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Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces Cozy Care Holiday Drive

November 4, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces Cozy Care Holiday Drive

If you have any unused coats, Huntsville Parks & Recreation would love to take them off your hands as part of the Cozy Care Holiday Drive, an initiative in partnership with Christmas Charities Year Round. From now through Dec. 9, community members are encouraged to donate clean and wearable coats, hats and gloves at any of Huntsville’s recreation centers during regular operating hours. All sizes are accepted. Donation boxes will be conveniently [more]

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Branch out for the environment with Mayor Battle at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day

November 1, 2024 Click to view Branch out for the environment with Mayor Battle at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day

Join Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle in planting 300 trees in Brahan Spring Park at the City’s annual Tree Planting Day on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. This year’s event will feature a wide variety of trees, including oaks, maples, bald cypress, river birch, yellow poplar, southern magnolia, redbuds, dogwoods, and elms, as the City takes another step toward creating a greener Huntsville. The planting will occur near the area [more]

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Mayor Battle proclaims Nov. 1-11 as Veterans Week in Huntsville

November 1, 2024 Click to view Mayor Battle proclaims Nov. 1-11 as Veterans Week in Huntsville

The City of Huntsville will celebrate Nov. 1-11 as Veterans Week to give special recognition to veterans and military families for their past and present sacrifices to keep America safe. “There isn’t a community in the country that admires and respects its veterans more than Huntsville,” said Mayor Battle. “Beginning today through Nov. 11, we will observe this special week by participating in ceremonies, recognitions and events designed to show our [more]

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Huntsville man charged with murder after fatal shooting

October 30, 2024 Click to view Huntsville man charged with murder after fatal shooting

A Huntsville man has been charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting on Saturday, Oct. 12. Huntsville Police responded to the 4000 block of Pulaski Pike at 10:50 a.m., where they found Jamie Darquez Cawthorne, 32, of Huntsville, deceased from gunshot wounds. In less than 24 hours, HPD’s Major Crimes Unit identified Jerriance Dural Freeman, 38, of Huntsville, as a suspect and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. It is [more]

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Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders cut ribbon on Public Safety Training facilities

October 29, 2024 Click to view Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders cut ribbon on Public Safety Training facilities

The exterior portion of Huntsville’s Public Safety Training Academy is now open, featuring additions that complement the 58,000 square foot training academy facility by providing real-world scenarios designed to enhance development of elite police officers and firefighters. “The residents of Huntsville deserve to have the best trained police officers and firefighters and the City works toward that objective every day,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Facilities like this are a critical part [more]

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Huntsville Police share tips for safe trick-or-treating

October 29, 2024 Click to view Huntsville Police share tips for safe trick-or-treating

Halloween is all about fun and creativity, but a little extra caution can go a long way. To that end, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) would like to share some helpful reminders for trick-or-treaters and drivers: Plan a safe route: Choose well-lit streets and familiar neighborhoods Costume precaution: Ensure costumes do not obstruct vision or mobility to prevent falls and other accidents Be visible: Keep a flashlight handy or consider incorporating glowsticks into [more]

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Huntsville sanitation rate to increase Jan. 1

October 25, 2024 Click to view Huntsville sanitation rate to increase Jan. 1

The City of Huntsville’s sanitation customers will see their rates increase beginning Jan. 1, 2025, after unanimous approval by City Council. It’s just the second time the City has raised sanitation rates since 1999 and the first since 2010. The new rates will help offset expenses for the weekly collection of garbage for more than 70,000 households as well as weekly collection of yard debris, empty boxes and other curbside items. The [more]

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Huntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project

October 24, 2024 Click to view Huntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [more]

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New John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ‘serve’ growing pickleball community

October 23, 2024 Click to view New John Hunt Park Recreation Center to ‘serve’ growing pickleball community

Mayor Tommy Battle and City leaders broke ground on a recreation center in John Hunt Park that will include the City’s largest pickleball facility. It’s the latest in a string of quality-of-life project starts, including the recent groundbreakings on an expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center at John Hunt Park, west Huntsville recreation center, Stoner Park skating rink in North Huntsville and Hays Farm Urban Park in South Huntsville. “If it seems [more]

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Getting in the litter-free holiday spirit

October 22, 2024 Click to view Getting in the litter-free holiday spirit

What’s better than celebrating the holidays and keeping Huntsville clean? These simple but effective ways to ensure less waste and litter this holiday season can add to your enjoyment and take care of your community: While trick-or-treating, carry a reusable bag for candy and an extra bag to collect any litter you may see. Along with keeping the neighborhood clean, it teaches a valuable lesson. Make costumes from materials already at home or [more]

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