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City of Huntsville, community partners to open warming centers
January 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville and other local organizations will open warming centers for the community as temperatures are expected to drop significantly next week. The National Weather Service reports an Arctic air mass will bring bitterly cold temperatures to the area this weekend, leading to dangerous wind chills by the morning of Monday, Jan. 20. Accordingly, the City is working with local partners to open warming centers at the following locations: Community Warming Center [more]
Read MoreApplications open for Civic Engagement Academy’s spring 2025 session
January 16, 2025
Citizens interested in learning about city government and making a difference in the Huntsville community are invited to apply for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) spring 2025 session. This free, eight-week program is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become more involved in their community. Through a combination of classroom instruction and interactive activities, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement. The Civic Engagement Academy [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access), Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police to assist with traffic control for the annual MLK Day Celebration parade
January 14, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control during Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc.’s MLK Day Celebration parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. The parade will start at noon and end around 2 p.m. HPD officers will be stationed along the parade route to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, as well as to manage traffic flow in the surrounding areas. To facilitate staging for the parade, the intersection of [more]
Read MoreCold temperatures, icy roads pose hazards despite improving conditions
January 11, 2025
Although roads in Huntsville and Madison County may appear clear, icy conditions are creating hazardous driving conditions in the area. At 7 a.m., Huntsville Police and ALDOT closed the elevated sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 access ramps, but were able to reopen them by mid-morning.“ While rain helped melt the snow yesterday, black ice formed overnight on roads, sidewalks and across parking lots,” Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff [more]
Read MoreHuntsville, Madison and Madison County unite to address treacherous road conditions
January 10, 2025
As crews continue to clear snow-covered roads from Winter Storm Cora, regional leaders urge residents to avoid travel unless necessary due to worsening conditions. The National Weather Service forecasting office in Huntsville said sleet and freezing rain is expected to fall throughout the afternoon, making road clearance more difficult. Precipitation is expected to end at about 8 p.m. “That may be the most dangerous time of this storm,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle appoints new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director
January 9, 2025
The City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office (ODEI) will soon be under new leadership following Mayor Tommy Battle’s appointment of Dr. Randy Barbour, Jr., as the new director. Dr. Barbour’s appointment received unanimous approval from the City Council at its Thursday, Jan. 9 meeting. Dr. Barbour, who previously served as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Alabama A&M University, brings extensive experience from positions held at the Harris Home for Children, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Hall to close Friday for winter weather
January 9, 2025
City Hall, municipal offices and facilities and Municipal Court will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, due to the forecasted winter storm. Huntsville Transit will suspend Orbit fixed route and Access service on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11. Transit service will resume Monday, Jan. 13. All Parks & Recreation facilities as well as Animal Services will be closed until Monday, Jan. 13. For real-time information about road conditions and closures, signup to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville and regional partners taking proactive approach to winter weather as State of Emergency issued
January 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville, Madison County and the City of Madison are in active coordination as north Alabama prepares for a winter storm on Friday. Preparations are continuing to help minimize the impact on roads with the expected snow and ice, though driving conditions are anticipated to be treacherous. A winter storm warning goes into effect at midnight Thursday for north Alabama, including Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties. Gov. Kay Ivey [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services offers tips on safeguarding pets from winter weather
January 9, 2025
As you prepare for the forecasted winter weather, Huntsville Animal Services is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe and comfortable. “A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too cold for us, it’s too cold for pets outside,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer. “Winter weather can be as challenging for pets as for people. Following these tips, pet owners can keep [more]
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