News & Updates
Tommy Battle declared Mayoral winner for a 5th Term
June 27, 2024
The Huntsville City Council voted to declare Mayor Tommy Battle as the mayoral winner in the 2024 municipal election. Mayor Battle will continue serving in his post for a fifth term, beginning Nov. 4. When qualifications for municipal elections ended on June 25, Mayor Battle was the sole candidate for Mayor. According to state law, a City Council shall declare an unopposed municipal candidate as the winner, upon proper certification. The move [more]
Read MoreReady to roll at Stoner Park
June 27, 2024
City Council approved a $2.3 million contract with Butler Construction to move forward with major upgrades and improvements at Stoner Park in north Huntsville. The contract includes a beautiful new skate rink, 85 x 185 feet, housed in a large 19,000-square-foot open air pavilion. The skating rink will have new restrooms and picnic facilities. It is designed for patrons to easily connect to other amenities at the park, which include a [more]
Read MoreTennis Center expansion will include additional courts
June 27, 2024
A major expansion at the Huntsville Tennis Center will meet increased demand for more courts and give the facility in John Hunt Park a significant upgrade to attract more events. City leaders approved a $4,639,000 construction contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation to build 10 hard courts with lighting and to renovate six existing hard courts into clay courts. The project also includes a small restroom pavilion to support the courts, additional [more]
Read MoreConstruction set to begin on Hays Farm Central Park
June 27, 2024
The City of Huntsville approved a $7.1 million construction contract with Bailey-Harris Construction Company to build a new nine-acre urban park in south Huntsville. Hays Farm Central Park will feature a gazebo, windmill, lagoon and waterfall, pavilion and restrooms. There will be a fitness court in conjunction with Arts Huntsville, walking paths and connectivity to the City’s greenway network along with ample parking and LED lighting. Construction is expected to take about [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services urges residents to keep pets safe in summer heat
June 26, 2024
With temperatures reaching the upper 90s and heat indices over 100 degrees this week, Huntsville Animal Services wants to remind residents to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe and comfortable. Pets are at significant risk of heat-related illnesses, which can be life-threatening if not addressed promptly. Below are a few tips to keep your pets safe: Ensure your pets have access to fresh, clean water. Avoid exercising your pets during the peak [more]
Read MoreAccountability at the heart of amended hands-free ordinance
June 25, 2024
An amended ordinance prohibiting the use of handheld devices while operating a motor vehicle will go into effect on July 1, and City leaders are hopeful it will lead to increased accountability and a decrease in distracted driving crashes. The ordinance, which took effect Jan. 1, upgraded violations from a secondary to a primary offense, allowing officers to stop a driver when they see a violation and issue a citation. The [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville temporarily closing cross-country, disc golf courses at John Hunt Park
June 25, 2024
The cross-country and disc golf courses at John Hunt Park are temporarily closed to the public, effective immediately. Sprigs are being planted in extensive areas of the course that were affected by the harsh winter temperatures. New sod will also be installed in the start/finish line area. The sprigs and sod will be watered frequently, and foot traffic on the affected areas must be kept to a minimum. This closure does not affect [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input on new bicycle plan
June 25, 2024
Air up your tires, strap on your helmet and get ready to hit the road! The Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants to hear from bikers throughout Huntsville and Madison County on how riding can be made safer and more enjoyable for you, your family and friends. The MPO is developing a plan to create a safer and more connected bicycle network within Huntsville, Madison, Madison County, Triana and Owens Cross [more]
Read More2024 South Star Festival opens applications for food vendors
June 25, 2024
South Star Festival organizers have announced that applications are now open for food vendors interested in participating in the inaugural two-day event, scheduled for September 28-29 at John Hunt Park. “This is a great opportunity for vendors to connect with thousands of music fans and showcase their unique food offerings to a large, diverse audience of locals and visitors coming in from out of town,” said Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella. The [more]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Joshua Walker looks out for nature
June 20, 2024
Just like you might expect from an Eagle Scout, Joshua Walker saw a problem and worked to address it. “For my Eagle project, I decided I wanted to help out by removing invasive plant species like privet from the local area,” Walker said. “Privet chokes out all the native plant life and my removing it, it would allow the other plants to grow.” Joshua Walker So last February, that’s the project Walker, a [more]
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