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Mayor Tommy Battle presents $5.5 million check to Huntsville City Schools
February 26, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, AL – As a result of closing three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts last year, Mayor Tommy Battle presented a celebratory check for $5,552,689.85 to Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton at a recent City Council meeting. “The funds presented to Huntsville City Schools are the direct result of our highly successful TIF districts,” said Mayor Battle. “Best of all, this is not a one-time check. Additional revenues will continue to benefit [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering contract to upgrade two fields at Merrimack Soccer Complex
February 26, 2026
Plans for renovations at Merrimack Soccer Complex, 3501 SW Triana Blvd., are moving forward following City Council approval of an engineering design contract. A $175,000 design services contract with Ivaldi Engineering will produce a feasibility plan to evaluate upgrading Fields 1 and 2 to synthetic turf. The project would mark a third phase of field improvements at the complex, following previous renovations to Fields 11–18. The Merrimack Soccer Complex currently operates 18 lighted fields, [more]
Read MoreNominations now open for 2026 Huntsville Beautification Awards
February 26, 2026
Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the Beautification Awards entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 20, 2026. Beautification awards recognize commercial, business and government properties that enhance Huntsville’s appearance through thoughtful landscape design and consistent maintenance. Properties are evaluated from the curb, with emphasis on first impressions, design, plant health and variety, maintenance, hardscape condition, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville proposes zoning update to reflect Alabama’s new hemp law
February 25, 2026
Specialty hemp stores would follow same location rules as liquor stores The Huntsville Planning Commission approved a proposed zoning update following Alabama’s new law allowing the sale of certain consumable hemp products. The state law, which took effect Jan. 1, places regulation under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and generally allows consumable hemp products to be sold in: Businesses licensed to sell liquor for off premises consumption only Grocery stores larger than 14,000 [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue recognizes heroic rescues, promotions at annual ceremony
February 20, 2026
Rescues of young children, including a 20-day-old infant, highlighted honors received by more than three dozen Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) personnel at the department’s annual Awards & Promotions Ceremony. Altogether, 39 members of the department were recognized at the ceremony in addition to 20 promotions. Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognized personnel involved in rescues as well as promotions at annual ceremony. “The men and women who wear the HFR uniform are truly [more]
Read MoreHPD officers, sergeant awarded Life-Saving Medals for rescuing man from frigid floodwaters
February 16, 2026
During the Feb. 12 City Council meeting, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sergeant William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions on Dec. 5, 2025, when they rescued a man from frigid, fast-moving floodwater in north Huntsville. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) honored Sgt. William Cunningham, Officer Douglas Morris and Officer Kristin Miller with Life-Saving Medals for their courageous actions in December [more]
Read MoreWork to begin soon on Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project
February 12, 2026
Work will begin soon on the first phase of the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project after the City awarded a contract to Lambert Contracting LLC for channel improvements on Pinhook Creek consisting of channel widening and stream restoration features. The scope of the contract includes improvements to approximately 3,200 linear feet of Pinhook Creek for flood mitigation from Holmes Avenue to Memorial Parkway. The project includes about 100,000 cubic yards [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 MoreCity options 516 acres for future industrial development
February 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council approved a real estate agreement giving the City the option to purchase about 516 acres along U.S. 72 East for potential commercial and industrial development. The property is located adjacent to the Vulcan Materials quarry and is owned by Grassy Pond LP and Huntsville Center Inc. The agreement provides the City with a three-year option to purchase the land. Huntsville will pay $25,000 per year to maintain the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves naming of arboretum for longtime Landscape Director Joy McKee
February 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council has approved an ordinance to name the new three-acre Huntsville Arboretum at John Hunt Park the “Joy McKee Arboretum.” McKee retired after 22 years with the City as Director of Landscape Management, where she spearheaded efforts to improve environmental conservation, substantially expand Huntsville’s tree canopy and enhance natural public spaces. Under her leadership, the City introduced numerous nature-based recreation, community volunteering and educational opportunities – laying the [more]
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