News & Updates
Huntsville 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 ]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit arrest
December 9, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged David Telton Tolbert, 48, with capital murder following a shooting incident. HPD Officers responded to the 7400 block of Highway 72 W in Madison on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe a domestic-related dispute led up to the shooting death of his wife, Savannah Hancock Tolbert, 37. David Tolbert was arrested for the listed charge on Friday, Dec. 9, and is [ more ]
Read MoreYour input matters as City of Huntsville, Land Trust seek community input on greenways
December 7, 2022
After two successful greenway public input meetings in November, the City of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama are casting a wider net to gain even more community feedback. For three weeks, the City and Land Trust invite citizens to participate in a brief survey on the Huntsville Greenway Network and Master Plan. The City’s Planning Department will use survey responses and data to inform future decision-making and planning. “This survey [ more ]
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Huntsville Animal Services seeks foster parents for homeless pets
December 5, 2022
As the old song goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” To that end, Huntsville Animal Services is asking community members to consider opening their hearts and homes to a furry friend, even if it’s only temporary. Animal Services Director Karen Sheppard said animals can become stressed in the shelter environment. She explained fostering an animal can ease an animal’s anxiety while also providing a trial run for anyone [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host HSV Quarterly Meetup
December 1, 2022
The Huntsville Music Office invites anyone interested in Huntsville’s growing music scene to attend the next HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The free networking event will run from 6-8 p.m. at Fractal Brewing Project, 3200 Leeman Ferry Road. Attendees can learn more about the objectives of the Huntsville Music Office, meet Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella and members of the Huntsville Music Board, and network with music community [ more ]
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