News & Updates
Air Evac Lifeteam donates windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue to support safer helicopter landings
May 8, 2025
Air Evac Lifeteam has donated two airport-style windsocks to Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) to enhance the safety of medical helicopter landings. The windsocks were installed at two public safety sites: Fire Station 6 on Drake Avenue and the Public Safety Training Field on Triana Boulevard. While the training field location is used to train firefighters for rescue operations with helicopters and their crews, the Drake Avenue location is frequently used [more]
Read MoreHuntsville extends contract to develop MPO bike plan
May 8, 2025
Work continues on developing a bicycling plan for the Huntsville area as the City extended its contract with Alta Planning + Design. The extension restates the end date as Sept. 30, 2025. The City and Alta have worked together since December 2023 on constructing an enhanced bicycling plan for the Huntsville area as part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization. The project collected extensive input from bicycling enthusiasts last year through public [more]
Read MoreTraffic engineers seek safety and consistency in speed limit changes
May 8, 2025
A section of Balch Road, between Balch Road/US Hwy. 72 to Capshaw Road, dropped from 45 to 40 miles per hour (MPH). This matches the speed limit along other sections of Balch Road under Madison County jurisdiction. At the East-End of I-565 where the road continues as US Hwy. 72, the City requested the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) adjust the speed limit to 55 MPH along the controlled access road [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash to support teachers with school supplies needed to equip students
May 8, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and local nonprofit Free 2 Teach are teaming up once again – this time for the After School Bash, a community-wide celebration designed to support public school teachers with the supplies they need to equip students. Set for Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park, the event will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue team up for Heroes on the Block Community Party
May 7, 2025
Huntsville’s Public Safety community is uniting to elevate a popular event to new heights with the objective of growing engagement with residents. The Heroes on the Block Party is a free, fun-filled community event sponsored by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. “We’ve been hosting block parties [more]
Read MoreMayor’s Bike Ride canceled due to inclement weather
May 2, 2025
The 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride with Mayor Tommy Battle, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has been canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather.
Read MoreHow to ensure success mulching around your trees
April 30, 2025
Trees are the backbone of a well-designed landscape. They improve the aesthetics, temperature, air purification, soil conservation, noise reduction, wildlife habitat and increase property value. Mulching trees correctly will improve tree health and longevity. Learn how to spot a tree volcano and correct it. The Huntsville Tree Commission has simple guidelines to ensure tree mulching success: Place a wide (2-3 feet radius) mulch bed (3-4 inches deep) around the tree. The root [more]
Read More4 tips to help maintain air quality in Huntsville
April 30, 2025
Air quality is something we tend to take for granted in Huntsville but it’s critical to pay attention to our daily choices. In our growing city, it takes all of us to help keep our air clean. Here are a few easy tips to help reduce air pollution: Drive Less, Ride More: Consider carpooling when you can, using the greenway system if possible or taking public transit. Even carpooling twice a week [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police DUI Task Force to conduct traffic safety checkpoints
April 29, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the weekend of May 2-4 as part of its ongoing commitment to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety. Photo Courtesy: Dawn Lively This series of checkpoints will be the department’s first dedicated safety checkpoint held in memory of Kathrynn Lively, who tragically lost her life on August 31, 2022, when an impaired driver failed to yield the [more]
Read MoreSpring into action on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with fee-waived adoptions
April 29, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services is marking National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, celebrated April 30, by waiving adoption fees for most adult pets from April 30-May 14. This special event allows residents to open their hearts and homes to a shelter pet in need while helping the shelter reduce overcrowding. “Every pet deserves a loving home, and National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is the perfect reminder of how life-changing adoption can be,” [more]
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