News & Updates
Rocket 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 MoreParks & Recreation’s Girls Garage returns with hands-on lessons in car care
March 9, 2026
City of Huntsville residents asked and Huntsville Parks & Recreation delivered. Back by popular demand in 2026 is the Girls Garage program at Brahan Spring Recreation Center. Girls Garage empowers women and girls to build confidence in handling basic car care and maintenance. The free, hands-on program is open to ages 15 and older. Participants can choose from three Saturday sessions: March 21, April 18 or May 16 from 9-10 a.m. at [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]
Read MoreHuntsville man wanted in Julia Street homicide arrested after search
March 6, 2026
A Huntsville man wanted on a murder warrant in connection with a homicide earlier this week was arrested on Friday, March 6, following a coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Ahmad Khalil Barney, 20, of Huntsville, was arrested just after 2 p.m. on Century Street without incident. Barney is wanted in connection with the death of Nadiya Dayana Perkins, 19, of Montgomery, who was found deceased around 9 a.m. Wednesday, March [more]
Read MoreFamily-favorite Eggstravaganza egg hunt hops back to John Hunt Park
March 3, 2026
Ready, set, hunt! Huntsville Parks & Recreation is bringing back one of spring’s favorite traditions as EGGstravaganza returns for its fifth year on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at John Hunt Park. The free, family-friendly celebration will take place at the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex, where more than 15,000 eggs will be scattered and ready for children ages 12 and under to collect. Plenty of free parking [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Women’s History Month with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
March 2, 2026
March is Women’s History Month and Parks & Recreation is celebrating with the third annual HerPower Walk on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at John Hunt Park. The family-friendly event will take place on the paved walking trail at the at the John Hunt Park Cross Country Course, 2151 Airport Rd. SW. The free 5K walk is open to women, girls and the men who support them. It [more]
Read MoreHolmes Avenue project to improving multimodal options moves forward
February 26, 2026
The City is another step closer to refurbishing a major downtown corridor that links to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and Cummings Research Park (CRP), approving an engineering design and construction administration services contract with Volkert Inc. The project will cover about 3.25 miles of Holmes Avenue from Spragins Avenue to Sparkman Drive. It will create multimodal transportation options for Holmes Avenue that will further enhance the roadway. The Holmes [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle presents $5.5 million check to Huntsville City Schools
February 26, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, AL – As a result of closing three Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts last year, Mayor Tommy Battle presented a celebratory check for $5,552,689.85 to Superintendent Dr. Clarence Sutton at a recent City Council meeting. “The funds presented to Huntsville City Schools are the direct result of our highly successful TIF districts,” said Mayor Battle. “Best of all, this is not a one-time check. Additional revenues will continue to benefit [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering contract to upgrade two fields at Merrimack Soccer Complex
February 26, 2026
Plans for renovations at Merrimack Soccer Complex, 3501 SW Triana Blvd., are moving forward following City Council approval of an engineering design contract. A $175,000 design services contract with Ivaldi Engineering will produce a feasibility plan to evaluate upgrading Fields 1 and 2 to synthetic turf. The project would mark a third phase of field improvements at the complex, following previous renovations to Fields 11–18. The Merrimack Soccer Complex currently operates 18 lighted fields, [more]
Read MoreNominations now open for 2026 Huntsville Beautification Awards
February 26, 2026
Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the Beautification Awards entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 20, 2026. Beautification awards recognize commercial, business and government properties that enhance Huntsville’s appearance through thoughtful landscape design and consistent maintenance. Properties are evaluated from the curb, with emphasis on first impressions, design, plant health and variety, maintenance, hardscape condition, [more]
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