News & Updates
Huntsville Transit offering free Orbit rides for cyclists, May 11–17
May 6, 2026
To celebrate Bus & Bike Week May 11–17, Huntsville Transit will offer free Orbit fixed‑route rides for passengers traveling with a bicycle. The annual promotion is part of Healthy Huntsville’s Bike Month, which encourages residents to explore eco‑friendly transportation options by pairing the convenience of public transit with the freedom of cycling. “Bus & Bike Week is our no‑cost invitation to the community to try Orbit and see just how easy [more]
Read MoreHook, line and summer fun awaits at the Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo
May 6, 2026
Cast a line and join the fun. The Wally Vess Youth Fishing Rodeo returns Saturday, June 6, from 7-10 a.m., with plenty of chances to land a great catch. Held at Brahan Spring Park Lagoon, 3771 SW Ivy Ave., the fishing rodeo is a popular event for young anglers ages 6-12. Thanks to generous support from Buster’s Bait and Tackle and community partners, the lagoon will be stocked with more than 700 [more]
Read MoreHPD arrests Huntsville man in child sexual abuse investigation
May 5, 2026
A Huntsville man has been charged with multiple felony sex offenses following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a child victim who previously lived in Huntsville. The investigation began Feb. 26 after the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Special Victims Unit (SVU) was contacted regarding the allegations. Investigators determined the victim and Jonathan Paul Taylor, 44, of Huntsville, were known to one another and that the alleged abuse occurred while both [more]
Read MoreCity awards over $400,000 in grants to support vulnerable residents
May 5, 2026
The City of Huntsville has approved more than $400,000 in FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding to support local nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The funding, provided through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will help ensure critical services and housing stability for Huntsville’s most vulnerable residents. “These grants [more]
Read MoreTurn your landscape into a living pantry
May 1, 2026
Edible gardening, also known as foodscaping, is a trend homeowners should consider. The old idea that ornamental plants must stay separate from the vegetable garden is becoming a thing of the past. There’s no need to build new beds when you can tuck edible plants directly into your existing landscape, creating spaces that are both beautiful and productive. Foodscaping also opens the door to creative, sustainable design that makes the most [more]
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