News & Updates
Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders cut ribbon on state-of-the-art Transit Center
August 29, 2024
Arriving at 521 Pratt Ave. by Orbit bus, City leaders cut the ribbon on a new downtown Transit Center that expands services and amenities available to customers. The facility’s 14 bus bays ensure capacity for the fleet and plenty of space for riders to board and disembark. The bays are 45 feet in length, allowing bus arrivals and departures in a more convenient setting. Director of Parking and Public Transit Quisha Bryant [more]
Read MoreWag, you’re it: Adopt your new best friend on the spot this Saturday
August 28, 2024
In the market for a four-legged friend? Huntsville Animal Services invites the community to “Adopt on the Spot” at a pop-up event Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. at Petsense, 3110 Mountain Cove Circle SE, Owens Cross Roads. Whether you’re looking for a playful puppy, loyal adult dog or cuddly kitten, this event is the perfect opportunity to find a new companion. To help ease the adoption process, Animal [more]
Read MoreRegistration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation fall break camps opens Sept. 3
August 26, 2024
Huntsville City Schools students have exciting options for staying engaged during fall break, thanks to the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. Fall camp registration runs from Sept. 3-23. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each child requires a separate application. “Not only do we aim to provide a safe and affordable environment for parents’ peace of mind, but we also want our children to have an exciting and [more]
Read MoreSBI investigating shooting death
August 26, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a domestic violence call in the 6200 block of Rime Village Drive just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. An armed suspect fired at a fleeing female in front of an HPD officer. An officer discharged his weapon, mortally wounding the suspect. No officers were injured during the incident. Per protocol, HPD requested the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to lead the [more]
Read MoreGround broken on new west Huntsville recreation center
August 23, 2024
Ground is officially broken on the future west Huntsville recreation center, kicking off a year-long construction project to build a new place to play in the City’s fifth district. The one-story, 27,350-square-foot facility located at 150 Martin Road, just west of Zierdt Road. The facility’s design mirrors the Mark Russell Recreation Center on Taylor Road, which is typically one of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s busiest centers. It’s an exciting step forward in [more]
Read MoreGame on! New John Hunt Park Recreation Center to include 25 pickleball courts
August 22, 2024
The new state-of-the-art John Hunt Park Recreation Center will bring new recreational opportunities to the City’s largest park and should illicit cheers from Huntsville’s growing pickleball community. The $18.5 million project calls for 25 lighted exterior pickleball courts that will also be covered by an engineered metal structure to ensure fewer rainouts. City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a construction agreement with Fite Building Company for the project, and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves project agreement for new hotel, downtown parking garage
August 22, 2024
A development agreement between the City of Huntsville and the City Centre developer will result in the construction of a new downtown hotel, more restaurant space and a parking garage. The City of Huntsville entered into the agreement with City Centre IV, LLC and City Centre I LLC, the developers responsible for the AC Hotel by Marriott, the Eclipse and the Bartley Building (currently under construction) within the City Centre mixed-use [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Beautification Board recognizes more than 300 properties
August 22, 2024
The Huntsville Beautification Awards celebrate those organizations in Huntsville that enhance the city’s appearance through their above-and-beyond efforts to landscape and maintain their properties. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle presents a plaque at the 49th annual Huntsville Beautification Awards on Aug. 22, 2024. Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council members, in conjunction with the Huntsville Beautification Board, recognized more than 300 properties at the 49th annual Beautification Awards ceremony. “It truly is a celebration [more]
Read MoreJazz, climbing and camps: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall guide available now
August 22, 2024
Get ready for an exciting fall as Huntsville Parks & Recreation launches its Fall Program Guide with something for everyone, from indoor climbing to jazz concerts. The guide offers more than 100 programs, nearly all of which are free. New offerings include indoor wall climbing classes, fall break youth specialty camps, Art in the Park, Adaptive Recreation Talent Show and more. The season also focuses on getting healthy ahead of the sweets-filled [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police North Precinct to host monthly family fun night
August 21, 2024
Grab your friends and family and join the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) for an evening of free fun as well as hamburgers and ice-cold refreshments. HPD’s North Precinct is hosting its monthly family fun night event on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. All ages are welcome. “We like to host these community events because it gives the department an opportunity to [more]
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