News & Updates
Huntsville Police seek public comment on service, performance
September 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) seeks community feedback as part of its reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Residents can share their insights on HPD’s community involvement, public safety services and overall suitability for reaccreditation through CALEA’s public comment portal. Comments, which may include both commendations and concerns, will be sent directly to CALEA for evaluation. The portal is specifically for providing feedback on HPD’s service [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville secures $21M for Holmes Avenue revamp
September 6, 2024
A $21.6 million federal grant will provide significant safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The initiative also bolsters the City’s efforts to create a multimodal transportation network through the busy corridor, which currently lacks essential safety features for cyclists and pedestrians. The project also aligns with the City’s goal of zero roadway fatalities or serious injuries [more]
Read MoreNational Cyber Summit preparing for annual conference in Huntsville
September 4, 2024
Scheduled for Sept. 24-26, the National Cyber Summit (NCS) is the nation’s most innovative cyber security-technology event. The 15th annual summit offers unique educational, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. Mayor Battle speaks at the 15th annual National Cyber Summit news conference. “It’s always a pleasure welcoming the brilliant minds and experts in the cyber world,” Mayor Battle said. “What started as a modest group with a keen interest [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
September 4, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) charged a 16-year-old with capital murder after a shooting on Max Luther Drive at 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. An HPD officer responded to Huntsville Hospital after three gunshot victims arrived for treatment. One of the victims died at the hospital. Another victim remains in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The responding officer learned the shooting involved juveniles in two vehicles on Max Luther Drive just west of Washington Street. Officers [more]
Read MoreGreen Ambassador program expanding reach in Huntsville-area schools
August 30, 2024
From Joel Donelan’s perspective, environmental education doesn’t have to be limited to science. It flows seamlessly into literacy, math, and social studies as well. As Green Team’s Environmental Education Coordinator, Donelan works to bring those concepts to Huntsville-area schools as part of the Green Ambassador program. Donelan frequently meets with educators to raise awareness about the Green Ambassador program and the curriculum that’s expansive enough to reach kindergarten students to high [more]
Read MoreSweat-Tember Fitness Fun: Huntsville Parks & Recreation announces group exercise sessions
August 30, 2024
Get ready to move, groove and sweat with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Sweat-Tember Fitness Fun. This multiweek fitness series invites residents ages 13 and up to participate on Saturdays in September from 9 to 10 a.m. The series kicks off Sept. 7 at Hays Farm, with subsequent sessions held at Big Spring Park East on Sept. 14 and 21. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to enjoy a variety of invigorating [more]
Read MoreDeidra Bigham is a volunteer’s volunteer for Green Team
August 29, 2024
Deidra Bigham is a volunteer’s volunteer. She intentionally scheduled her Adopt-a-Spot cleanup on Drake Avenue for Sept. 7 so she could participate in Green Team’s cleanup at Hillendale Park as part of National Cleanup Day. “My whole life is always trying to find interesting and fun ways to give back to my community,” Bigham said. “That’s just who I’ve always been.” Bigham has adopted a section of Drake Avenue from Gate 8 on [more]
Read MoreHow to get cleanup supplies from Green Team
August 29, 2024
National Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 21 and help is needed for our community cleanup at Hillendale Park. Groups are always welcome! But Green Team is always ready to support you or your group on a cleanup as the City works toward a litter-free community. Call us Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and we’ll get you set up with everything you need to make a difference: Gloves, [more]
Read MoreHappening at Hays: Kayaking at Cherokee Landing
August 29, 2024
Have you visited the Hays Cherokee Landing kayak launch point on the Flint River at Hays Nature Preserve? Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Huntsville in 2017 helped build this needed access point to the Flint River and it’s become a local favorite. The launch point can be reached via the Flint River Greenway at Hays Nature Preserve and it’s an ideal spot for kayakers of all skill levels. Don’t forget your dry [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Monday for Labor Day
August 29, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of Sept 2-6. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open from 10 [more]
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