News & Updates
City of Huntsville to host virtual Memorial Day program
May 21, 2020
The City of Huntsville will continue a Memorial Day tradition with a program and wreath-laying ceremony in honor and remembrance of those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In the best interest of public health, this year’s ceremony will be presented virtually on Monday, May 25, at 8 a.m. The public is invited to join in by watching the event on one of the City’s media platforms. HSV [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation ease restrictions to allow more activities beginning Monday, May 18
May 17, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department continues to reopen facilities in a return to more normal operations to the extent allowed by the State Health Officer orders. Beginning Monday, May 18, Parks & Recreation will allow more activities to occur in its parks and recreation centers. Patrons must continue to abide by distancing and sanitation guidelines and are encouraged to wear masks or face coverings or masks. For a complete list of what’s open [ more ]
Read MoreAuto Theft and Drug Trafficking Arrests
May 15, 2020
STAC Agents and the HPD Anti-Crime Team made two arrests today in connection to auto theft and drug trafficking. Cash and weapons were also seized in the overnight 24-hr investigation. Cousins, Thirty-one yr. old Damion Doral Drake and 27 yr. old Jamee Shaquen Drake were arrested. The investigation began earlier in the week with a tip about illegal narcotics sales occurring at a residence in North Madison County. This lead to [ more ]
Read MoreMunicipal Court to reopen on Monday, May 18
May 15, 2020
The City of Huntsville Municipal Court will reopen on Monday, May 18 for in-person hearings, Night Court, Amnesty Court and Defensive Driving School. “We are working hard to accommodate a backlog of cases and to maintain appropriate health and safety guidelines in the building,” said Presiding Judge Lonzo Robinson. “The Court is temporarily implementing new procedures to facilitate case resolution, and we ask that the public familiarize themselves with these protocols before [ more ]
Read MoreApril 2020 – Monthly Development Review
May 8, 2020
Industrial projects capped a busy month of non-residential projects permitted. Residential CO’s increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In April, 181 housing units were permitted, 95 single- and 86 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 106.12 (72 West) where 63 units were permitted, 7 single- and 56 multi-family. This is a 58.8% decrease over April 2019, when 439 housing units (152 single- and 287 [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Public Transit Resumes Normal Schedule
May 6, 2020
Effective Monday, May 11, fixed-route bus service and paratransit service will resume its regularly published schedules. Service will operate Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To view routes and more information, visit the Public Transportation web page. In keeping with Alabama Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control guidelines, Shuttle patrons will be asked to distance while riding the [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Issues Face Cover Challenge
May 5, 2020
In phase one of Alabama’s re-opening plan, Mayor Tommy Battle is reminding everyone it’s more important than ever to cover up when you head out. “The COVID-19 virus hasn’t left town,” said Mayor Battle. “Wearing a mask or face covering provides another barrier of protection for you, your family, friends and strangers. It’s really an act of love and respect for others.” The Mayor is issuing a Face Cover Challenge for residents [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville pays tribute to front-line City workers: #OneHuntsville
May 4, 2020
The City of Huntsville has remained open for business throughout the COVID-19 shutdown to protect and care for the public’s needs. Employees have taken every precaution possible to provide daily services for residents. From 911 to Fire & Rescue, Sanitation, Public Transit, Public Works and more – every department in the City of Huntsville stepped up to help. Mayor Tommy Battle asked several City employees to submit cell phone video of [ more ]
Read More#ThisPlaceMattersHsv Campaign Goes All Digital for Historic Preservation Month
May 1, 2020
To celebrate and preserve Huntsville’s historic structures and heritage while practicing safe social distancing, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) will launch an all-digital #ThisPlaceMattersHsv campaign in May. The campaign will run during National Historic Preservation Month, an annual observance spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This will be the fourth consecutive year Huntsville has celebrated with a campaign for Rocket City citizens and fans. Because more people [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces May 4 openings
April 30, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department will begin the process of re-opening facilities and returning to normal operations, to the extent allowed under State Health Officer orders, beginning Monday, May 4. All activities must adhere to limitations of no more than 9 persons in a gathering and ensure 6-foot social distancing separation between individuals not from the same family unit. Park visitors are encouraged to wear masks or facial [ more ]
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