News & Updates
Show Your #RedWhiteBlueHsv
October 30, 2017
Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville are gearing up for Veterans Day celebrations and invite the public to help honor those who serve or have served in our military. From Nov. 2 – 12, we’re asking residents to show their red, white, and blue colors by flying the American flag; wearing red, white and blue colors, or donning a patriotic pin. Get in the spirit and show your creativity! [more]
Read MoreHousing Expo for Entry Level Homeowners Nov. 4 at Campus No. 805
October 27, 2017
The City of Huntsville’s Community Development Department is hosting a Housing Expo on Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Stone Event Center at Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Avenue West. This half-day event, free to the public, will provide valuable information and guidance for current and potential renters and homeowners in the Huntsville area. Up to 100 exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and offer resources [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of October 23, 2017
October 27, 2017
Read time: 1 minute There’s nothing spooky about these Stats and Facts…well, maybe the last one. Groundbreaking for Groundbreaking Rocket Engines Aerojet Rocketdyne broke ground on a 136K square-foot manufacturing facility in North Huntsville. It also announced the location for its Defense HQ at 950 Explorer Blvd. California Love California-based Parsons broke ground on a new facility for software and hardware integration. It will add 50 employees in Huntsville. VALOR Vietnam Vet and Huntsville resident Gary Michael Rose [more]
Read MoreCity Council – Highlights from the Oct. 26, 2017 Meeting
October 26, 2017
Zoning Council voted to introduce an ordinance to update the hours of operation for the Arts and Entertainment Districts to Thursday through Sunday, 12 noon to 11 p.m. The new times will be voted on at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on Nov. 2. Council approved a resolution, sponsored by Council Member Devyn Keith for Parking and Public Transit to develop a parking program – Save a Spot for Veterans. The [more]
Read MoreGolf Road Shooting Update
October 26, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting in the 2000 block of Golf Road that happened Wednesday night. Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 2000 block of Golf Road shortly before 5:00 p.m. During the investigation officers encountered a subject armed with a handgun and one officer fired at the armed subject striking him. The subject was transported to Huntsville Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The [more]
Read MorePartnership for a Drug Free Community Fall Drug Take Back
October 26, 2017
Partnership for a Drug-Free Community and local law enforcement invite you to come out to our medication take back event to drop off your unwanted or expired medications. The event will be held Saturday October 29th from 9am – noon at 3 locations across Madison County. You can drop off your medications at the Huntsville Police Department North Parking Lot at 815 Wheeler Avenue, Madison Police Department at 100 Hughes [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Offer Safe Halloween Tips with Treats
October 26, 2017
Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray has increased Police patrols in neighborhoods for families celebrating Halloween. Huntsville has been very fortunate over the years not to have any incidents involving motorists or children and our Officers will be monitoring traffic and children to keep that safe record. North Precinct will host their Halloween Event from 6-8 pm at the Lakewood Community Center located at 3601 Kenwood Drive on Tuesday October 31, 2017. South [more]
Read MoreParsons Global Tech Company Expands Huntsville footprint and adds 50 new jobs
October 25, 2017
Mayor Tommy Battle joined leaders from Parsons today in announcing an expansion of the global engineering firm’s Huntsville location to include a new 25,000 square-foot high-bay facility and an additional 50 new jobs. The new facility at 401 Diamond Drive will give Parsons greater capability to accommodate a growing portfolio of work in Huntsville, including software and hardware integration for customers in the defense, intelligence, and infrastructure sectors. “Parsons is a leading company and [more]
Read MoreGet ready to KaBOOM!
October 24, 2017
No, this isn’t a recap of the season two episode ‘Kaboom’ on NBC’s hit show Parks & Recreation. This is real life with Huntsville Parks & Recreation! The Department of Parks & Recreation won a grant last year to build a Let’s Play KaBOOM! playground in the Northwood neighborhood. Let’s Play and KaBOOM! are providing $15,000 in grant money to help get the playground underway, with the Parks & Recreation Department covering the remainder [more]
Read MorePublic input requested on Joint Land Use Study with Redstone Arsenal
October 24, 2017
Huntsville area residents are invited to the first public workshop regarding compatibility planning around Redstone Arsenal The City of Huntsville is hosting the first public workshop for the Redstone Arsenal Joint Land Use Study on October 30, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This workshop will include a presentation with an overview of what a JLUS is, how the public can get involved, and how [more]
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