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Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognizes heroic rescues, promotions at annual ceremony
February 20, 2026
Rescues of young children, including a 20-day-old infant, highlighted honors received by more than three dozen Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) personnel at the department’s annual Awards & Promotions Ceremony. Altogether, 39 members of the department were recognized at the ceremony in addition to 20 promotions. Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognized personnel involved in rescues as well as promotions at annual ceremony. “The men and women who wear the HFR uniform are truly [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates Arbor Day and commitment to urban forestry
February 20, 2026
Mayor Tommy Battle, Council Member Michelle Watkins, community leaders, students and environmental advocates gathered today at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center to celebrate Arbor Day. The event – hosted by the Huntsville Tree Commission with support from the City’s Green Team – featured proclamations, poetry readings, and colorful Arbor Day posters created by James Dawson Elementary School students. Mayor Battle presented an Arbor Day Proclamation before joining dignitaries for a [more]
Read MoreAnimal Services seeking help as shelter reaches Crisis Level 4 capacity for dogs
February 20, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services has reached its highest capacity level for dogs and is appealing to the community for help. The shelter is at Crisis Level 4 after receiving a large-scale intake of 77 animals from a single address – 65 of which are small to medium sized dogs. There is an immediate need to adopt and foster available dogs. “Our kennels are overflowing and we’re utilizing every available space to ensure these [more]
Read MoreSustainable clothing: Breaking the fast fashion cycle
February 20, 2026
Every year, millions of tons of clothing are discarded worldwide. In the United States alone, around 9 million tons of unwanted clothing and footwear end up in landfills annually. This growing waste is driven largely by fast fashion – inexpensive, trend-driven clothing designed to be worn only a few times before being replaced. While fast fashion seems affordable and convenient, it comes with serious environmental consequences. The trend relies on rapid [more]
Read MoreAnimal Services offering free pet food and spay/neuter vouchers at “Kisses & Kibbles” event, Feb. 21
February 18, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is spreading the love this February with its annual Kisses & Kibbles Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry event on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the HAS offices, 4950 Triana Blvd. SW. The event makes it easier for City of Huntsville residents to care for their pets. Each household can receive one free bag of dog or cat food and a voucher for a free [more]
Read MoreA fresh season of fun awaits in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Program Guide
February 17, 2026
As spring blooms, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering residents many ways to stay active, creative and connected with the 2026 Spring Program Guide. Packed with over 150 activities and programs, the guide promotes fun, fitness and friendship to all ages. Whether you’re looking to get active, try a new hobby or join an athletic league, there’s something for everyone and most are free. Hosted at Parks & Recreation facilities across the [more]
Read MoreHPD officers, sergeant awarded Life-Saving Medals for rescuing man from frigid floodwaters
February 16, 2026
During the Feb. 12 City Council meeting, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sergeant William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions on Dec. 5, 2025, when they rescued a man from frigid, fast-moving floodwater in north Huntsville. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sgt. William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions in December [more]
Read MoreWork to begin soon on Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project
February 12, 2026
Work will begin soon on the first phase of the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project after the City awarded a contract to Lambert Contracting LLC for channel improvements on Pinhook Creek consisting of channel widening and stream restoration features. The scope of the contract includes improvements to approximately 3,200 linear feet of Pinhook Creek for flood mitigation from Holmes Avenue to Memorial Parkway. The project includes about 100,000 cubic yards [more]
Read MoreHuntsville extends greenway network with two major expansions
February 12, 2026
Huntsville is taking the next step in expanding its greenway network with two significant projects funded through partnership agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). These include: A 2.4-mile multiuse path along Bailey Cove and Four Mile Post roads in south Huntsville Phase II of the Miller Branch Greenway, a 1.6-mile segment in west Huntsville Both projects will utilize Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds, a federal program administered by ALDOT that supports pedestrian [more]
Read MoreCity options 516 acres for future industrial development
February 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council approved a real estate agreement giving the City the option to purchase about 516 acres along U.S. 72 East for potential commercial and industrial development. The property is located adjacent to the Vulcan Materials quarry and is owned by Grassy Pond LP and Huntsville Center Inc. The agreement provides the City with a three-year option to purchase the land. Huntsville will pay $25,000 per year to maintain the [more]
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