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Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens application window for firefighters
September 23, 2026
Eager to serve the public and protect someone facing one of their worst days? The opportunity is now available as Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) has opened applications for 2026. To apply, visit JoinHuntsvilleFireandRescue.com. The application window, which opened Sept. 12, will close Thursday, Oct. 22. Huntsville Fire & Rescue will accept applications for Cadet Class 61 through Oct. 22. “Every day, I tell people that working for HFR is the best job [more]
Read MoreGovernors Drive traffic safety study seeks community input at open house
September 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville will hold an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for the community to provide insight and feedback as part of a corridor traffic safety study on Governors Drive. The event will be from 4-8 p.m. at the Gathering Place in First Baptist Church, 600 Governors Dr. SW. The City’s Planning Department has worked with Alta Planning + Design consultants on the project that has included walking tours, [more]
Read MoreArts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville announce naming of the David A. Chan Theatre at the new Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
September 22, 2026
Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville are proud to announce the official naming of the David A. Chan Theatre, located inside the newly transformed Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. Previously the auditorium of former Grissom High School, the revitalized 611-seat venue represents a major milestone in meeting the venue needs of Huntsville’s rapidly growing local arts scene. Invested in and designed by the City [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville receives $10 million federal grant for Resolute Way at Redstone Arsenal
September 22, 2026
Resolute Way will enhance traffic flow entering and exit Redstone Arsenal at Gate 9. The City of Huntsville will receive a $10.8 million grant from the Department of War (DOW) to help fund the first phase of Resolute Way – a critical new road connecting Interstate 565 to Gate 9 at Redstone Arsenal. The DOW announced the grant received through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC). Resolute Way has long been [more]
Read MoreGetting to the root of it: What’s really happening beneath our feet?
September 18, 2026
For generations, many of us have heard and repeated a familiar assumption: Tree roots in the ground mirror the crown above. It’s a tidy thought, but as Huntsville City Arborist Marc Byers explains, it’s far from accurate. And understanding the truth matters for the long‑term health and stability of Huntsville’s urban trees. “The roots may be hidden, but they’re doing all the heavy lifting,” Byers said. “When we take care of [more]
Read MoreTrail of Tears Motorcycle Ride to impact Huntsville traffic Saturday, Sept. 19
September 17, 2026
Thousands of motorcycles will travel through Huntsville on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the 33rd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride makes its way across the city, bringing temporary road closures and traffic delays along portions of U.S. 72 and I-565. The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will assist with traffic control as riders travel through the area between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The ride is expected to reach [more]
Read MoreDistrict 3 City Council runoff election is Sept. 22; polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
September 17, 2026
The City of Huntsville will hold a runoff municipal election for the District 3 City Council seat on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election results will be updated online in real-time. The City Council will certify the runoff election results at a special session on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at noon in City Hall Council Chamber. Sample ballots can be viewed on the City’s website. [more]
Read MoreRipe kicking off fall tour with headlining performance at 805 After Five on Sept. 17
September 15, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is excited to announce a special Huntsville Music Month edition of 805 After Five featuring Ripe with Pat Jamar on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5-9 p.m. at Butler Green at Campus No. 805. This marks the only 805 After Five event during Huntsville Music Month, making it a standout moment in the city’s September celebration of live music and community. “We’re thrilled to bring a band the caliber [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville celebrates opening of dynamic Sandra Moon Community Complex
September 15, 2026
Sandra Moon served on the Huntsville City Council from 1998-2010. The transformation of a former high school campus into an attractive asset for Huntsville residents came to fruition with the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Sandra Moon Community Complex, a destination for recreation, events and enjoyment of the arts. Mayor Tommy Battle, Council President Jennie Robinson, City of Huntsville leaders and members of the Moon family were among those participating in [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville agrees to purchase land near County Line Road
September 14, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved entering into an agreement to purchase approximately 30 acres of land near County Line Road and Old Highway 20 in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The purchase price is $1.5 million. The acquisition of the land is for the construction, establishment, use, operation and maintenance of various governmental functions for the City and other government agencies. The red rectangle outlines the area of the land purchase.
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