News & Updates
10 child predators arrested in joint operation with Madison County District Attorney’s Office
June 16, 2025
Ten individuals are facing a combined 34 charges following a successful two-day joint operation carried out by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) in partnership with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. The operation, held June 13–14, proactively focused on identifying and arresting individuals attempting to engage in unlawful sexual activity with minors. Undercover officers posed as minors in online forums and messaging platforms. Each suspect initiated contact, believing they were communicating [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Air Quality
June 16, 2025
AIR QUALITY INDEX, FORECASTS, & INFORMATION FOR HUNTSVILLE
Read MoreAnnual Juneteenth Festival postponed due to inclement weather
June 13, 2025
The Annual Juneteenth Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, has been postponed to Saturday, June 28, from 5-9 p.m., due to the forecast of inclement weather.
Read MoreCommunity Development Manager discusses housing grants, impact with members of Congress
June 13, 2025
Community Development Manager Scott Erwin recently accepted an invitation to speak with Congressional representatives on the House Financial Services Committee in Washington. The committee has oversight over many of the grant programs the City’s Community Development department administers, including the Home Investment Partnership (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. Erwin met with Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood of Nebraska, Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver of [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves two phases of 2025 road resurfacing projects
June 12, 2025
The City has approved the final two phases of road resurfacing and improvement projects in the 2025 fiscal year budget. Rogers Group was awarded the bids for Phases 2 and 3 that will include resurfacing projects on residential streets. Whitworth Concrete Works was awarded the bid for Phase 2 concrete and ADA upgrades and Lambert Contracting was awarded the bid for Phase 3. About 100 residential streets are part of Phases 2 [more]
Read MoreHPD’s ‘Summer Slowdown’ encourages drivers to hit the brakes, not exceed the limit
June 9, 2025
As summer gets underway, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is urging all drivers to be more aware and slow down – especially on city streets and in neighborhoods where more people are out walking, biking and driving. The Summer Slowdown campaign, running from June 9 through Aug. 12, is aimed at curbing dangerous driving habits and reducing crashes through a combination of education and enforcement. Whether its kids playing outside, teens getting behind [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in June with Huntsville Animal Services
June 6, 2025
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating in the best way possible—by helping cats and kittens find loving homes. From March to October, shelters nationwide experience an uptick in kittens and nursing cats. Whether you can adopt, foster or support Animal Services through donations, now is the perfect time to get involved. In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, Animal Services is partnering with Haley’s [more]
Read MoreAnnual Juneteenth Festival returns June 14 with music, food, fireworks and STEAM
June 5, 2025
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 14, as the City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Amazon team up to present the annual Juneteenth Festival, a vibrant evening filled with performances, fireworks and hands-on STEAM activities. The free, family-friendly event, which runs from 5-9 p.m. at Big Spring Park, will be headlined by Element XI, known for their high-energy performances and crowd-pleasing sound. The Huntsville Community Drumline will open the event. An addition [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads Day at the Park
June 3, 2025
NOTE – This event has been canceled due to weather. On Father’s Day weekend, 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 [more]
Read MoreHobbs Island Road to close at Parsons Drive for 1 week
June 3, 2025
Weather permitting, Hobbs Island Road at Parsons Drive will close on Monday, June 9, at 7 a.m. until Monday, June 16, for culvert replacement by the City’s Public Works Department. Drivers should avoid the area. Alternate routes include Green Mountain Road, Cecil Ashburn Drive and Governors Drive.
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