News & Updates
D5 Deck the Districts winner
January 21, 2025
The Deck the Districts Holiday Light Contest provided some fun competition between residents and everyone in Huntsville benefited through the opportunity to see the light displays during the holiday season. A winner was chosen from each Council district and in D5, the winner was Helizabeth Costello, who received a certificate from Council Member Meredith at the Dec. 19 Council meeting. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your holiday spirit!
Read MoreD5 Town Hall
January 21, 2025
Council Member Meredith will hold a town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. in the AV Room at Providence Elementary School, 10 Chalkstone St. The primary topic will be the second entrance to the Village of Providence. Director of Urban & Economic Development Shane Davis and City Engineer Kathy Martin will provide an update on the issue.
Read MoreAnimal Services topic at President’s Forum
January 21, 2025
Council Member John Meredith welcomed John Fischer, the City’s new Director of Huntsville Animal Services, to the Council President’s Forum in January. Fischer discussed his background before coming to Huntsville and his plans for Animal Services. The forum also offered the opportunity for animal advocacy groups to share their insights. Click here to watch the forum
Read MoreGreen Team to hold community cleanup for Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
January 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville’s Green Team is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service with a community cleanup of Campus 805 and surrounding areas. The cleanup will be Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9-11 a.m. The Green Team tent will be set up at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. “The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is a tremendous opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, community partners to open warming centers
January 17, 2025
The City of Huntsville and other local organizations will open warming centers for the community as temperatures are expected to drop significantly next week. The National Weather Service reports an Arctic air mass will bring bitterly cold temperatures to the area this weekend, leading to dangerous wind chills by the morning of Monday, Jan. 20. Accordingly, the City is working with local partners to open warming centers at the following locations: Community Warming Center [more]
Read MoreSearch continues for Huntsville man missing since mid-December
January 16, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) continues to investigate the case of Ronald Leslie Dumas Jr., who has been missing for over a month since his disappearance was first reported. The 37-year-old was last heard from on Dec. 15. Dumas’ car was found on I-40 in Camden, Tennessee on Dec. 16. He was placed on the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Missing Persons List as a missing adult on Dec. 23. Given the limited information available at the time of [more]
Read MoreApplications open for Civic Engagement Academy’s spring 2025 session
January 16, 2025
Citizens interested in learning about city government and making a difference in the Huntsville community are invited to apply for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) spring 2025 session. This free, eight-week program is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become more involved in their community. Through a combination of classroom instruction and interactive activities, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement. The Civic Engagement Academy [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access), Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police to assist with traffic control for the annual MLK Day Celebration parade
January 14, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will assist with traffic control during Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc.’s MLK Day Celebration parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. The parade will start at noon and end around 2 p.m. HPD officers will be stationed along the parade route to ensure the safety of participants and spectators, as well as to manage traffic flow in the surrounding areas. To facilitate staging for the parade, the intersection of [more]
Read MoreCold temperatures, icy roads pose hazards despite improving conditions
January 11, 2025
Although roads in Huntsville and Madison County may appear clear, icy conditions are creating hazardous driving conditions in the area. At 7 a.m., Huntsville Police and ALDOT closed the elevated sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 access ramps, but were able to reopen them by mid-morning.“ While rain helped melt the snow yesterday, black ice formed overnight on roads, sidewalks and across parking lots,” Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff [more]
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