News & Updates
‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ helping keep Huntsville healthy through the holidays
November 12, 2021
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, many people are already thinking about their favorite seasonal dishes. To help promote a healthier holiday season, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Hospital are partnering up for the seventh annual “Maintain, Don’t Gain” challenge. The six-week weight maintenance program kicks off Monday, Nov. 15, as part of the City’s Healthy Huntsville initiative to help educate citizens on wellness and good physical health. “Working with our local health organizations, [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces changes to Emergency Rental Assistance Program
November 12, 2021
Changes are coming to the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to assist households suffering financial hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Huntsville is nearing the end of its available ERAP funds, provided by the U.S. Treasury to reduce housing instability, prevent eviction and offer financial relief to qualifying tenants and landlords. As a result, the application portal for the City’s first round of ERAP funding will close [ more ]
Read MoreShelter Appreciation Week: At Huntsville Animal Services, support drives mission
November 10, 2021
Residents with room in their homes and hearts for a furry friend are encouraged to adopt or foster an animal from Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The observance represents an opportunity to show appreciation for the local shelter, its employees and volunteers who not only provide a valuable community service, but also save lives. On average, HAS takes in about 5,000 animals per year – 3,000 dogs [ more ]
Read MoreRoad Closures: Veterans Day Parade
November 10, 2021
Motorists are reminded to expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville on Thursday, November 11 for the Veteran’s Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 7 a.m. in the downtown area. The parade held in downtown Huntsville begins at the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial on Monroe Street and ends at Lot K on Clinton Avenue. All other impacted intersections and streets will be closed in phases beginning at 7 [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed for Veterans Day
November 10, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Garbage Collection: Thursday routes will run Friday. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will be closed. The Legacy and instructional pools at the Huntsville Aquatics Center will be open regular hours. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the [ more ]
Read MoreState of the City: Mayor Battle highlights successes in a year of challenges
November 8, 2021
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle revisited the previous year’s successes and challenges while expressing his hopes for the future Monday during his annual State of the City address. The sold-out event, presented by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, was held at the Von Braun Center. It marked a return to an in-person gathering, as Mayor Battle’s 2020 speech was held virtually due to the pandemic. The pandemic played a key role in the presentation, [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to use pandemic relief funds on public safety, parks and infrastructure
November 5, 2021
The City of Huntsville will have more than $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to spend on public safety, parks, infrastructure and recruitment. Administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, ARPA provides $350 billion to eligible state, local, territorial and Tribal governments to offset losses incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Huntsville will receive $34.4 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Tour de Ville Bike Ride
November 5, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control for The Tour de Ville bike ride on Saturday, November 6, beginning at 09:00 AM. The ride will extend from Campus No. 805 on Clinton Ave. to the Five Points area and to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. There will be an estimated 150 bicyclists on the roadway. Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Read MoreHuntsville Police release body-worn camera footage from 2019 officer-involved shooting
November 5, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has released a video presentation that includes body-worn camera footage from the 2019 officer-involved fatal shooting of Crystal Ragland. Until now, the footage was subject to a federal court order limiting its release. The media, specifically AL.com and Ms. Ragland’s family, requested that the federal court order the City of Huntsville to publicly release footage shortly after the dismissal of a federal civil rights claim for [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, Team Pain reveal John Hunt Park skatepark designs
November 4, 2021
Citizens excited about the next phase in Huntsville’s sports industry expansion gathered at Fractal Brewing Project this week for a first-look at the designs of the new John Hunt Park skatepark set to open in late 2022. Team Pain, one of the world’s most popular skatepark design firms, presented the renderings to an in-person and virtual audience on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The new 52,000-square-foot park will include custom-made bowls, snake runs, a [ more ]
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