News & Updates
Governors Drive study, including Medical District, seeks to enhance transportation safety
March 12, 2026
Improving safety and accessibility in the city’s medical corridor and one of its busiest roadways is the focus of a new contract between the City of Huntsville and Alta Planning + Design for the Governors Drive Corridor Study & Medical District Safety Action Plan. The project is part of the federal “Safe Streets for All” (SS4A) Planning grant. The City has been awarded similar grants for the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment [more]
Read MoreHuntsville moves forward on new parking lot near Von Braun Center
March 12, 2026
The City of Huntsville will build a surface parking lot near the Von Braun Center (VBC) after approving a contract with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting. The parking lot will be at the southwest corner of Monroe Street and Holmes Avenue within the footprint of the Front Row mixed-use development that’s under construction. It is part of a 2023 development agreement with Front Row developers for the City to ground lease [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s music community invited to Tip Top Cafe for first Quarterly Meetup of 2026
March 12, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is hosting its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026 on Tuesday, March 24, from 6-8 p.m. at the recently reopened Tip Top Cafe, located at 125 Maple Avenue NW. The free community event will bring together artists, venue operators, creative professionals, industry stakeholders and music fans for networking, collaboration and updates on the Huntsville Music Office’s initiatives planned for 2026. “2025 was a record-breaking year for the Huntsville [more]
Read MoreDowntown road closures expected for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will turn green on Saturday, March 14, as the 49th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade winds through the city with festive floats, music and plenty of Irish spirit. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will manage temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to help keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone. Road closures will begin at 10 a.m., and the parade will step off at 11 a.m. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Air Quality
March 12, 2026
AIR QUALITY INDEX, FORECASTS, & INFORMATION FOR HUNTSVILLE
Read MoreCity Council approves Live911 technology to enhance emergency response
March 11, 2026
The City Council has approved a resolution that would allow the City to enter into an agreement with HigherGround Inc. to implement Live911 technology designed to improve emergency response and give the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) faster access to critical information during 911 calls. HigherGround develops software that captures, stores and retrieves telecommunications and radio communications in real time. The system will provide quick access to call recordings. Live911 will allow the [more]
Read MoreThree juveniles charged in Powell Drive homicide
March 11, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Major Crimes Unit has charged three juveniles in connection with a homicide that occurred on Feb. 19 in the 5000 block of Powell Drive. Officers responded to the area around 4:15 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were performed at the scene before the teen was transported to a local hospital, [more]
Read MoreRocket City Rising: U.S. Space Command deputy commander to keynote GEOHuntsville Summit
March 10, 2026
Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, will be a keynote speaker at the GEOHuntsville Summit on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The Summit’s theme, “Rocket City Rising,” will spotlight conversations at the intersection of geospatial, space and artificial intelligence. Organizers noted the Summit will award scholarships to local students. “The GEOHuntsville Summit is all about shaping the next frontier of artificial intelligence, [more]
Read MoreParks & Recreation’s Girls Garage returns with hands-on lessons in car care
March 9, 2026
City of Huntsville residents asked and Huntsville Parks & Recreation delivered. Back by popular demand in 2026 is the Girls Garage program at Brahan Spring Recreation Center. Girls Garage empowers women and girls to build confidence in handling basic car care and maintenance. The free, hands-on program is open to ages 15 and older. Participants can choose from three Saturday sessions: March 21, April 18 or May 16 from 9-10 a.m. at [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders in Montgomery: ‘Nobody represents Alabama better than Huntsville and Madison County’
March 6, 2026
More than 120 people from the Huntsville area traveled to Montgomery this week with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to visit with state leaders. The sessions and conversations were informative and enlightening, bridging the three-hour driving distance between Alabama’s largest city and the state’s capital. But it also represented the Huntsville community, its successes and its impact on the rest of the state. More than 120 business and community leaders participated [more]
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