News & Updates
Vincent Rutherford Equality March to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville Oct. 4
October 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, Oct. 4, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Equality March. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m., with closures expected to remain in place until approximately 4 p.m. The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on [more]
Read MoreHPD charges 16-year-old following incident at Huntsville City Schools Technical School
October 1, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an incident that left a student injured Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a culinary class at the Huntsville City Schools Technical School. Just before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Memorial Parkway after receiving a report that a student had been injured. Officers located the student with an injury involving a knife. The student sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital [more]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Air Quality
October 1, 2026
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Read MoreTapping into community spirit: Straight to Ale helps keep Huntsville clean
September 30, 2026
For the team at Straight to Ale, giving back to Huntsville isn’t just good citizenship—it’s brewed into their DNA. After 17 years rooted in The Rocket City, the popular brewery’s crew wanted a hands-on way to support the community that has supported them. “We wanted to find a way to make a direct, positive impact in our community, and the Huntsville Green Team’s Adopt-a-Spot program was a great opportunity to do [more]
Read MoreCity Council certifies results of municipal election District 3 runoff
September 29, 2026
The City Council canvassed the results of the municipal election District 3 runoff during a special session. Incumbent Jennie Robinson was certified the winner with 3,776 votes (52.36%). Liliana Peinder had 3,436 votes (47.64%). Voter turnout in the runoff was 19.89%. District 2 Council Member David Little and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling were certified as winners on Sept. 1 All officials elected during the 2026 municipal election will be sworn into office on [more]
Read MoreA Day of Service: Huntsville Comes Together for National Cleanup Day
September 25, 2026
Holmes Park was buzzing with energy on September 19 as more than 220 volunteers braved a sweltering 100+ degree day to support National Cleanup Day and help keep Huntsville litter‑free. Thanks to strong community turnout—including students, alumni, and representatives from Alabama A&M University and Leidos—the event made a visible impact across the Holmes Avenue area. Supported by TVA grant funding, Green Team staff Niki Sothers, Joel Donelan, Lamond Nabors, Dan Waldrop, [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves annexation of LeCroix Farms in Limestone County
September 24, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved the annexation of 236.58 acres of land known as LeCroix Farms in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. LeCroix Farms is south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and west of Greenbrier Parkway. Construction of single-family homes is planned for the site. The annexation was introduced at the Sept. 10 Council meeting. The area shaded in black represents the area introduced for annexation.
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves 2027 fiscal year balanced operating budget
September 24, 2026
With a focus on infrastructure and quality of life, the Huntsville City Council passed the operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year as well as two long-range capital plan budgets. New road improvement projects along with road resurfacing and maintenance total close to $40 million while the City continues to invest in parks and greenways. Public safety remain a priority with authorization for 18 additional public safety personnel and plans for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation spooking up frightfully fun Halloween lineup
September 24, 2026
Parks & Recreation is brewing up a scary fun lineup of fall festivals and Halloween events, welcoming all ghosts, ghouls, witches and friendly monsters to join in on the fun. The fifth annual Halloween Party & Haunted House will be Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park. Attended by thousands of Halloween revelers, the event is a collaboration with the Huntsville Police Department. All Halloween [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Parks and Recreation bring Halloween fun back to John Hunt Park
September 23, 2026
Halloween is taking over John Hunt Park once again, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation team up for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way. Admission is free and open to all ages. The annual celebration gives residents a chance to enjoy the Halloween season while getting to know HPD [more]
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