Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Why Where Matters: Huntsville to host GeoResilience Summit on April 3
March 19, 2024
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and GEOHuntsville will co-host the GeoResilience Summit, “Why Where Matters,” on Wednesday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Jackson Center. The summit is an opportunity for participants to engage in discussions with experts from government, industry and academia about the impact of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) on national security and the explosion of technological innovations in Huntsville’s growing geospatial ecosystem. “In Huntsville, where the aerospace, [ more ]
Read MoreRaymond W. Jones Community Center opens in John Hunt Park
February 29, 2024
John Hunt Park welcomed its newest facility with great fanfare following a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration at the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. Once home to the National Guard Armory, the City of Huntsville acquired the 14,000-square-foot building after it closed in 2017. At that time, Parks & Recreation was working on a master plan and build-out for John Hunt Park. They were also managing increased demand for senior programming, [ more ]
Read MoreRibbon-cutting ceremony caps major renovation of North Huntsville’s James C. Crawford Park
February 27, 2024
The name’s the same, but Huntsville’s James C. Crawford Park has a fresh new look following a four-month renovation project. James Crawford cuts the ribbon on the newly renovated James C. Crawford Park in North Huntsville. Crawford was joined by District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith, Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett, Mayor Tommy Battle and members of the Edmonton Heights community. Since joining the City’s park network in 2004, James C. [ more ]
Read More16 Huntsville Police personnel representing 215 years of law enforcement experience receive promotions
February 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted four investigators, six sergeants, three lieutenants and three captains Friday, Feb. 9. During a special ceremony, Officers Ben Brewer, Gabriel Harrell, Jeremiah Higgins and Daniel Kynard were promoted to the rank of Investigator. Officers Micah Alexander, Nathan Hubler, Allie Peterson, Chass Shannon, Harold Swopes and Matthew Troncone were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sgts. Joe Kennington, Kelley Reeve and Rob Wilcox were promoted to [ more ]
Read MoreArts celebrate new office spaces at Sandra Moon Community Complex
February 1, 2024
For the first time in their collective history, five Huntsville musical arts organizations now have a place to rehearse and call home. Huntsville Community Chorus Association, Huntsville Master Chorale, Huntsville Youth Orchestra, Huntsville Concert Band and the Brass Band of Huntsville are among the first tenants in a new arts wing at the Sandra Moon Community Complex. Through a partnership with the City of Huntsville and Parks & Recreation, Arts Huntsville will [ more ]
Read MoreCity leaders preview upcoming Alabama legislative session with Madison County delegation
January 25, 2024
Members of Madison County’s state legislative delegation gave a preview of the 2024 session that will begin next month during a luncheon Monday at the Jackson Center. Senators Arthur Orr and Steve Livingston as well as Representative Rex Reynolds addressed the audience of business and community leaders that also included Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon. “We are very fortunate to have such quality representation in Montgomery and [ more ]
Read MoreSpace & Rocket Center outlines plans for 2024
January 25, 2024
Add Miss America 2024 to the list of testimonials about Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC). During her annual update to community leaders, Dr. Kimberly Robinson, the rocket center’s CEO and Executive Director, outlined past achievements as well as a bold vision for new building plans at the Huntsville campus. Mayor Tommy Battle attended the update breakfast in a continuing show of the City’s support of the [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville services reopen Monday, Jan. 22
January 21, 2024
The City of Huntsville will reopen on Monday, Jan. 22 at 6 a.m. This includes regular operating hours for all municipal departments and services. Residents should expect delays in garbage collection. Please place your can out on your regularly scheduled day and leave it curbside until Sanitation workers are able to collect.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed Friday, Jan. 19
January 19, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 19, due to continued travel issues from this week’s winter weather event. Offices were set to reopen at 11 a.m. today, but after reassessing road conditions, the decision was made to close to ensure employees’ safety. All offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville officials urge patience and safety as crews address ongoing road issues
January 18, 2024
As continued cold slows ice melting off roadways and sidewalks, City officials urge patience as crews continue to work to clear driving lanes and public safety personnel respond to spikes in weather-related emergency calls. “The City is working diligently to make it safe for drivers to return to the roads,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Everyone is eager to leave their homes and get back to their normal lives, but patience is [ more ]
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