News & Updates
City Council approves agreement formalizing HPD, FBI partnership targeting child exploitation and human trafficking
February 25, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a partnership between the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in support of HPD’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. The agreement enhances coordination with the FBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigator, strengthening intelligence sharing, joint investigations, digital forensic capabilities and access to federal prosecutorial resources. Under the agreement, HPD investigators will work alongside federal [more]
Read MoreHuntsville proposes zoning update to reflect Alabama’s new hemp law
February 25, 2026
Specialty hemp stores would follow same location rules as liquor stores The Huntsville Planning Commission approved a proposed zoning update following Alabama’s new law allowing the sale of certain consumable hemp products. The state law, which took effect Jan. 1, places regulation under the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and generally allows consumable hemp products to be sold in: Businesses licensed to sell liquor for off premises consumption only Grocery stores larger than 14,000 [more]
Read MoreService From the Heart: HAS Team Finds Joy in Giving Back at Kisses & Kibbles
February 25, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) continued to spread the love at their Kisses & Kibbles Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry on Saturday, Feb. 21. The event proved once again how much this community cares for each other and its pets. The annual event is designed to make it easier for City of Huntsville residents to care for their pets. Each household was eligible for one free bag of dog or cat food and [more]
Read MoreWrangle weeds for a greener Huntsville at invasive plant removal event, March 7
February 24, 2026
Huntsville’s Green Team is teaming up with the Land Trust of North Alabama and Wild Ones–North Alabama Chapter to give invasive plants the boot at a city-wide Weed Wrangle event on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Weed Wrangle will allow participants to gain hands-on experience in identifying common invasive plants, learning proper removal techniques, and understanding how native plants help restore balance to our local environment. The event will [more]
Read MoreHPD uses technology to arrest fugitive, capture kidnapping suspect in separate cases
February 24, 2026
License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology helped the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) quickly arrest a violent fugitive and capture a kidnapping suspect in two unrelated investigations last week, leading to the safe recovery of a missing 16-year-old. On Monday, Feb. 16, around 4:30 p.m., HPD’s Patrol Division and the North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center (NAMACC) were alerted to a fugitive wanted in Atlanta for a violent felony. Investigators identified a vehicle associated with the [more]
Read MoreExplore, play and grow at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Fest at West
February 23, 2026
Parks & Recreation invite the Huntsville community to explore the recently opened West Huntsville Recreation Center and its programming on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the first Spring Fest at West. Since its opening in December 2025, the West Huntsville Recreation Center, 150 Martin Rd. SW, has been a popular community destination for fun, fitness and connection. The free, family-friendly event will include interactive games, activities, inflatables, face painting [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue recognizes heroic rescues, promotions at annual ceremony
February 20, 2026
Rescues of young children, including a 20-day-old infant, highlighted honors received by more than three dozen Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) personnel at the department’s annual Awards & Promotions Ceremony. Altogether, 39 members of the department were recognized at the ceremony in addition to 20 promotions. Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognized personnel involved in rescues as well as promotions at annual ceremony. “The men and women who wear the HFR uniform are truly [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates Arbor Day and commitment to urban forestry
February 20, 2026
Mayor Tommy Battle, Council Member Michelle Watkins, community leaders, students and environmental advocates gathered today at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center to celebrate Arbor Day. The event – hosted by the Huntsville Tree Commission with support from the City’s Green Team – featured proclamations, poetry readings, and colorful Arbor Day posters created by James Dawson Elementary School students. Mayor Battle presented an Arbor Day Proclamation before joining dignitaries for a [more]
Read MoreAnimal Services seeking help as shelter reaches Crisis Level 4 capacity for dogs
February 20, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services has reached its highest capacity level for dogs and is appealing to the community for help. The shelter is at Crisis Level 4 after receiving a large-scale intake of 77 animals from a single address – 65 of which are small to medium sized dogs. There is an immediate need to adopt and foster available dogs. “Our kennels are overflowing and we’re utilizing every available space to ensure these [more]
Read MoreSustainable clothing: Breaking the fast fashion cycle
February 20, 2026
Every year, millions of tons of clothing are discarded worldwide. In the United States alone, around 9 million tons of unwanted clothing and footwear end up in landfills annually. This growing waste is driven largely by fast fashion – inexpensive, trend-driven clothing designed to be worn only a few times before being replaced. While fast fashion seems affordable and convenient, it comes with serious environmental consequences. The trend relies on rapid [more]
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