their heroic actions that helped save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation last August. Hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the awards ceremony honors officers from federal, state, county, tribal and local agencies across the country [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office showcases week of free live music events
May 13, 2025
From the riverbanks at Ditto Landing to the heart of MidCity, the Huntsville Music Office is helping kick off a vibrant week of free outdoor concerts and community celebrations, offering something for every music lover across the Rocket City. On Wednesday, May 14, the Summer Sunset Concert Series returns to Ditto Landing with Mike Roberts performing from 6-8 p.m. Presented with Artemis Music Productions, the family-friendly event also features food trucks [more]
Read MoreFatal shooting near Jefferson Street believed to be accidental
May 12, 2025
UPDATE (Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.): The victim in the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 12, has been identified as Christopher Keunta Hatcher, 24, of Huntsville. Evidence indicates the firearm was discharged by a juvenile who was handling it inside the vehicle. As a result of these findings, no charges will be filed in this case. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reason to believe the fatal [more]
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