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Traffic Alert: Heavy traffic expected ahead of George Jones tribute concert

April 24, 2023 Click to view Traffic Alert: Heavy traffic expected ahead of George Jones tribute concert

The Huntsville Police Department anticipates heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic ahead of the George Jones tribute concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25. Several road closures are in effect in downtown Huntsville: The northbound lanes of Monroe Street between Clinton and Williams avenues are closed to accommodate a construction project. Southbound lanes will feature one lane moving in each direction. Existing driveways along Monroe in front of the Von Braun [ more ]

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Bring the heat: Huntsville Fire & Rescue puts out call for firefighters

April 24, 2023 Click to view Bring the heat: Huntsville Fire & Rescue puts out call for firefighters

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No matter what time of day or night, firefighters at Huntsville Fire & Rescue are here for you. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a time-honored tradition that is a calling more than a career, apply to be a firefighter with Huntsville Fire & Rescue starting at 6 p.m. April 24 through June [ more ]

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Looking inward: Smithsonian exhibition on human bias debuts in Huntsville

April 24, 2023 Click to view Looking inward: Smithsonian exhibition on human bias debuts in Huntsville

A unique educational exhibition from the Smithsonian is now on display in Huntsville, providing numerous opportunities for the public to reflect on their own bias and change its impact on their actions. City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) Director Kenny Anderson joined the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) and Meta on April 24 for the ribbon cutting of “The Bias Inside Us,” a [ more ]

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Traffic Alert: 2023 Panoply Arts Festival

April 21, 2023 Click to view Traffic Alert: 2023 Panoply Arts Festival

The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control and road closures for the 2023 Panoply Arts Festival, held the weekend of April 28-30. In preparation for the event, several streets around Big Spring Park will be closed. • On Monday, April 24, at 8 a.m., the westbound lanes of Williams Avenue between Church Street and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard will be closed for setup. • On Wednesday, April 26, at 8 [ more ]

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Creating a more sustainable Huntsville

April 20, 2023 Click to view Creating a more sustainable Huntsville

The City of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward becoming a sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this ongoing commitment means Huntsville is successfully addressing its environmental, social and economic impacts through urban planning, City management and community involvement. To ensure the City is making strides in these areas and staying abreast of current research and technology, Mayor Battle established a committee to assess Huntsville’s progress in sustainability. After nine months [ more ]

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Running 4 Heroes to honor fallen HPD Officer

April 17, 2023 Click to view Running 4 Heroes to honor fallen HPD Officer

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will lead Zechariah Cartledge, Running 4 Heroes founder, on his 1-mile run through downtown Huntsville on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Cartledge travels across the country raising awareness for those who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Saturday, he will honor fallen officers from across Alabama, including Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, who was killed in the line of duty on March [ more ]

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Staying alert in District 5

April 14, 2023 Click to view Staying alert in District 5

Good news for D5 residents living in southeast Limestone County. A new outdoor/weather siren has been installed on Rabbit Lane. We’re in the midst of severe weather season – are you prepared? The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency website offers tips on making a safety plan and where to find community safe rooms.

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A smoother ride on Segers Road

April 14, 2023 Click to view A smoother ride on Segers Road

If you’ve driven on Segers Road recently, you may have noticed a much smoother drive! Many thanks to those involved at the City that helped resurface this road. To learn more about the City’s street resurfacing plans, check out our website.

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Involved in Community Watch in District 5? Request a meeting today

April 14, 2023 Click to view Involved in Community Watch in District 5? Request a meeting today

Council President Meredith has been meeting with Community Watch representatives in District 5 to talk about any concerns or needs they may have. If you are involved in a Community Watch program for your neighborhood and would like to set up a meeting, please contact City Council to make arrangements. The meetings can be in-person or by Zoom. For more info, email HsvCityCouncil@HuntsvilleAL.gov or call 256-427-5011. You can also request a [ more ]

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How the Huntsville-Madison County EMA is keeping us safe

April 14, 2023 Click to view How the Huntsville-Madison County EMA is keeping us safe

With the recent influx of severe weather, it’s never been a better time to talk about emergency preparedness. That’s what Council President Meredith did during the April installment of the Council President’s Forum. Featuring leaders from the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the forum spotlights EMA’s robust operations and efforts to keep our community safe. Click here to watch the forum.

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