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City Council certifies results of municipal election District 3 runoff
September 29, 2026
The City Council canvassed the results of the municipal election District 3 runoff during a special session. Incumbent Jennie Robinson was certified the winner with 3,776 votes (52.36%). Liliana Peinder had 3,436 votes (47.64%). Voter turnout in the runoff was 19.89%. District 2 Council Member David Little and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling were certified as winners on Sept. 1 All officials elected during the 2026 municipal election will be sworn into office on [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves annexation of LeCroix Farms in Limestone County
September 24, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved the annexation of 236.58 acres of land known as LeCroix Farms in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. LeCroix Farms is south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and west of Greenbrier Parkway. Construction of single-family homes is planned for the site. The annexation was introduced at the Sept. 10 Council meeting. The area shaded in black represents the area introduced for annexation.
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves 2027 fiscal year balanced operating budget
September 24, 2026
With a focus on infrastructure and quality of life, the Huntsville City Council passed the operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year as well as two long-range capital plan budgets. New road improvement projects along with road resurfacing and maintenance total close to $40 million while the City continues to invest in parks and greenways. Public safety remain a priority with authorization for 18 additional public safety personnel and plans for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Parks and Recreation bring Halloween fun back to John Hunt Park
September 23, 2026
Halloween is taking over John Hunt Park once again, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation team up for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way. Admission is free and open to all ages. The annual celebration gives residents a chance to enjoy the Halloween season while getting to know HPD [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces unofficial results of District 3 City Council runoff election
September 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville announced unofficial results for the District 3 City Council runoff municipal election on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Unofficial results: *Jennie Robinson – 3,773 (52.35%) Liliana Peinder – 3,434 (47.65%) Voter turnout in the runoff was 19.87%. Election results will be certified by the City Council at a special session at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Council Chamber in Huntsville City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle. *- incumbent
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue opens application window for firefighters
September 23, 2026
Eager to serve the public and protect someone facing one of their worst days? The opportunity is now available as Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) has opened applications for 2026. To apply, visit JoinHuntsvilleFireandRescue.com. The application window, which opened Sept. 12, will close Thursday, Oct. 22. Huntsville Fire & Rescue will accept applications for Cadet Class 61 through Oct. 22. “Every day, I tell people that working for HFR is the best job [more]
Read MoreGovernors Drive traffic safety study seeks community input at open house
September 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville will hold an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for the community to provide insight and feedback as part of a corridor traffic safety study on Governors Drive. The event will be from 4-8 p.m. at the Gathering Place in First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Dr. SW. The City’s Planning Department has worked with Alta Planning + Design consultants on the project that has included walking tours, [more]
Read MoreArts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville announce naming of the David A. Chan Theatre at the new Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
September 22, 2026
Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville are proud to announce the official naming of the David A. Chan Theatre, located inside the newly transformed Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. Previously the auditorium of former Grissom High School, the revitalized 611-seat venue represents a major milestone in meeting the venue needs of Huntsville’s rapidly growing local arts scene. Invested in and designed by the City [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville receives $10 million federal grant for Resolute Way at Redstone Arsenal
September 22, 2026
Resolute Way will enhance traffic flow entering and exit Redstone Arsenal at Gate 9. The City of Huntsville will receive a $10.8 million grant from the Department of War (DOW) to help fund the first phase of Resolute Way – a critical new road connecting Interstate 565 to Gate 9 at Redstone Arsenal. The DOW announced the grant received through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC). Resolute Way has long been [more]
Read MoreGetting to the root of it: What’s really happening beneath our feet?
September 18, 2026
For generations, many of us have heard and repeated a familiar assumption: Tree roots in the ground mirror the crown above. It’s a tidy thought, but as Huntsville City Arborist Marc Byers explains, it’s far from accurate. And understanding the truth matters for the long‑term health and stability of Huntsville’s urban trees. “The roots may be hidden, but they’re doing all the heavy lifting,” Byers said. “When we take care of [more]
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