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Hollywood legends’ causes benefit Huntsville Animal Services

January 20, 2022 Click to view Hollywood legends? causes benefit Huntsville Animal Services

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 ]

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Huntsville joins Alabama Purchasing Group, offers online bid platform

January 13, 2022 Click to view Huntsville joins Alabama Purchasing Group, offers online bid platform

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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Huntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 12, 2022 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

HUNTSVILLE, AL – City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 17-21. Please place your can at the curb on your normal delivery day and Public Works will pick it up as soon as possible. Essential police and [ more ]

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You’re Invited: Meet the brave first responders at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

January 6, 2022 Click to view You?re Invited: Meet the brave first responders at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

As Huntsville Fire & Rescue recruits the best and brightest to join its ranks, the City is offering three opportunities this month for candidates to meet top leaders and learn how the department operates. The meet-and-greet events will be held Jan. 10, 20 and 29 at different times to accommodate schedules and offer more people a glimpse into the life of a firefighter. “If you’re thinking about becoming a firefighter, there’s no [ more ]

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Municipal offices closing early, 2 p.m., Jan. 6

January 6, 2022 Click to view Municipal offices closing early, 2 p.m., Jan. 6

Due to the threat of inclement winter weather, City of Huntsville municipal offices will close at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 6. Huntsville Municipal Court will suspend operations Thursday, Jan. 6. The court will send out rescheduling information to anyone affected by today’s closure in the coming days. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION Huntsville Transit fixed-route bus and paratransit service will suspend operations at 3 p.m., with the last Orbit buses departing the [ more ]

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City of Huntsville, community partners to open warming stations

January 5, 2022 Click to view City of Huntsville, community partners to open warming stations

Three warming centers in Huntsville will be open to anyone who needs temporary shelter from the elements. From 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, to 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, the following locations will welcome residents: University Baptist Church, 809 Jordan Lane NW (entrance at the back of the church) The Downtown Rescue Mission, 1400 Evangel Drive NW The Salvation Army, 305 Seminole Drive SW National Weather Service meteorologists are predicting high temperatures will average in [ more ]

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‘Golden’ opportunity: Huntsville Animal Services encourages donations in honor of Betty White

January 4, 2022 Click to view ?Golden? opportunity: Huntsville Animal Services encourages donations in honor of Betty White

Fans of comedy legend Betty White are mourning her passing while also remembering her long, successful career on hit TV shows, including “The Golden Girls.” “Golden Girls” star Betty White was a tireless advocate for animal rights causes. White, who died Dec. 31 at age 99, was also a philanthropist, particularly when it came to animal rights causes. She donated time and resources to American Humane, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association and [ more ]

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Ignite Your Journey: Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off 2022 hiring campaign

January 4, 2022 Click to view Ignite Your Journey: Huntsville Fire & Rescue kicks off 2022 hiring campaign

Huntsville Fire & Rescue is once again seeking highly motivated and caring difference-makers to join its growing ranks. Fire & Rescue Chief Mac McFarlen hopes to have a large pool of candidates seeking a fulfilling career with competitive pay, flexible hours, advancement opportunities, excellent retirement and insurance, and other City of Huntsville benefits. “The past couple of years have been tough on everyone, but we’re eager to see what our future holds [ more ]

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Data center expansion to benefit North Huntsville, local schools

December 30, 2021 Click to view Data center expansion to benefit North Huntsville, local schools

A planned expansion by one of Huntsville’s largest industries will bring about infrastructure improvements for North Huntsville and generate revenue for Huntsville City Schools. A recently approved project agreement will allow Facebook, now known as Meta, to expand its campus in the North Huntsville Industrial Park. The company operates two data center buildings, and a Certificate of Occupancy for a third was issued about a month ago. Three more buildings are under construction on the [ more ]

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Huntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year’s holiday

December 28, 2021 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 31 for New Year?s holiday

The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Friday, Dec. 31, for the New Year’s holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3. Residential sanitation service will not be impacted because there is no garbage collection on Fridays. The following City services will be affected: Animal Services: Huntsville Animal Services will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Municipal Court: Huntsville Municipal Court will be closed Dec. 31. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Dec. 31-Jan. [ more ]

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