News & Updates
City marks continued growth with release of 2021 Huntsville Development Review
January 26, 2022
New data from the City of Huntsville’s Long-Range Planning Division shows Huntsville continued its trajectory of growth in 2021. The 2021 Huntsville Development Review, an annual compilation of construction and real estate data published by the City, is now available for the public to review. Data for this report was obtained from City records and the North Alabama Multiple Listing Service (NALMLS). The document reveals significant increases in residential building permits, certificates [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville business license renewal deadline fast approaching
January 25, 2022
The City of Huntsville is offering several convenient options to allow Huntsville business owners to renew their operating licenses for 2022. An online license system is now available for new and renewing businesses to apply for a commercial- or residential-based business license digitally. By visiting HuntsvilleAL.gov/BusinessLicense, citizens can save both time and money for businesses and taxpayers. The deadline to renew a business license for 2022 is Monday, Jan. 31. “As we grapple [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville to host 2022 Alabama Recreation & Parks Association State Conference
January 21, 2022
The City of Huntsville is proud to welcome attendees of the 2022 Alabama Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) State Conference to our community Jan. 23-25. Serving more than 900 dedicated ARPA professionals across the state, the annual three-day event will focus on the numerous ways cities can take parks and recreation services to the next level. “We look forward to hosting the association’s premier event for training and innovation in parks and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville road-widening project receives state funding
January 20, 2022
A busy Huntsville thoroughfare will undergo significant improvements as part of the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) infrastructure improvement initiative. The City of Huntsville will receive $1.35 million to widen 1,600 feet of U.S. 431 (Governors Drive) from east of Franklin Street to east of Bassett Street. The City will not be required to contribute matching funds as part of the project. Mayor Tommy Battle directed his administration to work [ more ]
Read MoreHollywood legends’ causes benefit Huntsville Animal Services
January 20, 2022
The philanthropic endeavors of two Hollywood legends recently provided Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) with additional funds to care for animals at the shelter and in foster care. In December, HAS received $5,000 from the Doris Day Animal Foundation. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1978 as the Doris Day Pet Foundation, provides grants to animal rights groups and shelters to help cover senior pet care as well as spay/neuter efforts and veterinary [ more ]
Read MoreArts Huntsville Celebrates Arts Community Funding in State of the Arts Program
January 19, 2022
Arts Huntsville hosted a celebration of the arts on Jan. 19, saluting the Huntsville Arts & Cultural Grant Program recipients and featuring local guest speakers. Now in its tenth year, the 2022 Arts & Cultural Grant Program provided grant funding to 19 local arts organizations for support of their community programming. The Huntsville City Council awarded $250,000 in pass-through grant funding as part of the City’s FY22 budget, and eligible Huntsville-based [ more ]
Read MoreNeed a warm place to stay in Huntsville? Here’s where you can go
January 19, 2022
With temperatures expected to drop significantly this week, the City is working with several nonprofit community partners to open three warming centers in Huntsville. Warming centers will be available to residents at no charge starting 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, to 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the following locations: University Baptist Church, 809 Jordan Lane NW (entrance at the back of the church) The Downtown Rescue Mission, 1400 Evangel Drive NW The Salvation [ more ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
January 15, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged a 17-year-old juvenile with Capital Murder and first-degree Assault and 19-year-old Darion Nelson with Felony Murder following a shooting incident on Thursday, Jan. 13. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Tuxedo Drive shortly before 11 p.m. and found 31-year-old Michael Sykes with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he is still in critical condition. 20-year-old Montrell Wilson was [ more ]
Read MoreStatement from Police Chief on Spraggins murder investigation
January 13, 2022
Statement from Huntsville Police Chief Mark McMurray at a Jan. 13 news conference related to the death of Courtney Spraggins. “First, let me say to the family of Ms. Courtney Spraggins how deeply saddened and shocked we are as a community and a police department that this murder has taken place. We extend to you our sincerest condolences and want to assure all of you that this does not represent our [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville joins Alabama Purchasing Group, offers online bid platform
January 13, 2022
The City of Huntsville has joined the Alabama Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities through the BidNet Direct online platform. The Alabama Purchasing Group connects participating agencies across Alabama and provides a transparent process through which bids are available to all vendors at the same time. Huntsville will use the system to streamline the purchasing process, which includes bid management, distribution and vendor relations. How it works Registered [ more ]
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