News & Updates
Meridian Street to close Oct. 17 for Alabama A&M homecoming parade
October 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist the Alabama A&M University Police Department with traffic control for the university’s annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17. Road closures are expected to begin at approximately 7:45 a.m. Meridian Street will be closed between U.S. 72 and Industrial Drive, including side streets and access roads connecting to Meridian Street within the affected area. Drivers should plan for delays and seek alternate routes. The parade [more]
Read MoreMomentum in every measure: Huntsville Music Month hits new high notes
October 13, 2026
As Huntsville moves through October, the energy of September is still easy to feel. Huntsville Music Month returned bigger than ever in 2026, with more than 340 live music events taking place across the city throughout September. Concerts filled venues, parks and breweries. Music showed up in museums, classrooms and City Hall. Huntsville artists also traveled beyond the Rocket City to perform on national and international stages. The total easily surpassed [more]
Read MoreOne year in, HPD’s STRIKE Unit takes on human trafficking and child exploitation
October 13, 2026
One year after launching its specialized STRIKE Unit, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is evaluating the progress, challenges and investigative priorities shaping its work to combat human trafficking and internet crimes against children. HPD brought members of the unit together at a media roundtable to discuss the realities of these investigations, the role of digital evidence and technology and the collaboration required among local, state and federal law enforcement partners. During its [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Tree Commission honors visionary leader who helped shape the City’s urban forest
October 13, 2026
Long before tree canopy preservation, landscaping standards and urban forestry became common priorities in communities across Alabama, Charles “Chuck” Weber was laying the foundation for Huntsville’s future. Today, the Huntsville Tree Commission recognized Weber with the Tree Hero Award, honoring his decades of leadership, advocacy and innovation in urban forestry. His contributions helped establish many of the policies and programs that continue to guide Huntsville’s approach to tree preservation and management. “Chuck’s [more]
Read MoreJoin the City of Huntsville’s Planning Department for public meetings during Community Planning Month
October 12, 2026
The City of Huntsville is celebrating Community Planning Month in October with a series of public meetings to promote engagement with citizens, provide insight into the planning process and discuss current and future projects. Mayor Tommy Battle presented a proclamation to the Planning Department at the Oct. 8 Council meeting while commending their work. Mayor Tommy Battle, center, presents a Community Planning Month proclamation to members of the City’s Planning Department. From [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville moves forward with design contracts on Limestone County roads
October 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two engineering design contracts for road improvements in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. The City approved a design contract with SAIN Associates for the Greenbrier Parkway interchange at Interstate 565 for northbound access improvements that will include upgrades at Greenbrier Parkway and Greenbrier Road about a half-mile north of the interchange. The contract, to be completed by April 2028, will include a traffic corridor analysis, field surveys and new [more]
Read MoreDesign contract certified for next section of North Huntsville Greenway
October 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville entered a design contract with Barge Design Solutions Inc. for an engineering service for the next segment of the North Huntsville Greenway. The portion of the greenway covered by the contract, known as Segment C, consists of approximately 4,500 feet of greenway between Holmes Avenue and Pratt Avenue, connecting the city’s transit center to the current PARC greenways, parallel to Pinhook Creek. It includes surveying, permitting and [more]
Read MoreCity Council approves Mayor Battle’s appointments of departments heads, key staff
October 8, 2026
The Huntsville City Council approved five personnel appointments made by Mayor Tommy Battle. The appointments are an implementation of a reorganization plan proposed by Mayor Battle and approved by the City Council at the Sept. 24 meeting. The appointments approved by City Council: Senior Director of Engineering – Kathy Martin: Responsibilities include leading and integrating the efforts of several departments engaged in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the city’s transportation, drainage, and sewer [more]
Read More805 After Five concludes 2026 season with Jackie Venson on Oct. 15
October 8, 2026
The free 805 After Five concert series wraps up its 2026 season Thursday, October 15 with Jackie Venson and the Otis Walker Band. The season finale takes place from 5-9 p.m. at Butler Green at Campus No. 805. “We’re closing out the 805 After Five season with an incredible lineup of talent that brings together standout touring artists from Austin and Huntsville,” said Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella. “Jackie Venson is [more]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have a voice in HPD’s reaccreditation
October 5, 2026
Huntsville residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of policing in their community by sharing feedback with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) pursues reaccreditation. Residents can submit comments through CALEA’s online public comment portal, which allows members of the community to provide feedback on HPD’s delivery of public safety services, community engagement, professionalism and overall performance. Comments may include [more]
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