News & Updates
City of Huntsville offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
November 26, 2024
City of Huntsville Municipal offices will close Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will be closed Thursday but will resume services on Friday. Kids Space and Get-A-Way Skate Park will open on Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of Nov. [more]
Read MoreLeaf it right: A resident’s guide to curbside collection and yard debris
November 26, 2024
Fall foliage and, eventually, those leaves falling to the ground are the beauty of autumn. But that beauty can quickly turn ugly if leaves aren’t properly disposed. Leaves can clog storm drains, gutters and sewers, creating unwanted problems for residents and placing an extra burden on the City’s Public Works Department. It also violates City ordinances to vanquish the leaves or other yard debris into the street. It can lead to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seeking recruits for 73rd academy session
November 26, 2024
Ready to trade in your ordinary for extraordinary? Answer the call and start your law enforcement journey with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD). Applications are now open for the 73rd session of the Huntsville Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. With over 400 dedicated officers, HPD upholds a proud legacy of service marked by courage, integrity and professionalism. The department values diversity in its ranks, welcoming [more]
Read MoreJudy Sullivan shares passion for keeping Martin Road clean
November 25, 2024
Some words that describe Judy Sullivan: Diligent, devoted, determined. As a Green Team volunteer combating litter, Sullivan has adopted the more than two-mile stretch of Martin Road East between Memorial Parkway and Redstone Arsenal Gate 1, pouring her passion for cleanliness into keeping that relatively remote stretch of roadway litter free. “My husband is a retired Alabama Power engineer,” she said. “And the Gadsden office enacted Renew Our Rivers, which has now [more]
Read MoreLakeview Drive murder suspect found and arrested in Kentucky
November 24, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Kiarah Donque Jones, 34, of Huntsville with murder for a deadly shooting that happened in the 3000 block of Lakeview Drive around 5 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. HPD officers responded to the area for a shooting, where they located James Grays, 35, of Huntsville with a gunshot wound. Grays was pronounced dead at the scene. After gathering evidence from the scene, HPD obtained a [more]
Read MoreHPD launches “Lock, Secure, Protect” initiative to reduce car break-ins and protect community
November 22, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) launched an initiative to raise public awareness about the importance of keeping cars locked and secured to protect property and your neighborhood. “Lock, Secure, Protect” focuses on preventing weapons and other property being taken from unlocked and unsecured cars. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States. Studies also indicate that [more]
Read MoreCity joins Huntsville MPO for review of Madison Boulevard/Slaughter Road intersection
November 21, 2024
Slaughter Road, center, intersects Madison Boulevard from the north. The area outlined in red is the focus of the project. A busy interchange in west Huntsville will undergo a thorough review to identify needed improvements to reduce congestion. In a project led by the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the City entered into a $5.375 million funding agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to begin work on the intersection at [more]
Read MoreFoster a turkey taster from Huntsville Animal Services this Thanksgiving
November 21, 2024
The turkey often takes center stage in Thanksgiving celebrations, but for many cooks, there’s the constant worry of whether it’s overcooked or undercooked. Luckily, Huntsville Animal Services has dozens of certified turkey tasters eager to spend the long holiday weekend with you and weigh in on the quality of your feast. While adoption is always an option, fostering helps reduce the stress dogs experience in the shelter and allows them to [more]
Read MoreLooking ahead, and looking back, to Huntsville’s large tree planting events
November 21, 2024
On most calendars, it’s the holiday season. On the Huntsville Green Team calendar, it’s tree planting season. After planting about 300 trees in Brahan Spring Park at the Mayor Tommy Battle’s annual tree planting on Nov. 2, another tree planting is set for Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at Cavalry Hills Community Center. Hundreds of trees are set to be planted at Cavalry Hills. The trees are funded by [more]
Read MoreHow to make holiday gift wrapping environmentally friendly
November 21, 2024
The holiday season is a time of celebration and, sometimes, excessive waste. Americans discard millions of pounds of wrapping paper and packaging each year, much of which isn’t recyclable due to glossy finishes and mixed materials like glitter. Here are some upcycled wrapping paper ideas so you can spread holiday cheer while being kind to the planet. Old can be new: Old maps, magazines, newspapers and sheet music can make for colorful [more]
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