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City of Huntsville rolls out opening of Stoner Park Skating Rink
September 5, 2025
Lace up your skates, Huntsville! The city’s newest recreational destination is officially open. City leaders gathered to cut the ribbon on the highly anticipated Stoner Park Skating Rink, marking the debut of Huntsville’s premier covered outdoor roller skating venue. The $2.3 million project, designed by Nola Van Peursem Architects and built by Butler Construction, broke ground in July 2024. The rink itself measures 85 by 185 feet and sits under a [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police remind residents to secure vehicles and valuables
September 5, 2025
Huntsville Police are encouraging residents to take simple precautions after noticing an uptick in car break-ins and stolen items. From January through June 2025, there were 435 reported car break-ins, compared to 385 during the same period in 2024. Between April and June, 46 firearms were reported stolen from vehicles. Reports also show Mondays have the highest number of reported car break-ins than any other day. “Every break-in affects real people and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders confident, excited for U.S. Space Command Headquarters transition
September 4, 2025
Local leaders gathered Wednesday for a roundtable media briefing to reaffirm that Huntsville is prepared, excited and ready to welcome U.S. Space Command to its new permanent headquarters at Redstone Arsenal. The move is expected to bring approximately 1,400 direct jobs to the region over the next five years. Mayor Tommy Battle emphasized the gradual pace of growth and Huntsville’s proven track record in managing large-scale expansions. “For those concerned about growth, [more]
Read More‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ helps keep impaired drivers off the road
September 4, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has wrapped up its participation in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which ran Aug. 15 through Sept. 2. Throughout the campaign, HPD’s DUI Task Force and patrol officers worked together to keep the City’s roads safe, conducting traffic safety checkpoints and saturation patrols from 6 p.m. and 4 a.m. The coordinated effort resulted in: 53 drivers arrested for driving under the [more]
Read MoreCity invites community for a conversation on poverty, strengthening the safety net
September 4, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with The ELM Foundation, will host a Community Conversation: Collaborating to Strengthen the Safety Net on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way SW, in John Hunt Park. The event will bring together nonprofit and faith-based leaders for a solutions-focused dialogue on how to better serve residents experiencing poverty or at risk of becoming unhoused. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville ready to fulfill commitments for Space Command
September 2, 2025
Space Command is coming to Huntsville. What’s next? Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal emerged as the clear choice in multiple surveys and reviews as the best home for U.S. Space Command. The decision to locate the four-star command in Alabama also came with commitments to ensure a smooth transition and operational readiness. As part of its proposal, the City of Huntsville pledged $425 million in investments, most of which, about $385 million, is dedicated [more]
Read MoreU.S. Space Command Headquarters is moving to Huntsville
September 2, 2025
Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville has been selected as the permanent headquarters for U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), marking a major milestone in America’s strategic defense posture. The decision, announced by President Donald Trump, follows a thorough, twice-reviewed site selection process that confirmed Huntsville’s ability to support the mission’s long-term objectives and national security priorities. About 1,400 USSPACECOM jobs will transition to Redstone Arsenal over the next five years. State and local partners [more]
Read MoreHPD to manage traffic for Mae Jemison High School homecoming parade
September 2, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will provide traffic control and public safety support for the Mae Jemison High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Rolling Hills neighborhood. The parade will begin at Rolling Hills Elementary School at 5 p.m. and will travel west on Hilltop Terrace, south on Wayne Court, west on Nabors Lane and south on Lumary Drive, ending at the rear of the school. Roads along the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville expands greenway network with two new trails
August 28, 2025
Huntsville is taking another big step toward building a connected citywide trail system. The City approved construction contracts for two new greenways that will expand access, enhance safety and create stronger links between some of the community’s most beloved destinations. Meek Greenway – Meek Greenway is an essential piece of the City’s vision for a north-to-south “greenway spine. Awarded to Alabama Rogers Group, Inc. for $1,797,960, this project will complete a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
August 28, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open from 10 a.m. to [more]
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