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Raymond W. Jones Community Center opens in John Hunt Park

February 29, 2024 Click to view Raymond W. Jones Community Center opens in John Hunt Park

John Hunt Park welcomed its newest facility with great fanfare following a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration at the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. Once home to the National Guard Armory, the City of Huntsville acquired the 14,000-square-foot building after it closed in 2017. At that time, Parks & Recreation was working on a master plan and build-out for John Hunt Park. They were also managing increased demand for senior programming, [more]

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Huntsville celebrates new beginnings for academic hub on North Parkway

December 6, 2023 Click to view Huntsville celebrates new beginnings for academic hub on North Parkway

Mayor Tommy Battle joined Huntsville City Schools representatives and members of Huntsville City Council to celebrate the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art Central Office and Career Technical Facility. The City transferred 14 acres at the corner of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive to Huntsville City Schools for the new campus. The projected completion date is fall 2025. Referencing the new career tech center, Mayor Battle said the facility will empower [more]

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McThornmor Acres marker paints picture of Huntsville during the Space Race

November 19, 2023 Click to view McThornmor Acres marker paints picture of Huntsville during the Space Race

A marker at the entrance of McThornmor Acres provides a history of the neighborhood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. It’s been nearly two years since McThornmor Acres joined the U.S. Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), but the celebration continues. City representatives, local historians and residents recently unveiled a historic marker at the neighborhood’s entrance that tells its story to passersby. Incorporated in 1956, [more]

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Huntsville hosts town hall geared toward Hispanic community concerns

November 1, 2023 Click to view Huntsville hosts town hall geared toward Hispanic community concerns

Huntsville’s Hispanic and Latino residents shared their thoughts on issues ranging from employment to community policing during a recent town hall at McDonnell Elementary School. Mayor Tommy Battle speaks with a Huntsville resident at a Hispanic Community Town Hall at McDonnell Elementary School. The evening event featured a panel discussion with City leaders on topics specific to the growing Hispanic and Latino communities. Led by Kenny Anderson, Director of the City’s Office [more]

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City Council Member Bill Kling invites Hispanic community to outreach event

October 24, 2023 Click to view City Council Member Bill Kling invites Hispanic community to outreach event

Serving one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, City leaders want to ensure all segments of Huntsville’s diverse population are represented. To that end, District 4 City Council Member Bill Kling invites members of the Hispanic community to a town hall meeting Monday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will be in the McDonnell Elementary School cafeteria, 4010 Binderton Place SW. A light meal will be provided. “I am looking forward [more]

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Huntsville City Council improvement funds support quality-of-life projects, nonprofits

August 16, 2023 Click to view Huntsville City Council improvement funds support quality-of-life projects, nonprofits

A discretionary improvement fund established for each Huntsville City Council district is helping to improve quality of life for citizens across all parts of our community. (From left to right) District 2 Council Member David Little, District 3 Council Member Dr. Jennie Robinson, District 5 Council Member John Meredith, District 4 Council Member Bill Kling and District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith. The City Council proposed a resolution last year that would [more]

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Donation accepted for new skate park at John Hunt Park

July 27, 2023 Click to view Donation accepted for new skate park at John Hunt Park

As the new skate park at John Hunt Park nears completion, excitement is building and support for the project only continues to grow. During Thursday’s meeting, the Huntsville City Council authorized the acceptance of the approximately $2.7 million skate park, through funds allocated by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. Team Pain, one of the world’s most popular skate park design firms, has wrapped up its portion of the 52,000-square-foot build. [more]

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City approves contract to build Hays Farm Sports Park

January 26, 2023 Click to view City approves contract to build Hays Farm Sports Park

Two new sports fields are coming soon to South Huntsville. The City approved a $2.4 million contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation to build facilities for the Hays Farm Sports Park. The contract includes two regulation-size, multipurpose fields suitable for soccer, lacrosse and other activities. The lighted turf fields will be supported by a restroom pavilion, 120 lighted parking spaces, perimeter fencing, landscaping and irrigation. The nine-acre sports park will be located on [more]

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Get a snapshot of Huntsville’s growth with 2022 Development Review

January 26, 2023 Click to view Get a snapshot of Huntsville’s growth with 2022 Development Review

Huntsville’s annual compilation of construction and real estate data for 2022 is now live. Published by the City of Huntsville’s Long-Range Planning Division, the 2022 Huntsville Development Review is an in-depth snapshot of the City’s progress over the past year. The report, which features data obtained from City records and the North Alabama Multiple Listing Service (NALMLS), is especially useful for those considering buying or selling property, building new structures or moving [more]

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Huntsville municipal offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 11, 2023 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential curbside collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 16-20. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.

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