News & Updates
Applications now open for Civic Engagement Academy fall 2025 cohort
July 7, 2025
Experience City government from the inside out Ever wondered how the City of Huntsville really works? The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) offers residents a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the departments and people who keep the Rocket City running, and applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are now open. Hosted by the City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, the CEA is an eight-week program designed to connect citizens with City leaders while providing insight [more]
Read MoreBeware of the invasive nature of bamboo
July 3, 2025
Running bamboo is the neighbor you never want to have. Yes, it’s popular in landscaping and much stronger than it might appear. But according to City Arborist Marc Byers, bamboo that is growing wild or has been planted makes for lousy neighbors. “There are just so many challenges in controlling it in the way that it spreads,” he said. “If you lived next to someone who had bamboo on their property, you [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police welcome 72nd Academy graduates to the force
July 3, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) proudly celebrated the graduation of its 72nd Police Academy Session on Thursday, July 3, recognizing a new generation of officers ready to serve and protect the Rocket City. Following 20 weeks of intensive training, the following graduates were officially welcomed into the ranks of HPD: Javier Dunyey Alexander Avery Parker Branner Torrey Refelle Cooper Thomas Sheridan Finke Onur Gunes Draven Gentry Harding Brandon Aaron Hopkins Salomon Nicholas Saez Huntsville Police welcomed eight new officers after they [more]
Read MoreComposting 101: How to Get Started on a Budget at Home
July 3, 2025
Through composting, your kitchen waste can be nature’s gold. Composting is nature’s recycling system, turning your food scraps as well as kitchen and garden waste into rich, earthy goodness you can use to feed your plants. You don’t even need a big budget or a lot of equipment as you follow these tips to get started: What you can compost: You want a good balance of greens and browns. Greens are wet, [more]
Read MoreGreen Mountain volunteers working to fight litter
July 2, 2025
When it comes to fighting litter, it can be as simple as building some new, easy habits. That’s the approach for the Green Mountain Civic League in south Huntsville. As chair of the group’s Beautification committee, Sarita Oliver has urged residents to keep their space tidy. Green Mountain residents have been working to keep the area litter free. “We want to encourage people when you’re out taking your walk in your normal area, [more]
Read MoreFourth of July DUI checkpoints planned across Huntsville
July 1, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints over the Fourth of July weekend, July 4-6, as part of its ongoing effort to keep roadways safe during one of the busiest and most dangerous travel times of the year. The Fourth of July holiday is often associated with cookouts, fireworks and family fun – but also, unfortunately, an increase in impaired driving. HPD’s enforcement efforts aim [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Independence Day
July 1, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7. Garbage collection: Residential collection may be delayed the week of July 4. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be [more]
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