News & Updates
Huntsville to build parking lot at new Ditto Landing Event Center
June 11, 2026
As construction nears completion on the Madison County Commission project to build an event center at Ditto Landing, the City of Huntsville approved a contract with Rogers Group to build a 450-space surface parking lot for the facility. The project also includes relocating approximately 450 feet of the existing greenway along with installing lighting, irrigation and landscaping along Hobbs Island Road within the area. The facility along the Tennessee River will have [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves contract for traffic study in Limestone County
June 11, 2026
To prepare for population growth in the west, the City approved a contract for a traffic study to be conducted with Skipper Consulting Inc. for engineering services. The contract’s scope includes analyzing current and future traffic volumes along the I-65 corridor between I-565 and Huntsville Brownsferry Road for improvements to traffic operations within the area that could include a new interchange. The Planning Commission last year approved a master plan developed by [more]
Read MoreExperience a colorful adventure at the 2026 Color Jam Family Run & Walk
June 11, 2026
Start your day with a splash of color at Parks & Recreation’s Color Jam Family Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11 a.m. at John Hunt Park. The free, untimed event for all ages welcomes participants to enjoy a colorful experience as they run, walk and make memories with family and friends. Runners and walkers will travel the paved course near the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds and be playfully [more]
Read MoreHPD DUI Task Force to hold June 12 sobriety checkpoint focused on roadway safety
June 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a safety checkpoint on Friday, June 12, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and keep Huntsville roadways safe. The operation is designed to identify impaired drivers and deter dangerous driving behavior before it leads to a crash. Officers will be looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other impairing substances. They will also [more]
Read MoreAnimal Services ‘Boom Proof Your Pet’ event returns June 14 to Jaycee Building
June 5, 2026
Fireworks season is fast approaching, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will host “Boom Proof Your Pet” on Sunday, June 14 from 2–6 p.m. at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park, 2180 Airport Rd. The free event helps families with pets take proactive steps to prepare and protect their pets to prevent the holiday surge of scared, lost animals. The annual community event equips dog and cat owners with the tools [more]
Read MoreVincent Rutherford Parade to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville
June 5, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, June 7, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Parade. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 2 p.m. and are expected to remain in effect until around 4:30 p.m. The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on Jefferson Street, west on Williams Avenue, north on [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville shares key dates before Municipal Election on Aug. 25
June 4, 2026
Candidate qualifying for the City of Huntsville Municipal Election will begin on Tuesday, June 9. The election is Tuesday, Aug. 25, for representatives from City Council and Huntsville City Board of Education in Districts 2, 3 and 4. Qualifying forms are available in the City Clerk’s office, third floor, Huntsville City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle. Some key dates for the election cycle: June 23: Candidate qualifying closes at 5 p.m. Aug. 10: last day [more]
Read MoreHeel and Crank Duathlon to impact traffic near Explorer Boulevard June 6
June 4, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control for the Heel and Crank Duathlon on Saturday, June 6, resulting in temporary traffic impacts near Explorer Boulevard. Road closures and traffic restrictions will begin at 7 a.m. and are expected to remain in place until around 11 a.m. Drivers can expect the following traffic impacts: Westbound traffic on Discovery Drive from Mark C. Smith Drive Mark C. Smith Drive Eastbound traffic on Moquin Drive at Genome [more]
Read MoreRoad Resurfacing in District 5
June 3, 2026
The City Council recently approved funding for Phase II of the City’s road improvement plan for the 2026 fiscal year. The improvements include resurfacing and concrete work for neighborhood roads. Several streets in D5 are part of the projects. Some of those include: Finney Drive from Electronics Boulevard to end of street Forest Glen Drive from Sugar Bluff Lane to Grey Fawn Trai Windscape Drive from Jeff Road to end of street See the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office, Huntsville Hospital invite community to Make Music Day 2026
June 3, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is excited to announce the return of Make Music Day Huntsville on Sunday, June 21, a community-driven celebration of music that invites everyone of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to participate. Make Music Day Huntsville is part of the global Make Music Day initiative, held annually in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries. This free, all-ages, all-inclusive event is hosted by the Huntsville Music Office [more]
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