News & Updates
Municipal offices on two-hour delayed opening, Friday, Dec. 23
December 22, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, due to the possibility of early morning icy road conditions. Orbit and Access paratransit service will operate on a normal schedule, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Huntsville organizations are opening warming centers for those seeking shelter from severe cold temperatures. More information is available here. Citizens can sign up for emergency notifications via the City of Huntsville’s website or follow the [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services slashes fees to help clear shelter for the holidays
December 22, 2022
Citing overflowing kennels and a growing number of at-risk animals, Huntsville Animal Services is slashing adoption fees to just $35 for most adult dogs and cats and $50 for puppies and kittens. Director Karen Sheppard said those who can’t adopt right now should consider fostering, just to provide an animal a temporary respite from the shelter. “Our sleepover program is a great way to host a pet while getting to know its [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
December 21, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged Alexus Burton, 21, and Jovonta Jones, 20, with murder following a shooting incident on Friday, Dec. 9. HPD officers responded to the 4200 block of Keith Street and found a man identified as Victor Goode, Jr., 23, dead in the roadway. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe the shooting incident was drug-related. Both individuals have been booked in the Madison County Jail. There is no further [ more ]
Read MoreChristmas Cleanup: Holiday trash and tree recycling, Jan. 7
December 21, 2022
Wait! You don’t have to trash that live Christmas tree after the holidays. Operation Christmas Cleanup will recycle your “undressed” tree along with plain cardboard boxes, batteries and old electronics at no cost to you. This limited recycling collection event will take place Saturday, Jan. 7, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at two locations: John Hunt Park, 2315 Airport Road, and Madison City Schools Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive. Here’s what you [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 26 for Christmas
December 21, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27. The closure will affect the following City services: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Dec. 26-30. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Public Transit: Orbit fixed-route and Access paratransit services will end at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. There will be [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue provides fire safety tips ahead of extreme cold
December 20, 2022
Huntsville Fire & Rescue is urging the public to practice fire safety as extreme cold weather approaches the Tennessee Valley. Meteorologists expect a strong Arctic air mass will push through the region beginning the night of Thursday, Dec. 22, through the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service projects temperatures will dip to the single digits at times with wind chill values as low as minus 15 degrees. Snow flurries are also [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville organizations to open warming centers this week
December 19, 2022
With temperatures expected to drop significantly tonight, Dec. 22, the City of Huntsville is supporting local partners in opening warming centers for the community. The National Weather Service reports dangerously cold temperatures will occur tonight and the evening of Friday, Dec. 23, as an Arctic air mass moves into the area. Temperatures will remain below freezing for 86 hours total, and a wind chill warning is in effect from midnight Friday [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Housing Helps program to assist residents with utility, rental costs
December 15, 2022
Nearly two years after launching its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), the City of Huntsville is funding a new program that will aid Huntsville households facing significant financial hardship. The Huntsville City Council approved a resolution Thursday night to allow the City to transfer up to $6 million in U.S. Treasury funds to Catholic Center of Concern to administer a new rental and utilities assistance program. Known as Huntsville Housing Helps, [ more ]
Read MoreWalk through a winter wonderland with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
December 13, 2022
Stroll through a winter wonderland, enjoy hot chocolate and meet Santa from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 17. That’s when Huntsville Parks & Recreation and some special elves are bringing a little North Pole magic to the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center, 4600 Blue Spring Road NW. Families are invited to enter several holiday scenes, where Santa’s helpers will make sure they get the perfect holiday picture. Expect [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Rocket City Marathon
December 9, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will be assisting with traffic control for the Rocket City Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 11. HPD Officers will be posted along the route to help runners make it safely through the course. Road closures will start at 5 a.m. The northbound and southbound exits ramps from Memorial Parkway to Clinton Avenue and the eastbound exit ramp from Interstate 565 to Old Madison Pike will be closed. Please [ more ]
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