News & Updates
John Hunt Park facilities closed for South Star Festival
September 26, 2024
All public facilities within John Hunt Park are temporarily closed to accommodate the South Star Music Festival held Sept. 28-29 on the Festival Grounds. This includes Kids Space, the Get-A-Way Skate Park and all athletic facilities. Facilities on the south side of the park, including the sand volleyball courts, cross-country course and Huntsville Tennis Center, should reopen to the public on Monday. The timing for the reopening of north side amenities [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Advisory: South Star Festival
September 26, 2024
With the South Star Festival at John Hunt Park just a few days away, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) asks drivers to avoid the area unless they are attending the event. Jaycee Way and part of Steve Hettinger Drive will be closed through Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. to accommodate festival traffic as well as post-event breakdown. One lane of Leeman Ferry Road will be closed through the weekend to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville’s Get-A-Way Skatepark to host free event on Oct. 6
September 24, 2024
Skateboarders and skate enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to check out The Oververt Challenge at Get-A-Way Skatepark in John Hunt Park on Oct. 6. The event will feature a high-energy skate jam with cash and prize giveaways, followed by a skate clinic, sponsored by The Skatepark Project and Exposure Skate, and led by USA Olympians Bryce Wettstein and Jordyn Barratt. “Huntsville is excited to host this great event at [ more ]
Read MoreSouth Star Festival: Huntsville departments working together to ensure smooth event
September 24, 2024
The countdown is on for the inaugural South Star Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds. Several City departments are collaborating closely to ensure the event runs smoothly for attendees as well as residents and business owners. This coordination provides a solid foundation for the festival’s future growth. Leading up to the event, the City made infrastructure improvements to the Festival Grounds, though some were already [ more ]
Read MoreResidents invited to free Health and Wellness Fair on Sept. 28
September 20, 2024
The City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) invites the community to the annual North Alabama Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Calhoun Community College-Huntsville campus, 102 Wynn Drive NW. This free event promotes healthy living and provides essential health screenings to residents, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, depression, and more. In addition to health services, [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride
September 19, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will support participants of the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride as they navigate safely through the City on Saturday, Sept. 21. Event organizers are expecting up to 10,000 riders to participate. Drivers should expect delays from 9 a.m. until noon on major roadways and Interstate 565. Starting at 9 a.m., HPD officers will shut down U.S. 72 East at Shields Road and Moores Mill Road to all westbound traffic [ more ]
Read MorePaws and Play: Celebrate Huntsville Music Month with free pet adoptions
September 18, 2024
In celebration of Huntsville Music Month, Huntsville Animal Services and the Huntsville Music Office are teaming up to offer free adoptions on most adult pets from Sept. 18-28. The “Paws and Play” promotion is the perfect opportunity to find a new four-legged companion while showing support for Huntsville’s creative spirit. “It’s an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and the best way to enjoy the rhythms of our vibrant music scene is [ more ]
Read MoreImportant dates for the City of Huntsville runoff election
September 17, 2024
For voters in Huntsville’s District 1 planning to cast an absentee ballot in the Sept. 24 runoff election, there are key deadlines to remember: Sept. 19: The last day to vote in person by absentee in the City Clerk’s Office on the third floor of City Hall Sept. 23: The last day to hand-deliver absentee ballots by close of business and the deadline to request an emergency absentee ballot The runoff election will [ more ]
Read MoreAnnual Women in Music Week spotlights contributions of women on stage and behind the scenes
September 13, 2024
Women are vital to the success and growth of Huntsville’s music scene, whether on stage or behind the scenes. Their contributions will again be highlighted as part of Women in Music Week (WIMW), celebrated Sept. 14-22. The week features performances by dozens of female artists at various venues, including a Downtown Lunch Lounge series on the Courthouse Square as well as artist showcases at The Electric Belle at Stovehouse and The [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police North Precinct to host last Family Fun Night of the year
September 13, 2024
Join the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) for a community event guaranteed to have a slice of fun for everyone. HPD’s North Precinct is hosting its last Family Fun Night event of the year on Monday, Sept. 23, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. All ages are welcome. “We want our community members to see us as their partners,” said HPD Captain Tony McElyea. “These monthly [ more ]
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