News & Updates
Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens new fire station to boost safety and services in west Huntsville
August 1, 2024
Huntsville leaders officially opened Fire Station No. 20, a new facility designed to improve public safety response in one of the city’s fastest-growing areas and help homeowners save on insurance premiums. “This station is something we’ve needed for a long time to serve one of the fastest-growing parts of Huntsville,” Chief Howard McFarlen said. “It will ensure a faster response time to everything from fires and medical emergencies to crashes and [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces start of absentee voting ahead of Aug. 27 municipal election
August 1, 2024
Absentee voting for the Aug. 27 municipal election in the City of Huntsville is now open. The City Clerk’s Office will accept absentee applications by mail through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The last day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot in person is Aug. 22, while Aug. 26 is the last day to apply for an emergency absentee ballot. A registered voter may vote absentee if: They will [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Green Team pushes for cleaner roads with #LitterFreeHSV
July 30, 2024
The City of Huntsville is amplifying efforts to create a #LitterFreeHSV by enlisting the community’s help in driving away litter on the City’s roadways. With continued growth and increased traffic, the volume of litter on highly trafficked corridors, such as I-565 and Memorial Parkway, has increased. Huntsville Director of Landscape Management Brian Walker said a particular challenge is unsecured or overstuffed trucks and waste haulers transporting trash and materials. “It is shocking [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Alabama Drug Task Force arrest
July 29, 2024
A Huntsville man has been charged with drug trafficking following a weekend arrest. The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) executed a search warrant in the area of Jonathan Drive at 1 a.m. on Friday, July 26. They subsequently arrested Trenton Lorenzo Grays, 36, and seized the following quantities of drugs: 13.75 ounces of fentanyl 4 ounces of crack cocaine 6.5 ounces of methamphetamine ice 501 Xanax pills 46 grams of mushrooms 3.2 pounds of marijuana 2.8 pounds of spice (analog) 1.8 grams of ecstasy 1 [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team Tips: Prepare now for the winter garden
July 28, 2024
Now is the time to prepare for your fall and winter garden bounty. Growing fresh produce doesn’t end when the temperature drops. You can extend your backdoor grocery store with seeds or plants through the fall and winter, too. Some of the obstacles with a garden in late summer is that the insect and weed populations are higher. Clean the planting area of weeds and previous plant debris. Keep a close [ more ]
Read MoreVolunteers working to keep Aldridge Creen Greenway clean
July 28, 2024
Aldridge Creek is a jewel among Huntsville’s greenways. But the story Green Team volunteer Ben Denio shared serves as a reminder that even jewels need to be polished. “I love the earth and I love taking care of the earth,” Denio said. “I’m on that greenway a lot and I would see trash that gets washed down from upstream or people littering or stuff like that. I just decided one day [ more ]
Read MoreArborist Marc Byers on protecting trees and your budget
July 28, 2024
Following the recent spate of spring storms, Huntsville is seeing an across-the-board increase in tree removals. Most of the removals are in response to the storms, either from actual damage or increased awareness and fear of future tree issues. City Arborist Marc Byers says the damage and removals from the spring storms are examples of the typical life cycle of urban yard trees, most following timelines such as this: Planted by the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Meetup on July 30
July 26, 2024
Discover what’s new in Huntsville’s vibrant music scene at the upcoming HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, July 30, at St. Stephens Music Hall at Campus 805. The free event, which runs from 6-8:30 p.m., provides an opportunity for musicians and stakeholders to network and collaborate. Attendees can also engage with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella and members of Huntsville’s Music Board. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Mandrella will provide updates [ more ]
Read MoreSafety First: HPD’s guidelines for drivers and students
July 26, 2024
A new school year begins next month and the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reminding drivers about its zero-tolerance policy for speeding in a school zone. HPD patrol officers and safety patrol aides will patrol school zones throughout the school year to ensure drivers are obeying speed limits. Officers will strictly enforce school zone speed limits and other safety concerns to ensure students’ safety. Drivers should approach all intersections and crosswalks with caution as some students bike or [ more ]
Read MoreShowers Center examines makeover possibilities
July 25, 2024
The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center, a longtime community hub in north Huntsville, will undergo a comprehensive assessment to determine needed upgrades. The City hired Nola Van Peursem Architects on a design services contract to review the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of the 58,000-square foot facility at 4600 Blue Spring Road. The assessment will also include 10,000-square feet of ancillary buildings on the campus. The amount of the [ more ]
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