News & Updates
Rooted in Community: How Goodway Lodge No. 222 Gives Back
January 31, 2026
For more than 100 years, Goodway Lodge No. 222 has been a cornerstone of community service in Huntsville. Chartered in 1901 under the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama, the Lodge’s 60 active members live by the principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth—and they put those values into action every day. From donating school supplies and pantry items to local schools, to adopting families during the holidays, to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation celebrates Black History Month with African American Art Festival
January 30, 2026
Parks & Recreation will host an African American Art Festival in celebration of Black History Month in February. The inspiring exhibit will be displayed Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011-A Sparkman Dr NW. The free event will feature local artists and their works. The all-ages event will include creative learning and community connection. Kids will have the chance to participate in [more]
Read MoreCity activates warming centers, free transit ahead of dangerous cold
January 30, 2026
With dangerously cold temperatures expected over the weekend, the City of Huntsville and other local organizations will open community warming centers on Friday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures will drop below freezing Friday night and remain below freezing until mid-day on Monday. The City is working with local partners to open warming centers at the following locations: Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW): Open [more]
Read MoreFind a healthy beat at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo
January 29, 2026
Parks & Recreation’s Healthy Hearts Expo is back in 2026 for American Heart Month in February. The heart healthy event for residents ages 50 and older is Thursday, Feb. 12, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Mark Russell Recreation Center, 429 Taylor Road. It will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle physically, mentally and financially. Attendees will have the chance to enter a drawing for door prizes, explore a variety of local vendors [more]
Read MoreWalking the Walk: Volunteering for Huntsville Animal Services
January 28, 2026
For years, Susan Lash supported Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) in small but meaningful ways: following along on social media, donating food and treats, fostering a dog in 2021, and helping with Trunk or Treat events. Still, she hesitated to take the step into regular volunteering. “Like a lot of people, I worried it would be too hard or too sad to spend time with the dogs and then leave them at [more]
Read MoreHousing growth remains strong, 2025 Huntsville Development Review reveals
January 27, 2026
Huntsville’s growth continued at a steady pace in 2025, as strong housing demand, new neighborhoods and expanding businesses contributed to Alabama’s fastest-growing city. Nearly 5,000 new housing units came online last year, building on the record pace set in 2024, according to the City of Huntsville’s 2025 Development Review. The annual report, prepared by the City’s Planning Department, offers a clear picture of how people and investment are moving across the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit Resumes Service Jan. 26, with Exceptions
January 26, 2026
Huntsville Transit resumed normal service on all routes, Mon, Jan. 26 with the following exceptions: · Route 6: Transit will not service Jones Valley or the Valley Bend Shopping Center, Jan. 26. All other stops on Route 6 will operate as usual until 9 p.m. · Routes 7, 8 and 10: On Jan. 26, the pick-up/drop-off stop at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center will move from the parking lot on [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville addresses winter weather impacts, road conditions, delayed openings
January 25, 2026
Dangerously cold temperatures, subzero wind chills and lingering moisture on the roads are expected to impact travel and business operations on Monday morning. A major concern is black ice, particularly in higher elevations and anywhere standing water occurs. “We’ll be driving around, expecting to find ice, so we can close roads before accidents happen,” said Sgt. Chris Jackson, Public Information Officer, Huntsville Police Department. “If you must travel, take your time and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville welcomes college football to Joe Davis Stadium
January 23, 2026
UNA to take on Samford in 2026 opening game at Wicks Family Field For the first time in its renewed configuration, Division I college football will be played at Joe Davis Stadium. The 2026 college football season will start on August 29 on Wicks Family Field with the renewal of an in-state rivalry as the University of North Alabama will take on Samford, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. “When we renovated Joe [more]
Read MoreCity monitoring potential wintry weather, encourages residents to be prepared
January 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions in coordination with the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and regional partners. Warming shelters In addition to monitoring conditions, the City’s continuum of care partners will open warming centers on Saturday. Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW): Open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., to Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. Call 256-427-5400 or email rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org First Stop (206 Stokes St.): [more]
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