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City monitoring potential wintry weather, encourages residents to be prepared
January 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions in coordination with the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and regional partners. Warming shelters In addition to monitoring conditions, the City’s continuum of care partners will open warming centers on Saturday. Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW): Open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., to Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. Call 256-427-5400 or email rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org First Stop (206 Stokes St.): [more]
Read MoreHuntsville introduces proposal to name arboretum for longtime Landscape Director Joy McKee
January 22, 2026
The City introduced an ordinance to name the new 3-acre Huntsville Arboretum at John Hunt Park the “Joy McKee Arboretum.” Joy McKee retired after 22 years with the City as the Director of Landscape Management, where she led efforts to substantially expand the City’s natural public spaces, tree canopy and nature-based recreation and educational offerings. She also served for 28 years on the board of Operation Green Team and 26 years [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreements with Blue Origin and SPX to create more than 450 new jobs
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two development agreements that are expected to generate more than 450 new jobs and nearly $200 million in capital investment, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. Blue Origin will invest $71.4 million to expand operations in Cummings Research Park and Jetplex Industrial Park, establishing Alabama as home to its thruster production and creating 105 jobs. In turn, the City will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves new City dog park for Cabela Drive
January 22, 2026
For dog owners everywhere, finding a free, safe place for their dogs to stretch their legs and socialize is always in demand. That search will get a little easier as the City approved an engineering design services contract with Mullins, LLC for a 2-acre dog park and parking area on Cabela Drive. Once complete, this will be the fifth City dog park. The $16,700 design contract includes site surveying, fencing, sidewalks [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves more than $322,000 in grants for nine nonprofit partners
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville has approved Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for nine nonprofit organizations to support programs that benefit low- to moderate-income residents across the city. More than $322,800 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be distributed to organizations providing critical services. “CDBG funding allows us to invest directly in the organizations that are making a difference in our community every day,” [more]
Read MoreCity 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]
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