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Huntsville moves forward with National Historic Register nominations for Magnolia Terrace, Brothers Heights
October 9, 2025
The City approved an agreement with Dr. Caroline Swope, principal of Kingstree Studios, to prepare National Register of Historic Places nominations for the Magnolia Terrace and Brothers Heights/Gurley Additions neighborhoods. The $35,000 project is funded through a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the Alabama Historical Commission, which will provide 60% of the cost, with the City covering the remaining 40%. Dr. Swope, who conducted a 2021 survey of the area, identified [more]
Read MoreCity Council requests Northern Bypass extension to be named Bob Wade Lane
October 9, 2025
The City Council approved a resolution asking the Alabama State Legislature to name a new extension of the Northern Bypass to Bob Wade Lane. This section of State Route 255 (SR 255) runs from Pulaski Pike to North Memorial Parkway. For continuity, an initial proposal recommended naming the new section as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Road, which is the highway’s name from Research Park Boulevard to Pulaski Pike. Following a series [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to study construction of new interchange on Interstate 65
October 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville has commissioned a study to evaluate a new interchange on Interstate 65 north of the I-565 interchange at Exit 340 and south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road at Exit 347 in Limestone County. Skipper Consulting will conduct the study. The scope of the project includes traffic analysis and defining a corridor for an east-west connector to I-65. The objective is to provide connectivity between U.S. 31, I-65 and [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville enters agreement for PARC project grant funding
October 9, 2025
As the start of construction date draws nearer, the City formally entered into an agreement to accept a $20 million federal grant to help fund the Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project. The City in 2022 won the competitive Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) construction grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, as part of the City’s plan to reduce flooding, improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to celebrate versatile Planning Department during Community Planning Month
October 9, 2025
Looking decades into the future, City of Huntsville planners envision where new roads should be built and where growth will occur. The City’s Planning Department also casts an eye to the past through historic preservation to the present, cultivating a dynamic music scene that’s emulated across the nation. With Community Planning Month in October, the City has a lot to celebrate. Mayor Tommy Battle will issue a proclamation, and members of [more]
Read MoreDink Pink in support of breast cancer awareness with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
October 8, 2025
Parks & Recreation invites pickleball players of all skill levels to visit participating recreation centers on Wednesday, Oct. 15, for the inaugural city-wide Dink Pink Pickleball Day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The free open-play sessions welcome all skill levels and while healthy competition is welcome, players are encouraged to serve, rally and dink in honor of those affected by breast cancer. Players and cheering sections are [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seek feedback for national reaccreditation
October 6, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is asking residents for feedback as it pursues reaccreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Residents can share their comments through CALEA’s online public comment portal, which is designed to gather input on HPD’s delivery of public safety services, community engagement, professionalism and overall performance. Comments may include commendations as well as concerns and will be reviewed directly by CALEA as part [more]
Read MoreFall cleanup: Keeping curbs, gutters free of leaves and debris
October 2, 2025
Make sure fallen leaves stay clear of storm drains Every fall, the red, gold and russet leaves falling across Huntsville offer a vivid reminder of the changing season. But those same leaves, if left unchecked in our curbs and gutters, can cause serious headaches for homeowners, motorists and the city alike. Flooding, street damage and safety hazards When leaves pile up along the curb or slip into storm drains, they can block vital [more]
Read More$25K reward offered in 2013 homicide of Lt. Colonel Alonzo McGhee
October 2, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD), in partnership with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (Army CID), continues to investigate the 2013 homicide of Lieutenant Colonel Alonzo McGhee, with Army CID offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. On Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, around 10:30 p.m., HPD officers found Lt. Col. McGhee suffering from gunshot wounds in a driveway in the [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Huntsville’s vibrant cultures at iFest on Saturday, Oct. 4
October 1, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs is proud to support the International Festival of North Alabama (iFest) 2025, a vibrant celebration of global cultures, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building, 2180 Airport Road SW. iFest is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone in the community. Attendees can enjoy a Parade of Nations, live traditional music, folk dance performances, fashion shows [more]
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