News & Updates
Big Spring Park Renovations
September 2, 2016
Something’s happening in Big Spring Park. The city’s most well-used and beloved park is finally getting a $2 million face-lift that includes some badly needed repairs. If you head down to the park, you will notice a large green fence sectioning off areas where work is occurring. The park renovation is expected to take eight months. Until the park reopens next April, we encourage everyone (especially Pokemon players) to head over [ more ]
Read MoreColor Run Event
September 2, 2016
The Color Run will take place Saturday September 3rd in the downtown area. The event will start in waves at 8:00 a.m. with the last wave of participants leaving the starting area no later than 9:00 a.m. The event is expected to draw 3,000-4,000 participants and will create heavy congestion in the downtown area. Some streets may be closed during the event, but alternate routes will be designated to allow full [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
September 1, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints over the weekend. The Task Force utilizes data provided by the State that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. There are 38 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and they will be conducting checkpoints at one or more of those locations. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver license, proof [ more ]
Read More911 Day of Remembrance
September 1, 2016
Huntsville Fire & Rescue along with HPD and HEMSI will be taking part in a Day of Remembrance on September 11th 2016 at Huntsville Fire Station #1 located at 2110 Clinton Avenue. The ceremony will start promptly at 7:40 am. At 7:46am all Emergency Vehicles shall turn on lights, sirens and air horns for 30 seconds, followed by a flag lowering to half-staff and end with the pledge of the allegiance. All [ more ]
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