Category: District 3
City of Huntsville announces unofficial results of municipal election
August 26, 2026
The City of Huntsville announced unofficial results from the municipal election on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for City Council races in Districts 2, 3 and 4 and in Huntsville City Schools Board of Education races in Districts 2 and 3. If no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in a race, a runoff will take place Sept. 22 between the two highest vote-getters in that race. Unofficially, 12,989 votes were cast [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville reminds residents to make plans to vote in Aug. 25 municipal election
August 20, 2026
Voting machines have been tested in advance of the Aug. 25 municipal election. The City of Huntsville’s municipal election is Tuesday, Aug. 25, for City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 and Huntsville City Schools Board of Education seats in Districts 2 and 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election results will be updated online in real-time. The City Council will certify the election results at [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 MoreFinal construction phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex nearing completion
June 26, 2026
The work is continuing in the final construction phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex and the ribbon cutting is only weeks away. The site of the former Grissom High School at 7901 Bailey Cove Rd. already includes the South Huntsville Public Library and outdoor athletic venues and will soon provide a new home for Arts Huntsville and expanded recreational spaces on the south end of the campus. “This last phase opens [more]
Read MoreHuntsville extends greenway network with two major expansions
February 12, 2026
Huntsville is taking the next step in expanding its greenway network with two significant projects funded through partnership agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). These include: A 2.4-mile multiuse path along Bailey Cove and Four Mile Post roads in south Huntsville Phase II of the Miller Branch Greenway, a 1.6-mile segment in west Huntsville Both projects will utilize Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds, a federal program administered by ALDOT that supports pedestrian [more]
Read MoreHuntsville enters funding agreement for Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority project
December 4, 2025
The City entered into a funding agreement with the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority (HMCRA) to assist in replacement of the Aldridge Creek railroad bridge. Project also includes other upgrades along the railroad. The city is contributing $800,000 to the project with the total cost of the project being $6,320,200. Remaining funds will be paid for by HMCRA, Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) and a 2022 Federal Railroad Administration [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to apply for federal grants to grow bike paths, greenways
November 20, 2025
The City of Huntsville will apply for two federal grants to assist with two multi-modal projects that will expand bike paths and greenways. The Transportation Alternatives Program grants would provide $800,000 for the Bailey Cove Multi-Use Path & Safety Improvements Project and $797,464 for the second phase of the Miller Branch Greenway. The Bailey Cove project involves construction of 2.4 miles of 12-foot-wide ADA-compliant multi-use path from Weatherly Road to Four Mile [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council launches Deck the Districts competition
November 19, 2025
If you love to dress up your house and yard for Christmas, the Huntsville City Council invites you to enter the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit quality photos of their holiday displays. Professional display [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police announce plans for new South Precinct location
August 20, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is taking the next step toward improving public safety and community accessibility with plans for a new South Precinct facility. The City Council recently gave the green light to buy the property for the new precinct during its Aug. 14 meeting, with a purchase price of $435,973.50. “The new South Precinct is about strengthening our operations,” Chief Kirk Giles said. “From response times to accessibility, this facility [more]
Read MoreNew pedestrian safety features coming to Bailey Cove Road
March 19, 2025
Pedestrian safety measures on Bailey Cove Road will soon be improved through the activation of a new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB). The City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Division will activate the RRFB at the pedestrian crossing near McGucken Park at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 20, weather permitting. The RRFB system will improve pedestrian safety by increasing driver awareness and ensuring safer crossings for park visitors, families and nearby residents. The RRFB emits [more]
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