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City approves annexation for school and future development
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved an ordinance to approve the requested annexation of land in Limestone County. Requested by GL McCrary Farms LLC, the annexation would bring 648.44 acres of land into Huntsville on the south side of Interstate 565 and east and west of Swancott Road. One hundred acres of the annexed land will be for Huntsville City Schools to build a P-8 school and potential expansion. The remaining land will [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle urges preparedness as Huntsville braces for possible winter weather
January 21, 2026
The City of Huntsville is preparing for a potential winter weather event that may impact roadways. As the City anticipates wintry weather, Mayor Tommy Battle also urges residents to make their own preparations. “Preparation is always the key to enduring winter weather events,” Mayor Battle said. “The City is organizing resources and planning for different weather scenarios. At the same time, residents need to have everything in order. Make sure you [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 15, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Kid’s Space [more]
Read MoreHPD announces traffic control plans for annual MLK Day Celebration parade
January 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will provide traffic control for the annual Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MLK Day Celebration Parade on Saturday, Jan. 17. The parade will begin at noon and is expected to end around 2 p.m. HPD officers will be stationed along the route to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, and to help maintain smooth traffic flow in surrounding areas. Traffic Impacts: Williams Avenue (between Church Street and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office, Parks & Recreation celebrate Black History Month with return of free choral concert
January 14, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office and Huntsville Parks & Recreation invite the community to celebrate Black History Month with “Voices of Hope and Power,” a free community choral concert on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. at Cavalry Hill Community Center. Now in its second year, the event will bring together powerful vocal performances from Oakwood University’s Dynamic Praise choir as well as choirs from Alabama A&M University, Lee High School and [more]
Read MoreApplications now open for Civic Engagement Academy spring 2026 cohort
January 12, 2026
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how the City of Huntsville operates and how you can play a role in shaping its future? Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2026 cohort of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA). Hosted by the City’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, CEA is a free program that offers residents an inside look at how local government functions and how citizens can make a meaningful impact in [more]
Read MoreBig Spring Park expansion on former City Hall site moves forward with construction contract award
January 8, 2026
The transformation of the former City Hall site into a vibrant expansion of Big Spring Park East has reached a major milestone. The City awarded a construction contract to Fite Construction Company to convert the former City Hall property at 308 Fountain Circle into an active, accessible public greenspace that enhances downtown Huntsville’s most iconic park. Fite Construction will have 400 days to complete the park expansion for its low bid of [more]
Read MoreNew North Huntsville shopping district moving forward
January 8, 2026
Huntsville’s latest new retail district continues to expand and progresses towards construction later this year. The City approved a contract with Schoel Engineering Company for engineering design and construction administration services for public infrastructure improvements related to the North Village Town Center project at Memorial Parkway and State Route 255 (Northern Bypass). The scope of work includes design and engineering services for general mass grading, utilities, and additional roadway improvements for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville donates historic railroad boxcar to Scottsboro Boys Museum
January 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville is donating a historic “AAR” railroad boxcar* to the Scottsboro Boys Museum, which supports the preservation and education of an important chapter in North Alabama’s history. The boxcar closely resembles the type of rail cars involved in the infamous Scottsboro Boys case, in which nine young African American men were arrested during a 1931 train ride from Chattanooga to Huntsville, and later unjustly accused and convicted of [more]
Read MoreExperience law enforcement firsthand in HPD’s Spring 2026 Academy
January 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy, a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how local law enforcement operates. Members of the 2025 Huntsville Police Department Citizens Police Academy celebrate their graduation after completing the program. The academy is an engaging, hands-on program designed to build stronger connections between the community and the police. Participants will gain a closer look at [more]
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