News & Updates
Traffic Alert: High school graduation road closures
May 12, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) anticipates heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic near the Von Braun Center on the afternoon and evening of Monday, May 15, due to graduation ceremonies. Monroe Street between Clinton Avenue and the intersection of Monroe and Williams Avenue will be closed in both directions. Officers from HPD Traffic Services Unit will assist with traffic control. Access to the road closure area will be restricted to limited mobility drop-off [ more ]
Read MoreRenewed planning effort to provide fresh analysis of West Huntsville opportunities
May 11, 2023
Huntsville’s boundaries have grown over the past decade, prompting the City to update its long-term planning efforts along its western corridor. The City on Thursday authorized an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to conduct market analysis and visioning for future development in West Huntsville along Interstate 65. The City of Huntsville has contracted with a consultant to conduct market analysis and envisioning for future development in West Huntsville along Interstate 65. [ more ]
Read MoreNorth Huntsville road project to improve safety for commuters
May 11, 2023
A much-needed roadway improvement project will result in a safer commute for drivers in North Huntsville. City Council on Thursday authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with low bidder Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc. to make improvements to Monroe Road from Pulaski Pike to 1 mile east of Liberty Hill Road. The total contract amount is $4.7 million. Kathy Martin, Huntsville’s Director of Engineering, said the project was [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville introduces plan to help boost revenue, commerce in downtown area
May 11, 2023
The City of Huntsville will soon consider an ordinance to declare certain property as surplus and enter into a lease agreement with a new-to-market restaurant concept. During the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Thursday, the City introduced an ordinance to declare a 7,000-square-foot parcel of land near the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue Northwest and Meridian Street North as surplus. Officials have determined that no City department or division needs the [ more ]
Read MoreNext phase of Huntsville Aquatics Center moves forward with Legacy Pool renovation
May 11, 2023
The Huntsville City Council has approved a construction agreement for phase four of the Huntsville Aquatics Center. The $6.4 million contract with Garber Construction Company involves an extensive renovation of the Legacy Pool. Improvements will include new bleachers, a new exhaust system and LED lighting. The windows and wall panels will be replaced. Roof panels will be replaced or repaired. There will also be updates to the pool and deck area, [ more ]
Read MoreHelp document, preserve Huntsville’s Black history during Preservation Month event
May 11, 2023
The City of Huntsville invites citizens to a unique event focused on identifying, documenting and preserving our community’s Black history. History Harvest, a first-time event to be held during Historic Preservation Month, will occur Saturday, May 13, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the H.C. Blake Art & History Center. Joined by Huntsville Revisited founder William Hampton, City Preservation Planner Katie Stamps hopes the public will come out in support of this effort. “Taking [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville bicyclists invited to Try Transit for free this week
May 8, 2023
Bicyclists who encounter fatigue or inclement weather can hitch a free ride on an Orbit shuttle through Friday. The “Try Transit” promotion is part of several planned events recognizing Bike Month. It comes on the heels of the 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride, which featured dozens of riders pedaling through the streets of downtown Huntsville on Saturday, May 6. “All our Orbit shuttles have bike racks, so it’s an ideal way to [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
May 8, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Devone Edward Modacure, 48, with murder following a shooting incident on Sunday, May 7. HPD officers responded to the 4100 block of Knight Road around 4:40 p.m. and found Harrison Sonny Hayes, 57, with gunshot wounds. Hayes was pronounced dead at the scene. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation about money. Modacure was taken into custody without incident [ more ]
Read MoreCity to expand South Huntsville greenway access
April 28, 2023
The City of Huntsville continues to invest in quality-of-life offerings by expanding its greenway network from South Huntsville to Ditto Landing. City Council this week authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a contract with Garver LLC as part of Phase 3 of the Tennessee River Greenway. The contract is for land surveying and engineering design related to the project. Specifically, the project would add 1.5 miles of new greenway between Hobbs [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office – April 2023 Newsletter
April 28, 2023
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