News & Updates
A gift for you: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s seasonal guide filled with holiday happenings
November 21, 2024
Huntsville Parks & Recreation is excited to unwrap the 2024-2025 Winter Program Guide, packed with hundreds of festive and free activities for residents to enjoy at City facilities. Whether you’re looking to stay active, celebrate the season or make lasting memories with loved ones, there’s something for everyone this winter. The guide features a wide range of programs including fitness classes, aquatics, athletics and outdoor adventures, providing opportunities for all ages [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police make final arrest in Oct. 12 deadly shooting
November 20, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged Seven Nelson, 19, with reckless murder in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3310 Meridian St. This marks the final arrest related to this incident. The HPD Major Crimes Unit will now focus on working with the Madison County District Attorney’s Office to ensure the successful prosecution of all individuals charged in connection to the shooting.
Read MoreHuntsville City Council announces Deck the Districts holiday light contest
November 19, 2024
The Huntsville City Council is inviting residents to put their holiday spirit on display by participating in the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit photos of their dazzling holiday displays. City Council [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle appoints new Huntsville Animal Services director
November 8, 2024
Huntsville Animal Services will soon be under new leadership following Mayor Tommy Battle’s appointment of John Fischer as the new director. John Fischer’s appointment as department head was the only new appointment in a resolution that received unanimous approval from the City Council. In addition to Fischer, 28 other department heads were reappointed as part of the resolution. Fischer, who has worked in animal welfare for 24 years, will begin his new [more]
Read MoreCity unveils new app to locate final resting places of Huntsville’s veterans
November 8, 2024
Considering Huntsville’s strong military ties, it’s no surprise that Maple Hill Cemetery holds graves of veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War. Now, an app created by the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department allows users to locate each veteran’s grave. Each year, several groups and organizations place flags and wreaths on the graves of veterans on holidays like Memorial Day, Armed Forces Week, Christmas and Veterans Day. City Director of Cemeteries [more]
Read MoreVeterans Day Parade to bring road closures, heavy foot traffic to downtown Huntsville
November 8, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises motorists to expect traffic delays and road closures in downtown Huntsville on Monday, Nov. 11, due to the annual Veterans Day Parade. This year’s parade will follow a new route, offering spectators more space and improved visibility. Several streets and intersections along the parade route will close in phases beginning at 8 a.m., with all streets closed by 10:30 a.m. The parade will begin at Lot K on [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Veterans Day
November 8, 2024
City of Huntsville Municipal offices will close Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans 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, Nov. 12. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of Nov. 11-15. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain [more]
Read MoreTwo more arrests made in connection with deadly Meridian Street shooting
November 8, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged two additional suspects with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, 3310 Meridian St. Dion Earl Ernest Roos-VorHauer, 19, of Huntsville was booked into the Madison County Jail on Monday, Nov. 5. Jordan C Lakes, 20, of Huntsville was booked into the Madison County Jail on Thursday, Nov. 7. More arrests are expected, as HPD Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation. Anyone with [more]
Read MoreCity finalizes agreements for Mill Creek redevelopment project
November 7, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward on the Mill Creek redevelopment project, including formally accepting the $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that was announced in July. The development area, just west of Memorial Parkway along Governors Drive, is a partnership with Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) that will invest $350 million into a mixed-income community with workforce housing, medical [more]
Read MoreCity hires contractor to dismantle former City Hall building
November 7, 2024
The City of Huntsville is set to begin a 6-month demolition period to remove the old City Hall building at 308 Fountain Circle. The former City Hall opened in 1965 and closed earlier this year following the opening of a new location across the street at 305 Fountain Circle. Britt Demolition and Recycling, Inc. received a $1,243,000 contract to perform the work in 240 days. The project’s first two to three [more]
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