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Application deadline nears for Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2026–2027
April 16, 2026
The City of Huntsville is issuing a final reminder to students and families that the application window for the 2026-2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is closing soon. All applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10 p.m. MYAC is a yearlong leadership and civic engagement program designed for rising high school freshmen through seniors. Participants gain hands-on experience with City operations, collaborate with civic leaders, and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates National Community Development Week with expanded home rehabilitation efforts
April 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Community Development Week, an annual opportunity to highlight the impact of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and recognize how these investments strengthen neighborhoods, support vulnerable residents and expand access to safe, stable housing. Each year, Huntsville uses CDBG funds to deliver essential home rehabilitation services to low‑income seniors, helping longtime residents remain safely in the homes and [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Good Friday
March 31, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. Garbage collection will not be affected by the holiday and Huntsville Transit will operate on its normal schedule. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 6. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space will be open during their usual hours. All other facilities will be closed. Public Safety: Essential [more]
Read MoreRocket City Rising: U.S. Space Command deputy commander to keynote GEOHuntsville Summit
March 10, 2026
Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, will be a keynote speaker at the GEOHuntsville Summit on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The Summit’s theme, “Rocket City Rising,” will spotlight conversations at the intersection of geospatial, space and artificial intelligence. Organizers noted the Summit will award scholarships to local students. “The GEOHuntsville Summit is all about shaping the next frontier of artificial intelligence, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville leaders in Montgomery: ‘Nobody represents Alabama better than Huntsville and Madison County’
March 6, 2026
More than 120 people from the Huntsville area traveled to Montgomery this week with the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce to visit with state leaders. The sessions and conversations were informative and enlightening, bridging the three-hour driving distance between Alabama’s largest city and the state’s capital. But it also represented the Huntsville community, its successes and its impact on the rest of the state. More than 120 business and community leaders participated [more]
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