Category: Top News
City Unveils Final Designs for Big Spring Park East Expansion
June 24, 2025
Former City Hall site to become vibrant new addition to Huntsville’s signature park Big Spring Park, long considered a cultural and civic hub of Huntsville, will soon offer even more opportunities for recreation, relaxation and community gatherings. City leaders unveiled the final designs for a transformative expansion of Big Spring Park East to the Huntsville Planning Commission for its approval on June 24. The project reimagines the former City Hall site [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site
June 24, 2025
Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of 165-Year-Old Landmark The City of Huntsville is embarking on a visionary master planning process for the historic Huntsville Depot and its surrounding 7-acre property in downtown Huntsville. As one of Alabama’s most treasured landmarks, the City is inviting the public to help determine new civic and community uses that will preserve the site’s legacy while activating it for future generations. Completed in 1860, the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Music Meetup, highlight recent national recognition
June 24, 2025
The Huntsville Music Office will host its next Quarterly Music Meetup on Wednesday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at The Lumberyard Huntsville. Whether you’re a musician, industry pro or just passionate about Huntsville’s sound, this free event is your backstage pass to what’s next for our music scene. Mingle with local music industry stakeholders, network with fellow artists and connect with fans and professionals who are driving the city’s creative energy forward. “We’re [more]
Read More805 After Five rescheduled to June 26 with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa
June 23, 2025
805 After Five, featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 26. The rescheduled event will include a special Juneteenth-themed celebration with Grammy-winning New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk and R&B. The soulful and always dynamic Karmessa will open the show, and Vertical House Records will start the evening with DJ sets beginning at 5 p.m. [more]
Read More805 After Five canceled due to inclement weather
June 19, 2025
805 After Five featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band scheduled for Thursday, June 19, has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Read MorePlanning Department seeks public input for University Drive Transit Oriented Development study
June 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Planning Department will host a kickoff to receive public input on a study analyzing how best to merge public transportation and development along University Drive. The University-Medical Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study kickoff event is Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Charger Union Theater, 4705 Holmes Ave. Following the formal presentation, a more casual gathering will be at [more]
Read MoreLet Huntsville Transit do the driving with free shuttles to 805 After Five
June 17, 2025
As you make plans to attend 805 After Five on Thursday, June 19, let Huntsville Transit make your evening more relaxing. Downtown Huntsville Inc. (DHI) and Huntsville Transit will again be providing free shuttles to Campus 805, alleviating concerns over parking or contending with traffic at the popular concert series. The shuttles will operate from 5-9 p.m. between Lot K, 620 Clinton Ave. W, and Campus 805 at 2620 Clinton Ave. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth
June 17, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, June 19, for Juneteenth. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 20. Garbage collection: Residential collection may be delayed the week of June 16. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [more]
Read More805 After Five celebrates Juneteenth with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karmessa
June 17, 2025
805 After Five returns Thursday, June 19, with a special Juneteenth celebration featuring Grammy-winning New Orleans legends The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk and R&B, the band promises to bring the spirit of the Big Easy to Butler Green at Campus No. 805. Vertical House Records is kicking things off with a DJ set at 5 p.m. followed by soulful local favorite Karmessa, whose dynamic [more]
Read More10 child predators arrested in joint operation with Madison County District Attorney’s Office
June 16, 2025
Ten individuals are facing a combined 34 charges following a successful two-day joint operation carried out by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) in partnership with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. The operation, held June 13–14, proactively focused on identifying and arresting individuals attempting to engage in unlawful sexual activity with minors. Undercover officers posed as minors in online forums and messaging platforms. Each suspect initiated contact, believing they were communicating [more]
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