News & Updates
PorchFest to bring road closures and increased traffic to Five Points May 2
April 30, 2026
Residents and visitors heading to Five Points this weekend should plan ahead as the annual PorchFest celebration returns on Saturday, May 2, bringing temporary road closures and increased pedestrian traffic to the area. To support the event, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will close Pratt Avenue from Russell Street to Maysville Road beginning at noon. All streets intersecting Pratt Avenue within that stretch will also be closed and will not have access to Pratt [more]
Read More17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride to bring temporary traffic delays to downtown Huntsville
April 30, 2026
Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Saturday, May 2, should expect temporary traffic delays as the 17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride rolls through the city. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will provide traffic control for the event, which begins at 11 a.m. Church Street between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will line up on Church Street near Big Spring Park prior to [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville celebrates Historic Preservation Month with focus on Indigenous history
April 30, 2026
The City of Huntsville will celebrate Historic Preservation Month throughout May with events, programs and storytelling that highlight the region’s Indigenous history and honor the culturally significant landscapes that shaped Huntsville long before the City’s founding. This year’s campaign aligns with the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s theme, “Telling the Full Story of America,” and invites residents to explore histories that have not always been fully recognized. As part of Huntsville’s ongoing [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services to host ‘May the 4-Pawed Be With You’ adoption day May 4
April 29, 2026
In the spirit of a galaxy far, far away, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will host “May the 4-Pawed Be With You”, an adoption promotion on Monday, May 4 at Animal Services, 4950 SW Triana Blvd. All dog and cat adoption fees will be waived on May the 4th. “Whether you’re seeking a loyal co‑pilot or a wise little creature full of personality, you just might find the pet you’re looking for,” [more]
Read MoreHPD to conduct safety checkpoint targeting impaired driving and illegal activity
April 28, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a safety checkpoint on Friday, May 1, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety throughout the community. The checkpoint will focus on identifying and deterring drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other impairing substances. Officers will also be watching for additional traffic violations and unlawful activity that pose a [more]
Read MoreHuntsville-area leaders take unified message to Washington to advance federal agenda
April 24, 2026
More than 200 civic, community and business leaders from the Huntsville area spent time in Washington this week as part of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce annual Fly-in—one of the largest Chamber‑hosted trips of its kind in the country. The two‑day visit provided an important opportunity to connect with the Alabama Congressional delegation and key federal agencies while advancing the priorities outlined in the Chamber’s Federal Agenda 2026. “Huntsville’s success has [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves study on passenger rail service to neighboring cities
April 23, 2026
With an eye toward potential growth, the City approved a study on intercity passenger rail that will collect a trove of data on travel between the Huntsville area and neighboring metros such as Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and Chattanooga as examples. The study contract with DB ECO North America is for $348,874 and will be funded by the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. “With the possible expansion of passenger rail service, it’s important [more]
Read MoreHuntsville moves ahead with Old Monrovia Road streetscape project
April 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved a construction contract for enhancing a portion of Old Monrovia Road on the east side of MidCity District. The contract with Rogers Group Inc. will include streetscape improvements on Old Monrovia Road from University Drive to Corporate Drive. The project will feature 2,700 feet of streetscape improvements consisting of new multiuse paths, landscaped islands and turn lanes as well as heavy landscaping, irrigation, and decorative street [more]
Read MoreCity approves funding agreement for new 42‑unit affordable housing community
April 23, 2026
The City approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the development of New Stone Commons, a new 42‑unit affordable multifamily community to be constructed at 3450 Venona Avenue NW. The project is supported through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME‑ARP), and the City will commit $2.3 million in grant‑funded HOME‑ARP resources to help expand affordable housing options for qualifying populations [more]
Read MoreDeadline extended for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2026-2027 applications
April 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville is giving students a little extra time to apply for the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC). The application deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1, at 10 p.m. MYAC is a yearlong leadership and civic engagement program open to rising high school freshmen through seniors who live and attend school within Huntsville city limits. Participants gain hands‑on experience with City operations, collaborate with civic leaders and [more]
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