News & Updates
Huge volunteer turnout at Hillendale cleanup makes impact in eliminating litter
September 27, 2024
Huntsville’s efforts to eliminate litter received a tremendous boost from more than 100 volunteers during a Sept. 21 cleanup at Hillendale Park and along the Holmes Avenue corridor. The local community cleanup event was part of National Cleanup Day, which included activities in all 50 states that brings together more than two million volunteers. It’s the largest single-day cleanup in the United States. In Huntsville, 142 volunteers joined together to collect 226 [ more ]
Read MoreHazards at home: There is a safe, simple way to dispose of hazardous waste
September 27, 2024
There is probably hazardous waste in your home, items you may not even think about that fall under that classification. It can be everyday items like TVs or cell phones, batteries, paints, weed killers. Because such items may include hazardous materials, they should not be disposed of with your regular garbage collection. There is, however, a simple way to get rid of those unwanted items. The City’s Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil approves $330 million municipal budget for FY25
September 26, 2024
The Huntsville City Council approved a balanced $328,166,362 operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at a Sept. 26 meeting. The budget, proposed by Mayor Tommy Battle, included two amendments. Council voted to increase its discretionary fund from $375,000 to $500,000 and to contribute $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama to offset expenses incurred for its new building campaign. To cover the increase and remain within a balanced budget, the [ more ]
Read MoreJohn Hunt Park facilities closed for South Star Festival
September 26, 2024
All public facilities within John Hunt Park are temporarily closed to accommodate the South Star Music Festival held Sept. 28-29 on the Festival Grounds. This includes Kids Space, the Get-A-Way Skate Park and all athletic facilities. Facilities on the south side of the park, including the sand volleyball courts, cross-country course and Huntsville Tennis Center, should reopen to the public on Monday. The timing for the reopening of north side amenities [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Advisory: South Star Festival
September 26, 2024
With the South Star Festival at John Hunt Park just a few days away, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) asks drivers to avoid the area unless they are attending the event. Jaycee Way and part of Steve Hettinger Drive will be closed through Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. to accommodate festival traffic as well as post-event breakdown. One lane of Leeman Ferry Road will be closed through the weekend to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Get-A-Way Skatepark to host free event on Oct. 6
September 24, 2024
Skateboarders and skate enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to check out The Oververt Challenge at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park on Oct. 6. The event will feature a high-energy skate jam with cash and prize giveaways, followed by a skate clinic, sponsored by The Skatepark Project and Exposure Skate, and led by USA Olympians Bryce Wettstein and Jordyn Barratt. “Huntsville is excited to host this great event at [ more ]
Read MoreSouth Star Festival: Huntsville departments working together to ensure smooth event
September 24, 2024
The countdown is on for the inaugural South Star Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds. Several City departments are collaborating closely to ensure the event runs smoothly for attendees as well as residents and business owners. This coordination provides a solid foundation for the festival’s future growth. Leading up to the event, the City made infrastructure improvements to the Festival Grounds, though some were already [ more ]
Read MoreResidents invited to free Health and Wellness Fair on Sept. 28
September 20, 2024
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) invites the community to the annual North Alabama Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Calhoun Community College-Huntsville campus, 102 Wynn Drive NW. This free event promotes healthy living and provides essential health screenings to residents, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, depression, and more. In addition to health services, [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride
September 19, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will support participants of the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride as they navigate safely through the City on Saturday, Sept. 21. Event organizers are expecting up to 10,000 riders to participate. Drivers should expect delays from 9 a.m. until noon on major roadways and Interstate 565. Starting at 9 a.m., HPD officers will shut down U.S. 72 East at Shields Road and Moores Mill Road to all westbound traffic [ more ]
Read MorePaws and Play: Celebrate Huntsville Music Month with free pet adoptions
September 18, 2024
In celebration of Huntsville Music Month, Huntsville Animal Services and the Huntsville Music Office are teaming up to offer free adoptions on most adult pets from Sept. 18-28. The “Paws and Play” promotion is the perfect opportunity to find a new four-legged companion while showing support for Huntsville’s creative spirit. “It’s an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and the best way to enjoy the rhythms of our vibrant music scene is [ more ]
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