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Huntsville’s Air Quality
August 11, 2026
AIR QUALITY INDEX, FORECASTS, & INFORMATION FOR HUNTSVILLE
Read MoreCity leaders reaffirm commitment to public safety following recent shootings
August 7, 2026
Following several recent shooting incidents, City leaders expressed support for victims and their families while emphatically reaffirming the City’s commitment to public safety, accountability and violence prevention. District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins said the recent violence has deeply affected the community and urged residents to work together to prevent further tragedies. “Huntsville, we are better than this,” Watkins said. “Every resident deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and these incidents [more]
Read MoreRegister now for municipal election; absentee voting ongoing
August 3, 2026
Time is running out to cast your ballot in the municipal election on Aug. 25. Residents must register to vote by Monday, Aug. 10, to be eligible to vote in the election. City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 will be on the ballot as well as Huntsville City Schools Board of Education seats in Districts 2 and 3. Incumbent Ryan Renaud was the only candidate to qualify for [more]
Read MoreOne dead, four injured in Jordan Lane shooting
August 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred Sunday, Aug. 2, leaving one person dead and four others injured. At approximately 2:30 a.m., HPD officers responded to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Jordan Lane and Mastin Lake Road. When officers arrived in the 2800 block of Jordan Lane, they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers immediately provided lifesaving aid before both [more]
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