News & Updates
Alabama returns for 2025 Rocket City Classic presented by Akima
August 14, 2025
Crimson Tide to face Kennesaw State in Huntsville The 2025 Rocket City Classic presented by Akima will be a reunion in a familiar place as Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced that Alabama will face Kennesaw State at VBC Propst Arena on December 21. Mayor Battle announces the lineup for the annual Rocket City Classic at the Von Braun Center The Crimson Tide return for the second straight year to the Rocket City Classic [more]
Read MoreCity’s updated Major Street Plan approved by Planning Commission
August 14, 2025
An update on the City of Huntsville’s Major Street Plan by the City’s Planning Department provided a glimpse at the future while highlighting recent road improvements and popular traffic thoroughfares. In a recent presentation to the Planning Commission, City Planner James Vandiver gave an overview of the changes made to the Major Street Plan. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the updated Plan. Traffic moves along Research Park Boulevard, right, and University Drive, [more]
Read MoreAldridge Creek Greenway reopens
August 14, 2025
The Aldridge Creek Greenway has been restored and is now open for the public to enjoy. The Aldridge Creek Greenway is reopening today. The Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority and its contractors made swift progress the past two weeks to remove debris from the creek and repair the walking path. The City appreciates the support and cooperation of all involved and is excited to welcome everyone back to the Aldridge Creek Greenway.
Read MorePlanning Department to host multi-day public input session on University Drive study
August 14, 2025
As the City’s Planning Department continues its University Drive Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study, the public is invited to provide input during multi-day sessions at City Hall. The TOD study is analyzing the integration of public transportation and development along University Drive with a focus on three areas: Northwoods, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and MidCity District. The City’s Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning, Dennis Madsen, gives a presentation [more]
Read MoreHPD DUI Task Force to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day
August 14, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will launch a citywide crackdown on impaired driving starting Friday, Aug. 15, with traffic safety checkpoints running through Tuesday, Sept. 2. The checkpoints are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, a coordinated effort to save lives by removing impaired drivers from the road. Photo Courtesy: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “If you choose to drive [more]
Read MoreFirst use of Agent Billy Clardy III Act leads to major drug trafficking takedown in Alabama
August 13, 2025
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF), hosted by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), has successfully dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking organization in the first investigation conducted under Alabama’s newly enacted Agent Billy Clardy III Act. Details of the operation were announced during a news conference held Wednesday, Aug. 13. This landmark operation resulted in 23 indictments, the seizure of $4.8 million in illegal drugs, the recovery of $223,385 in U.S. [more]
Read MoreRegistration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation fall break camps opens Aug. 18
August 13, 2025
Huntsville City Schools students have exciting options for staying engaged during fall break, thanks to the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. Registration for fall break camps opens on Monday, Aug. 18, at 8 a.m. With the online registration platform, families can easily sign up for camps, ensuring a smooth and convenient registration process. “Our full-day and specialty camps allow students to stay active during school breaks,” said Dorianne Johnson, Superintendent of Recreation [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville unveils plans for Goldsmith-Schiffman Field
August 12, 2025
The City of Huntsville unveiled preliminary plans for the refurbishment of Goldsmith-Schiffman Field at a public meeting Tuesday, breathing new life into a former high school football facility that opened in 1934. Located at 320 Beirne Ave., near Five Points, plans for the field call for two new flag football fields, which are currently the primary use at the stadium. The fields will be 30 yards by 70 yards. A playground [more]
Read MoreHuntsville prioritizes smart growth as population continues to increase
August 8, 2025
Numbers crunched by the City of Huntsville’s Planning Department, in its annual estimates, continue to illustrate the city is maintaining its pace for growth. As of July 1, Huntsville’s estimated population reached 249,102 – a 15.9% increase since the 2020 Census. In raw numbers, that’s more than 34,000 new residents over the past five years, or about 18 new people choosing Huntsville as home each day. Work continues on the Northern Bypass, [more]
Read MoreDistrict 2 Town Hall to seek public input and discuss plans for Goldsmith-Schiffman Field
August 7, 2025
As the City of Huntsville considers plans for a refurbishment of Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, District 2 Council Member David Little will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m., at Optimist Recreation Center, 703 Oakwood Ave. The focus of the meeting will be to review conceptual drawings, discuss renovation plans and seek public input for the facility at 320 Beirne Ave., near Five Points. Council Member Little will be [more]
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