News & Updates
Barge Design Solutions takes pride in keeping community clean through Adopt-A-Spot program
January 30, 2025
If you, your business or organization have considered joining Green Team’s Adopt-A-Spot program, now could be the perfect time. Just let Barge Design Solutions, which last year adopted a large area in and around Lowe Mill, tell you about their experience. “We highly recommend Adopt-a-Spot,” the company said. “The program is well-organized, making it easy for offices to get involved. The group’s efficiency and coordination, even beyond Adopt-a-Spot, have been evident from [more]
Read MorePreserving, planting and learning about trees in Huntsville
January 30, 2025
Green Team is making plans to grow Huntsville’s tree canopy and even took steps recently to relocate trees for preservation. The City recently removed four trees in Big Spring Park East adjacent to the former City Hall building. The former City Hall building is in the process of being dismantled and the site will be added into Big Spring Park East. The City relocated this crapemyrtle, along with two others, to Rose [more]
Read MoreGreen Ambassadors expanding environmental programs at Huntsville schools
January 30, 2025
The Green Ambassador program is continuing to grow in its second year as Green Team’s school program. The number of student field trips to experience hands-on activities has increased and Green Team is in the process of distributing school grants for the first time. “This network of people that are focused on the environment is starting to really come together,” Green Team Education Specialist Joel Donelan said. “These schools and the [more]
Read MoreDr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center to host ‘Arts for All: Community Conversations’ series
January 30, 2025
Arts Huntsville, in partnership with Huntsville Revisited and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, is pleased to announce “Arts for All: Community Conversations,” a series of open conversations designed to connect Huntsville artists and arts organizations with valuable community resources and partners. Events will be Tuesdays in February from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center, 4600 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville. Through these conversations Arts Huntsville aims [more]
Read More2024 Development Review spotlights Huntsville’s growth and development
January 29, 2025
Huntsville’s housing inventory experienced record growth in 2024 amid a surge of multi-family complexes opening. While housing construction is not expected to keep that same frenetic pace in 2024, indicators suggest it will remain at above average rates, according to a study from the City’s Long-Range Planning Division. The 2024 Huntsville Development Review revealed that single-family home construction along with commercial activity is growing throughout the City. The City’s population also [more]
Read MoreJoint operation targeting child sex predators leads to nine arrests
January 25, 2025
Nine individuals are facing nearly 40 criminal charges after being arrested during a two-day joint operation targeting child predators in Huntsville on Thursday, Jan. 23 and Friday, Jan. 24. The operation, led by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) in collaboration with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Covenant Rescue Group, aimed to identify, investigate and apprehend individuals exploiting children online. The offenders solicited and targeted decoys they [more]
Read MoreCity agreement with Breeze Airways to lead to more destinations
January 24, 2025
The City of Huntsville and Breeze Airways reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will expand the low-cost carrier’s portfolio at Huntsville International Airport. Under terms of the MOU, Breeze will operate at least two weekly flights from Huntsville to Tampa, Orlando and Las Vegas for a total of six flights a week (24 flights per month). Breeze will receive $10,000 per month in base incentive payment to meet [more]
Read MoreCity awards grant funds to eight local organizations
January 23, 2025
Eight local organizations will soon receive grant funds from the City of Huntsville through a program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At its January 23 meeting, City Council authorized the City’s Community Development Office to distribute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the following organizations: Alabama Non-Violent Offenders Organization – $15,000 Funds will be used for the operating costs and administrative salaries of personnel overseeing the Non-Violent [more]
Read MoreCity votes to rename DEI to Office of Multicultural Affairs
January 23, 2025
The Huntsville City Council voted unanimously to change the name of the City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) back to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, a title previously used from 2008 to 2021. Council Members Michelle Watkins and Jennie Robinson co-sponsored the renaming ordinance. Robinson said the name change provides an opportunity to ensure the mission of the department and to create a broad and intentional focus on inclusion that [more]
Read MoreShowers of Hope: Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Music Office team up for free choral concert
January 23, 2025
Huntsville Parks & Recreation and the Huntsville Music Office invite the community to join them for Showers of Hope, a free choral concert at the Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. This special event will highlight local vocal ensembles, featuring performances from the Lee High School Choir (Small Ensemble), members of Jemison High School’s choir, Alabama A&M Choir (Small Ensemble) and members of the [more]
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