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City of Huntsville offices to close for Christmas holiday
December 22, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will be closed at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed Thursday. Services will resume on Friday. All Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Kids Space and Get-A-Way [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville officials unwrap West Huntsville Recreation Center
December 22, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing and City of Huntsville officials have unwrapped an early present for residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation Center, a 27,350 square-foot facility that will meet a growing need in the fast-growing region. Mayor Tommy Battle, Santa Claus, Council Member John Meredith and Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett celebrate the ribbon cutting of the West Huntsville Recreation Center. “This center [more]
Read MoreStrong steps ahead: Registration now open for Girls on the Run
December 19, 2025
Parks & Recreation invites girls in grades 3-5 to build confidence with every stride by participating in the Girls on the Run 2026 season. The popular program is designed to inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities and confidently stand up for themselves and others. Sessions run March 23 through May 16 and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4–5:30 p.m. To support the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville gives final approval to three requested annexations
December 18, 2025
The City of Huntsville finalized approval of three requested annexations. The largest annexation is for 686.46 acres on the north side of Little Cove Road and on the east and west sides of U.S. 72 East. The land is expected to be used for potential commercial and industrial development. Also approved was the annexation of 36.54 acres on the south side of Martin Road and east of Electronics Boulevard. The land is [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves resurfacing contracts for more than 50 streets
December 18, 2025
The City of Huntsville approved two contracts for roadwork projects in the first phase of the 2026 fiscal year resurfacing budget. Grayson Carter & Sons Contracting LLC was awarded the bid for residential street resurfacing for $2,925,660. Lambert Contracting LLC will handle concrete and ADA upgrades under a contract worth $3,862,950. More than 50 residential streets are included in the first phase. The City has increased its resurfacing budget for 2026 by $500,000 [more]
Read MoreHuntsville-Madison County Public Library adds 50 new local albums to BLAST streaming platform
December 15, 2025
The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has expanded its BLAST music streaming platform with 50 new albums from local artists across north Alabama, further strengthening the city’s growing music ecosystem. The newest collection, available Dec. 15, marks the seventh addition to BLAST since its launch in August 2021. The platform now features music from 245 artists and 279 albums, representing a wide range of genres including metal, Afrobeats, punk, spiritual, hip-hop, R&B, blues, [more]
Read MoreWith growing missions from multiple tenants, Redstone Arsenal continues to flourish
December 12, 2025
Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander of U.S. Space Command, emphasized the strength of the partnerships that make Huntsville a critical hub for innovation, readiness and mission success during a keynote speech at the annual Redstone Update. Gen. Whiting highlighted the accelerating pace in space, and the essential role Redstone Arsenal plays in meeting emerging threats. Whiting noted that Huntsville’s unique ecosystem – a blend of federal agencies, high-tech companies, academia and a [more]
Read MoreCity, community partners open warming centers this weekend due to frigid temperatures
December 12, 2025
With dangerously cold temperatures expected over the weekend, the City of Huntsville and other local organizations will open warming centers for the community on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures will drop into the teens Sunday night and remain below freezing until mid-day on Monday. The City is working with local partners to open warming centers at the following locations: Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors [more]
Read MoreEli Lilly announces $6 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing investment in Huntsville
December 9, 2025
The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) to North Alabama! The global pharmaceutical leader announced plans to invest more than $6 billion in a next-generation manufacturing facility in Huntsville – the largest industrial private investment ever made in the State of Alabama. The advanced facility will be constructed on a 260-acre site at the northeast corner of I-565 and Greenbrier Parkway in Huntsville-Limestone County. [more]
Read MoreHPD welcomes 73rd Academy graduates to the force
December 5, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has formally welcomed the newest members to its ranks, celebrating the graduation of the 73rd Academy Session and the commitment of a new class of officers ready to serve the community. After 19 weeks of rigorous, hands-on training, the following recruits earned their badges and titles as HPD officers: Jacob Adams Brett Driggers Cecil Flanigan David Kim Edgar Montoya Mark Moore Justin Pratt Noah Reed Jabraun Rice Jon Turis Alexander Volesky A ceremony was held at the Alabama [more]
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