News & Updates
Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Revitalization Launch Community-wide Celebration March 7
February 27, 2020
It’s time to celebrate a major revitalization project for the City of Huntsville. On Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the public is invited to attend a family-friendly event to celebrate Huntsville’s selection for a $1.3 million Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This grant funds the creation of a plan to revitalize and transform a specific geographic segment [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville prepared for potential Coronavirus outbreak
February 27, 2020
While many Americans are on high alert about a possible coronavirus outbreak, state and local health officials confirm the risk is still low. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined healthcare representatives and other elected leaders on Thursday, February 27, to update the public about preparations to manage potential cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although no COVID-19 cases have been reported in Alabama, Battle said the community has procedures in place to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville holds public input sessions on new City Hall project
February 27, 2020
The City of Huntsville is working on plans to build a new City Hall and the public is invited to learn more about the project during three public meetings. On March 3, 4, and 5, architects from Goodwyn Mills Cawood will be available to explain the design process and public amenities slated for the new building and to receive public input. Huntsville’s municipal operations outgrew City Hall many years ago and offices [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Shelter is at capacity – calling for adoptions, fosters, and photographers
February 26, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services is at capacity with too many dogs housed in the kennels. Shelter staff are looking for people who are willing to help with adoptions, fostering, and photographing pets to encourage adoptions. For those looking to adopt a pet, the Shelter is filled with loving dogs needing a home. For those who cannot adopt but love animals, this is is a wonderful opportunity to provide temporary help by fostering a pet at home for a few days. Off-site housing provides [ more ]
Read MoreSports tournaments generate $1.7 million economic impact in Huntsville
February 26, 2020
Huntsville isn’t just a high-tech town known for helping put man on the moon. It’s also a magnet for competitive sports tournaments that attract thousands of visitors and produce millions of dollars each year in the community. In fact, the Southeastern Short Course Championships and NASA Volleyball Bash this past weekend had an economic impact of more than $1.7 million in Huntsville alone. With more than 25 sporting events scheduled for 2020, [ more ]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville to Host Nutrition Classes for Busy People
February 26, 2020
Join Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Hospital Wellness Centers in March for three opportunities to participate in a free one-hour class on nutrition tips for busy people. Juliana Wright, RDN, LN, will discuss how you can make better decisions at restaurants and even the fast food drive-thru. She will also share tricks for healthy, easy meal/snack prep during the week. Children ages 12 and older are encouraged to join with an adult [ more ]
Read MoreYouth Softball & Baseball Registration Now Open
February 26, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department offers youth recreation softball and baseball for the spring sports season. These programs are a wonderful way to start your child in a new sport or play in a less competitive level of baseball/softball. Baseball ages are 5-13 years old, with 14-18 years old running in conjunction with Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc. Softball ages are 5-18 years old and run entirely through Parks [ more ]
Read MoreGroundbreaking held for $9.5M South Huntsville Public Library
February 25, 2020
The much-anticipated South Huntsville Library is now under construction on Bailey Cove Road. Mayor Tommy Battle, along with Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Executive Director Laurel Best, joined members of the community for a groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction on the $9.5 million facility in the Sandra Moon Community Complex. The new 30,750 square-foot library will replace the Bailey Cove Library Branch in Weatherly Plaza. This location opened in 1997 [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to Host Amnesty Court for Unpaid Traffic Tickets, Warrants
February 25, 2020
Residents with outstanding traffic tickets who have an active warrant for failing to appear in court will get a second chance during one of two public sessions next month in Huntsville. The Huntsville Municipal Court will host Amnesty Court at 10:30 a.m., March 13 & 27, at the Municipal Justice & Public Safety Complex (MJPSC) on 815 Wheeler Ave. Municipal Court Judge Lonzo Robinson said Amnesty Court will allow defendants to start [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Enforces Underage Alcohol Sales
February 21, 2020
Huntsville Police conducted a detail yesterday enforcing the violation of the sale of alcohol to those under twenty-one years of age. Our Community Relations Officers and a decoy under the age of twenty-one was used during this detail. A total of 13 individuals at 13 different locations were cited for violating State Code §28-3A-25(a)(3); selling alcohol to the underage decoy. The violators signed arrest citations to appear in municipal court [ more ]
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