News & Updates
Walking the Walk: Volunteering for Huntsville Animal Services
January 28, 2026
For years, Susan Lash supported Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) in small but meaningful ways: following along on social media, donating food and treats, fostering a dog in 2021, and helping with Trunk or Treat events. Still, she hesitated to take the step into regular volunteering. “Like a lot of people, I worried it would be too hard or too sad to spend time with the dogs and then leave them at [more]
Read MoreHousing growth remains strong, 2025 Huntsville Development Review reveals
January 27, 2026
Huntsville’s growth continued at a steady pace in 2025, as strong housing demand, new neighborhoods and expanding businesses contributed to Alabama’s fastest-growing city. Nearly 5,000 new housing units came online last year, building on the record pace set in 2024, according to the City of Huntsville’s 2025 Development Review. The annual report, prepared by the City’s Planning Department, offers a clear picture of how people and investment are moving across the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit Resumes Service Jan. 26, with Exceptions
January 26, 2026
Huntsville Transit resumed normal service on all routes, Mon, Jan. 26 with the following exceptions: · Route 6: Transit will not service Jones Valley or the Valley Bend Shopping Center, Jan. 26. All other stops on Route 6 will operate as usual until 9 p.m. · Routes 7, 8 and 10: On Jan. 26, the pick-up/drop-off stop at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center will move from the parking lot on [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville addresses winter weather impacts, road conditions, delayed openings
January 25, 2026
Dangerously cold temperatures, subzero wind chills and lingering moisture on the roads are expected to impact travel and business operations on Monday morning. A major concern is black ice, particularly in higher elevations and anywhere standing water occurs. “We’ll be driving around, expecting to find ice, so we can close roads before accidents happen,” said Sgt. Chris Jackson, Public Information Officer, Huntsville Police Department. “If you must travel, take your time and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville welcomes college football to Joe Davis Stadium
January 23, 2026
UNA to take on Samford in 2026 opening game at Wicks Family Field For the first time in its renewed configuration, Division I college football will be played at Joe Davis Stadium. The 2026 college football season will start on August 29 on Wicks Family Field with the renewal of an in-state rivalry as the University of North Alabama will take on Samford, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. “When we renovated Joe [more]
Read MoreCity monitoring potential wintry weather, encourages residents to be prepared
January 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville is continuing to monitor winter weather conditions in coordination with the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and regional partners. Warming shelters In addition to monitoring conditions, the City’s continuum of care partners will open warming centers on Saturday. Community Warming Center – The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW): Open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m., to Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 9 a.m. Call 256-427-5400 or email rvealeby@nativity-hsv.org First Stop (206 Stokes St.): [more]
Read MoreHPD conducting internal review of use-of-force incident
January 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reviewing a use-of-force incident involving one of its officers. On Wednesday, Jan. 21 around 11:30 p.m., an HPD officer observed a vehicle failing to stop while leaving a local business on Jordan Lane near Oakwood Avenue. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver, Lundon Dewayne Harkey, 37, of Huntsville, attempted to flee. A short traffic pursuit ensued, during which Harkey lost control of the vehicle and crashed. After the crash, Harkey [more]
Read MoreHuntsville introduces proposal to name arboretum for longtime Landscape Director Joy McKee
January 22, 2026
The City introduced an ordinance to name the new 3-acre Huntsville Arboretum at John Hunt Park the “Joy McKee Arboretum.” Joy McKee retired after 22 years with the City as the Director of Landscape Management, where she led efforts to substantially expand the City’s natural public spaces, tree canopy and nature-based recreation and educational offerings. She also served for 28 years on the board of Operation Green Team and 26 years [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreements with Blue Origin and SPX to create more than 450 new jobs
January 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two development agreements that are expected to generate more than 450 new jobs and nearly $200 million in capital investment, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and aerospace innovation. Blue Origin will invest $71.4 million to expand operations in Cummings Research Park and Jetplex Industrial Park, establishing Alabama as home to its thruster production and creating 105 jobs. In turn, the City will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves funding for new affordable housing on Kildare Street
January 22, 2026
The City has taken another step forward in expanding homeownership opportunities by authorizing two agreements with Family Services Center, Inc. (FSC), a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), to construct affordable homes in District 2. The agreements will allow FSC to use federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to build two three-bedroom homes on Kildare Street. Both projects will be funded with HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and [more]
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