Category: Top News
Green Ambassador awards ceremony celebrates sustainability projects in Huntsville schools
May 16, 2025
With a near-overflow crowd at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park, the Green Ambassador program commended students and teachers across Huntsville for sustainability projects both inside and outside the classroom at an awards ceremony on Thursday, May 15. Wrapping up its second year, the Green Ambassador program is the educational arm of the City of Huntsville’s Green Team. Student projects ranged from recycling to creating community gardens designed to [more]
Read MoreSound the alarm: Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens applications for firefighters
May 15, 2025
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) is sounding the alarm for future firefighters to join the department and make a difference protecting lives and property. HFR announced it will begin accepting applications for firefighters on May 20 and provided details and instructions about navigating the application process at a news conference. City Administrator John Hamilton discusses Huntsville Fire & Rescue opening applications for firefighters. “This is not just a job, it’s a career opportunity,” [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Father’s Day weekend with Dads’ Day at the Park
May 15, 2025
On Father’s Day weekend next month, Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites families to celebrate the dads and father figures who make a difference every day with a special event in John Hunt Park. Dads’ Day at the Park will be Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and promises a day filled with [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit launches free shuttle for 805 After Five concert series
May 14, 2025
Getting to one of Huntsville’s favorite live music events just got easier. In response to community feedback about parking accessibility, the City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) are partnering to pilot a free shuttle service for the 805 After Five concert series. The free service will launch Thursday, May 15, and will run from 5-9 p.m., helping concertgoers get to and from Butler Green at Campus 805 with ease. Attendees [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police officers honored at National TOP COPS Awards for heroic hostage rescue
May 13, 2025
Sgt. Kevin Lambert and Officer Jason Toney of the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received national recognition at the 32nd annual TOP COPS Awards dinner in Washington D.C. for their heroic actions that helped save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation last August. Hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the awards ceremony honors officers from federal, state, county, tribal and local agencies across the country [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office showcases week of free live music events
May 13, 2025
From the riverbanks at Ditto Landing to the heart of MidCity, the Huntsville Music Office is helping kick off a vibrant week of free outdoor concerts and community celebrations, offering something for every music lover across the Rocket City. On Wednesday, May 14, the Summer Sunset Concert Series returns to Ditto Landing with Mike Roberts performing from 6-8 p.m. Presented with Artemis Music Productions, the family-friendly event also features food trucks [more]
Read MoreFatal shooting near Jefferson Street believed to be accidental
May 12, 2025
UPDATE (Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.): The victim in the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 12, has been identified as Christopher Keunta Hatcher, 24, of Huntsville. Evidence indicates the firearm was discharged by a juvenile who was handling it inside the vehicle. As a result of these findings, no charges will be filed in this case. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reason to believe the fatal [more]
Read MoreBuild your future at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Trades Career Expo
May 9, 2025
Visit the Max Luther Community Center Friday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Trades Career Expo to connect with Huntsville professionals, employers and training programs in the skilled trades industry. The Huntsville Parks & Recreation event will offer networking opportunities to those looking to gain hands-on experience, explore different career pathways, prepare to apply for new jobs and more. Welcomed guests and recruiters from public, private and educational organizations [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit offers free Orbit bus rides for cyclists during Bus & Bike Week
May 9, 2025
In celebration of Bus and Bike Week and Bike to Work Week, Huntsville Transit is offering free Orbit fixed-route bus rides for riders with bicycles May 12-18. This special promotion, part of Healthy Huntsville’s Huntsville Bike Month, encourages residents to explore eco-friendly transportation options and discover the benefits of combining biking with public transit. “Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands or just enjoying the outdoors, this is a great opportunity to [more]
Read MoreAir Evac Lifeteam donates windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to support safer helicopter landings
May 8, 2025
Air Evac Lifeteam has donated two airport-style windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) to enhance the safety of medical helicopter landings. The windsocks were installed at two public safety sites: Fire Station 6 on Drake Avenue and the Public Safety Training Field on Triana Boulevard. While the training field location is used to train firefighters for rescue operations with helicopters and their crews, the Drake Avenue location is frequently used [more]
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