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Veterans Day Parade to prompt downtown Huntsville road closures Nov. 11
November 10, 2026
Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Wednesday, Nov. 11, should prepare for road closures and traffic delays as the city hosts its annual Veterans Day Parade. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures beginning at 8 a.m. to accommodate event preparations and parade staging. The closure schedule is as follows: 8 a.m.: Monroe Street near the Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial will close for seating and event preparations. 8 a.m.: Holmes [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle delivers State of the City address focused on Huntsville’s future
November 9, 2026
With celebration and appreciation for Huntsville’s successes parallel with a focused, clear-eyed vision for the city’s future, Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his 18th State of the City address at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom Speaking to a sold-out audience of more than 1,200 business and community leaders as well as Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, Mayor Battle outlined why Huntsville is one of the nation’s most decorated [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Veterans Day
November 9, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day. Municipal offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park, Kids’ Space and the John Hunt Park Pickleball Courts will be open. All recreation centers will be closed. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services reminds residents that with online pet licensing, “Home is a click away”
November 6, 2026
Reuniting lost pets with their families starts long before they wander from home. That’s why Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is encouraging residents to take advantage of its online pet licensing portal, making it easier than ever to register or renew pet licenses from the comfort of home. After all, for many lost pets, home is a click away. Under City ordinance, all dogs and cats 4 months of age and older [more]
Read MoreThe City’s Air Pollution Control awards celebrates clean air education in Huntsville schools
November 5, 2026
Celebrating education efforts about the importance of clean air, the City of Huntsville’s Air Pollution Control (APC) Board presented its annual Achievement Awards. Mayor Tommy Battle, City Director of Natural Resources Darlene Elliott and the APC board recognized Earthscope and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of the City of Huntsville at a City Hall ceremony, two entities that work hand-in-hand to connect with students in Huntsville City Schools. “This is a [more]
Read MoreCouncil Members Bill Kling, David Little, Jennie Robinson take oath of office; Council elects new president
November 2, 2026
The three Huntsville Council Members who won reelection earlier this year took the oath of office in a ceremony at City Hall. District 2 Council Member David Little, District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling were sworn into office after their victories in the municipal election. From left, Council Members Bill Kling, Jennie Robinson and David Little after taking the oath of office following their reelections [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville awards more than $300,000 in federal funds to local nonprofit agencies
October 29, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved funding to eight organizations assisting low- to moderate-income residents. The funding, totaling $319,077, is available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is administered through Community Development Block Grant program. “This is critical support for agencies that do tremendous work in our community,” Community Development Director Scott Erwin said. “The funding provides an array of benefits from aiding young people in preparing for jobs [more]
Read MoreHPD Cold Case Unit resolves two 2010 homicides through renewed investigation
October 28, 2026
More than 15 years after two Huntsville homicides went unsolved, the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Cold Case Unit has established probable cause linking a deceased suspect to both killings, bringing the investigations to a close. Investigators determined that Jeremy Powell, who died in 2013, was responsible for the homicides of Herbert Gray, 60, in July 2010 and Eden Arlene Lua, 41, in November 2010. Both deaths were ruled homicides and were [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services launches Paws in the Park outdoor event series
October 26, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS), in partnership with Healthy Huntsville, is excited to announce Paws in the Park, a new series of outdoor walking events designed to bring the community together, highlight Huntsville’s park trails and give shelter dogs a relaxing break from the shelter environment. Paws in the Park will take place at two favorite local spots: Hays Nature Preserve: 7161 U.S. 431, Owens Cross Roads, Saturday, Nov. 7, 8-11 a.m. Indian Creek [more]
Read MoreGet an inside look at HPD during first-of-its-kind career event
October 23, 2026
A career with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) involves more than what you see on patrol, and HPD is giving prospective applicants and their families a chance to see that firsthand. “Inside HPD: Career Opportunities” will take place Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Public Safety Training Academy, 5365 Triana Blvd. SW. Attendees can meet officers from across the department, learn about their day-to-day responsibilities, ask questions and get [more]
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