News & Updates
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: Help Huntsville Animal Services clear the kennels
April 30, 2024
In the market for a new fur-ever friend? There are plenty available for adoption as Huntsville Animal Services seeks to clear the kennels for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, observed annually on April 30. Animal Services Interim Director Virgie Graham said the shelter is full after taking in 70 dogs last week. Beginning Friday, May 3, the shelter is waiving fees on most adult dogs and cats through Saturday, May [ more ]
Read MoreBuilding a better you: Fitness in the Park kicks off 2024 series on May 4
April 30, 2024
Limber up, stretch, hydrate and make plans to join the 2024 edition of Fitness in the Park. The series of one-hour workouts starts Saturday, May 4, in Big Spring Park East with Family Boot Camp, presented by Burn Boot Camp. Attendees who want to add to their workout are encouraged to stick around for the 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride & Block Party, also in Big Spring Park from 10 a.m. [ more ]
Read MoreMore volunteers boost local Great American Cleanup effort
April 28, 2024
As America freshens up the environment during the ongoing Great American Cleanup, Green Team is setting an ambitious pace to keep Huntsville clean. Just in the first three months of 2024, the Green Team numbers tell an impressive story: Number of cleanups: 127 (55 percent increase over the same time last year) Number of volunteers: 1,123 (33 percent increase) Volume of litter collected: 2,078 bags (149 percent increase) “We’ve got more volunteers activated and we’re [ more ]
Read MoreBehind the scenes with Huntsville’s beautiful flowers
April 28, 2024
Stacy Scannell is the “flower genius” in Green Team’s greenhouse. You’ve seen their work in the hanging baskets in and around downtown Huntsville or in flower beds and brick planters throughout the city. They bring a smile to your face, make your day a little better and quietly beautify a hustle-and-bustle world. Best of all, these decorations are homemade by Green Team – delivering joy on days moving a little too fast, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves construction for new CSI building
April 25, 2024
The City’s eight-person crime scene investigation team (CSI) team in the Huntsville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has worked in cramped quarters for years. Relief is on the way in the form of a new 14,000-square-foot investigation building complete with labs, office space, evidence processing areas and vehicle processing bays. “We have the advanced technology in place for crime scene analysis, but we need dedicated space to be more efficient and [ more ]
Read MoreCity continues plans to upgrade street sweeper program
April 25, 2024
The City of Huntsville is continuing to move forward with upgrading and expanding its street sweeper program. City Administrator John Hamilton updated the City Council on the program in a presentation at Thursday’s meeting. Hamilton said the City has added two street sweepers to its fleet in the 2024 fiscal year. Three more sweepers have been ordered by the City but it takes about a year for a sweeper to be [ more ]
Read MoreCity approves contract for repaving residential streets
April 25, 2024
Funding to begin Phase 2 of Huntsville’s residential street repaving plan for this fiscal year has been approved by City Council. Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc. won the $6.2 million contract to improve 54 neighborhood streets within the next 10 months. Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2023-2024 budget includes about $18 million for street improvements. Phase 1 of the repaving plan resurfaced 68 residential streets. View the Phase 2 residential street repaving list [ more ]
Read MoreStrokes of genius: Huntsville Parks & Recreation partners with downtown library on mentee art display
April 25, 2024
Artwork by Huntsville’s talented artists can be found throughout the City, but the downtown branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) is shining a light on budding young talent. From Saturday, April 27 through Friday, May 3, HMCPL will display artwork created by participants of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Male Mentorship Program. The works, comprised of three 48 inch-by-60-inch pieces, can be found in the youth area on the first [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville community invited to participate in 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party
April 25, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle invites you to put your kickstand up, strap on your helmet and join him for the 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party. This year’s event is Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Don’t ride a bike but want to join the fun? Check out the block party, which features yard games, inflatable obstacle course, scavenger hunts, music, prizes and [ more ]
Read MoreCity celebrates Historic Preservation Month with #PeopleSavingPlacesHSV campaign
April 25, 2024
People who save historic places will soon be celebrated as part of the City of Huntsville’s annual Historic Preservation Month campaign. Spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Month is celebrated each May to heighten awareness about the?wonderful buildings and places that are part of our shared history. This year’s local campaign has an emphasis on downtown Huntsville. “There are dozens of individuals in our community who generously invest [ more ]
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