News & Updates
Petsense Adopt-a-Thon dog adoption set for Oct. 18
October 16, 2025
Fall means football and homecoming, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) invites the community to a special homecoming “Adopt-a-Thon” pop-up event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petsense, 2290 Zierdt Road. The “Adopt-a-Thon” event is part of a national annual event organized by Petsense and is designed to help shelter animals find their fur-ever home. Whether you’re hoping for a playful puppy or a loyal companion, come [more]
Read MoreNew Madison County policy changes regard stray animal intake
October 14, 2025
For decades, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) has been proud to work closely with Madison County Animal Control to care for stray and homeless pets throughout Madison County. In fact, 35-40% of Huntsville Animal Services’ annual intake have come from Madison County—outside Huntsville City Limits—and HAS values the long-standing partnership that has supported those animals. Recently, Madison County Animal Control made some administrative policy changes that require their citizens to first contact [more]
Read MoreThe Stolen Faces to close out 805 After Five concert series Oct. 16
October 13, 2025
The 2025 season of 805 After Five wraps up Thursday, Oct. 16, with a performance by The Stolen Faces, a premier Grateful Dead tribute band known for its authentic and spirited interpretations of the iconic group’s music. The free outdoor concert series, held at Campus No. 805, continues to deliver a high-energy lineup that blends national names with local favorites, creating an unforgettable night of music, food and community. “The Stolen Faces [more]
Read MoreMaple Hill hosts annual Cemetery Stroll on Oct. 19
October 10, 2025
Autumn in Downtown Huntsville is a special time of year, and there are few better ways to welcome it than with a pilgrimage through one of the Rocket City’s most sacred areas at the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll. The Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19, has become one of the largest living history strolls in America. History comes to life all along the path with more than 60 [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police officers honored with life-saving medal for heroic bridge rescue
October 10, 2025
During the latest Huntsville City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Officers Ryan Colligan and Jon Garner were honored with the department’s Life Saving Medal for their quick thinking and courageous actions earlier this year. HPD Chief Kirk Giles, alongside Mayor Tommy Battle and HPD Captain Scott Widner, present the department’s Life Saving Medal to Officer Colligan during Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Shortly after midnight on Friday, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves fourth phase of 2025 road resurfacing projects
October 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville approved three contracts for roadwork projects in the fourth phase of the 2025 fiscal year resurfacing budget. Grayson Carter & Sons Contracting LLC was awarded the bid for asphalt and construction projects. Rogers Group will resurface residential streets while Lambert Contracting LLC is charged with concrete and ADA upgrades. About 50 residential streets are included in the fourth phase. The 2025 budget included more than $20 million altogether for [more]
Read MoreCity Council elects District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson as president
October 9, 2025
The City Council elected District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson as president at its annual organizational meeting. As president, Robinson will preside over meetings and handle Council administrative duties. District 4 Council Member Bill Kling was elected President Pro Tem and will preside over meetings in the absence of the president. District 2 Council Member David Little was elected Third Presiding Officer.
Read MoreHuntsville moves forward with National Historic Register nominations for Magnolia Terrace, Brothers Heights
October 9, 2025
The City approved an agreement with Dr. Caroline Swope, principal of Kingstree Studios, to prepare National Register of Historic Places nominations for the Magnolia Terrace and Brothers Heights/Gurley Additions neighborhoods. The $35,000 project is funded through a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the Alabama Historical Commission, which will provide 60% of the cost, with the City covering the remaining 40%. Dr. Swope, who conducted a 2021 survey of the area, identified [more]
Read MoreCity Council requests Northern Bypass extension to be named Bob Wade Lane
October 9, 2025
The City Council approved a resolution asking the Alabama State Legislature to name a new extension of the Northern Bypass to Bob Wade Lane. This section of State Route 255 (SR 255) runs from Pulaski Pike to North Memorial Parkway. For continuity, an initial proposal recommended naming the new section as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Road, which is the highway’s name from Research Park Boulevard to Pulaski Pike. Following a series [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to study construction of new interchange on Interstate 65
October 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville has commissioned a study to evaluate a new interchange on Interstate 65 north of the I-565 interchange at Exit 340 and south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road at Exit 347 in Limestone County. Skipper Consulting will conduct the study. The scope of the project includes traffic analysis and defining a corridor for an east-west connector to I-65. The objective is to provide connectivity between U.S. 31, I-65 and [more]
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