News & Updates
Kick off Design Week with the Huntsville Music Office and Huntsville native Paul McDonald, April 13
April 9, 2026
The Huntsville Music Office is proud to announce its role as the official music partner for Design Week Huntsville 2026, a four-day celebration of creativity, collaboration and innovation with free events taking place across the city. As part of this partnership, the Music Office will present the event’s Opening Night celebration, headlined by Huntsville native and acclaimed nationally touring artist Paul McDonald & The Mourning Doves, from 6-9 p.m. at The [more]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates National Community Development Week with expanded home rehabilitation efforts
April 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Community Development Week, an annual opportunity to highlight the impact of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and recognize how these investments strengthen neighborhoods, support vulnerable residents and expand access to safe, stable housing. Each year, Huntsville uses CDBG funds to deliver essential home rehabilitation services to low‑income seniors, helping longtime residents remain safely in the homes and [more]
Read MoreEnjoy exercise and the outdoors at the 17th Annual Mayor’s Bike Ride
April 6, 2026
Ride bikes with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle at the 17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “The Mayor’s Bike Ride is all about encouraging people to get active and enjoy the city from a new perspective,” said Mayor Battle. “It’s a fun way to support wellness while spending time with the residents who make Huntsville such a [more]
Read MoreCouncil Member Michelle Watkins encourages community to attend ‘Voices of Change: Rise Up Against Violence’ event
April 2, 2026
City Council Member Michelle Watkins is encouraging residents to come together in support of peace, healing and community at the “Voices of Change: Rise Up Against Violence” event. The forum is Saturday, April 4, from 9-11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama, 3911 Pulaski Pike NW. The gathering is designed to raise awareness about gun violence, honor victims and provide a space for families and community members to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville launches citywide Earth Month celebration with cleanups and community fun
April 1, 2026
Huntsville is springing into Earth Month with a lively lineup of community cleanups, plant giveaways and family-friendly events designed to get residents outdoors and making a visible difference. All month long, Operation Green Team is inviting the community to celebrate the planet and take part in activities that help keep Huntsville clean, vibrant and beautiful. What began in 1970 as a small environmental teach-in has grown into a global call to [more]
Read MoreStudents, parents invited to Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council info session, youth town hall on April 9
April 1, 2026
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs invites local students and their families to attend an informational session and youth town hall about the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) on Thursday, April 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Huntsville City Hall, 6th Floor. The session will give prospective applicants and their parents an opportunity to learn more about MYAC, ask questions about the application process and hear directly from [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Good Friday
March 31, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. Garbage collection will not be affected by the holiday and Huntsville Transit will operate on its normal schedule. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 6. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space will be open during their usual hours. All other facilities will be closed. Public Safety: Essential [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation summer camp registration to open April 13
March 31, 2026
Ready for a summer filled with adventure and fun? Huntsville Parks & Recreation will again offer full-day and specialty half-day camps designed to keep kids engaged and excited during summer break. Registration for summer camps opens online Monday, April 13, at 8 a.m. With the Parks & Recreation’s online registration platform, families can easily sign up for camps, ensuring a smooth and convenient registration process. Summer camps are available to Huntsville residents [more]
Read MoreEarth Month makeover: Give your home a spring-cleaning glow-up
March 31, 2026
Warmer weather and blooming flowers make Earth Month the perfect time to refresh your home. By approaching your Spring cleaning with sustainability in mind, you can declutter your home while helping keep Huntsville clean and green. Donate Instead of Tossing When cleaning out closets and garages, you’ll likely come across items you no longer use. Instead of throwing them away, consider whether they could still be useful to someone else. Donating to a [more]
Read MoreMulti-agency coordination leads to arrest in University Drive shooting
March 27, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested a man following a shooting in the 3100 block of University Drive. Through coordinated investigative efforts, investigators identified Ijai Darrnell Hall, 25, of Madison, as a person of interest and worked to locate him. On Tuesday, March 24, officers responded to a shooting in progress and located a victim suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. Investigators with HPD’s Violent [more]
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