News & Updates
Looking inward: Smithsonian exhibition on human bias debuts in Huntsville
April 24, 2023
A unique educational exhibition from the Smithsonian is now on display in Huntsville, providing numerous opportunities for the public to reflect on their own bias and change its impact on their actions. City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) Director Kenny Anderson joined the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) and Meta on April 24 for the ribbon cutting of “The Bias Inside Us,” a [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: 2023 Panoply Arts Festival
April 21, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control and road closures for the 2023 Panoply Arts Festival, held the weekend of April 28-30. In preparation for the event, several streets around Big Spring Park will be closed. • On Monday, April 24, at 8 a.m., the westbound lanes of Williams Avenue between Church Street and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard will be closed for setup. • On Wednesday, April 26, at 8 [ more ]
Read MoreCreating a more sustainable Huntsville
April 20, 2023
The City of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward becoming a sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this ongoing commitment means Huntsville is successfully addressing its environmental, social and economic impacts through urban planning, City management and community involvement. To ensure the City is making strides in these areas and staying abreast of current research and technology, Mayor Battle established a committee to assess Huntsville’s progress in sustainability. After nine months [ more ]
Read MoreRunning 4 Heroes to honor fallen HPD Officer
April 17, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will lead Zechariah Cartledge, Running 4 Heroes founder, on his 1-mile run through downtown Huntsville on Saturday, April 22 at 10 a.m. Cartledge travels across the country raising awareness for those who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Saturday, he will honor fallen officers from across Alabama, including Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, who was killed in the line of duty on March [ more ]
Read MoreStaying alert in District 5
April 14, 2023
Good news for D5 residents living in southeast Limestone County. A new outdoor/weather siren has been installed on Rabbit Lane. We’re in the midst of severe weather season – are you prepared? The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency website offers tips on making a safety plan and where to find community safe rooms.
Read MoreA smoother ride on Segers Road
April 14, 2023
If you’ve driven on Segers Road recently, you may have noticed a much smoother drive! Many thanks to those involved at the City that helped resurface this road. To learn more about the City’s street resurfacing plans, check out our website.
Read MoreInvolved in Community Watch in District 5? Request a meeting today
April 14, 2023
Council President Meredith has been meeting with Community Watch representatives in District 5 to talk about any concerns or needs they may have. If you are involved in a Community Watch program for your neighborhood and would like to set up a meeting, please contact City Council to make arrangements. The meetings can be in-person or by Zoom. For more info, email HsvCityCouncil@HuntsvilleAL.gov or call 256-427-5011. You can also request a [ more ]
Read MoreHow the Huntsville-Madison County EMA is keeping us safe
April 14, 2023
With the recent influx of severe weather, it’s never been a better time to talk about emergency preparedness. That’s what Council President Meredith did during the April installment of the Council President’s Forum. Featuring leaders from the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the forum spotlights EMA’s robust operations and efforts to keep our community safe. Click here to watch the forum.
Read MoreDistrict 5 Town Hall recaps for March and April
April 14, 2023
Council President John Meredith had a great Town Hall in March with constituents at 351 Electronics Blvd. SW. Thanks to Huntsville Police Lt. Grady Thigpen for sharing how HPD is fighting crime in District 5 and other parts of our City. The April 11 Town Hall events at HudsonAlpha and MidTowne on the Park Clubhouse also went well. Mark your calendar for the next community meeting on May 16 at 6 [ more ]
Read MoreA True Hero: Council President John Meredith statement on Officer Crumby death
April 14, 2023
City Council President John Meredith issued the following statement about the line-of-duty death of Huntsville Police Department Officer Garrett Crumby: “Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, who sacrificed his life to serve our community, was laid to rest on April 3, 2023, just six days after he was killed in the line of duty. Officer Albert Morin, who was seriously injured during the shooting, remains in recovery at Huntsville Hospital. The outpouring [ more ]
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