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City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17
January 16, 2024
Icy, hazardous road conditions and frigid cold temperatures will persist through Wednesday, prompting the City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County government operations to remain closed on Jan. 17. This includes the Madison County Courthouse, City of Huntsville Municipal Court, and all government offices, services and facilities. Huntsville Transit will not run Orbit busses, but Access will continue to handle dialysis patients. Madison County TRAM will be closed. Residents may expect [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will close on Tuesday, Jan. 16
January 15, 2024
The City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County government operations will be closed, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the winter weather event and hazardous road conditions. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the area through 6 a.m. Tuesday. Continued sleet and snow, along with below-freezing temperatures, are causing icy road conditions. For the City of Huntsville, the closure includes Municipal Court, and all municipal services and facilities. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville and Madison County ramp up preparations for severe winter weather event
January 14, 2024
The National Weather Service (NWS) has revised its forecast for North Alabama to reflect a shifting timeline for winter weather that could begin as early as 8 p.m. in the Huntsville area. A fast-approaching system is bringing ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain and frigid temperatures that will have widespread impacts on the region. Gov. Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the event, which could last several days. The [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit to roll out route modifications next week
January 12, 2024
Huntsville Transit is set to roll out modifications to four routes next week in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and safety for riders. Changes to routes 3, 7, 8, and 9 will go into effect Tuesday, Jan. 16. They are a direct response to valuable public feedback gathered during sessions held late last year. This marks the second round of route adjustments introduced within the past three months. Quisha Bryant, the [ more ]
Read MoreReady, set, go! Huntsville Parks & Recreation welcomes return of Girls on the Run
January 12, 2024
Calling all girls in grades 3-5! Lace up your running shoes for an empowering journey as Girls on the Run returns to Huntsville Parks & Recreation. This 10-week program is designed to foster confidence and enhance decision-making skills among participants. The cost is $20 per person, and the program is limited to a group of 25 girls. Registration closes Feb. 18. Starting March 4 and running through May 11, the program’s sessions [ more ]
Read MoreNew 1.8-mile greenway approved for western Huntsville
January 11, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with plans for a new greenway in the western corridor that will also become a part of the Singing River Trail. The Miller Branch Greenway will stretch from the Huntsville International Airport, 1.8 miles southwest from Wall Triana Highway to Swancott Road, following Beadle Lane for part of the path. Cost for the project will be shared by the City and the Metropolitan Planning Organization [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville awards contract for Pratt Avenue streetscape project
January 11, 2024
The City is moving forward with a construction project that will spruce up a gateway to Monte Sano from the Five Points district. A contract with Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc. will make streetscape improvements along Pratt Avenue from Russell Street NE to Maysville Road NE. The total cost of the project is $789,490.52. Pratt Avenue between Grayson to Russell Street will also be resurfaced at the same time. As a [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves contract for Mark C. Smith Concert Hall expansion
January 11, 2024
Some big back-of-house changes at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall may lead to some big shows on the stage. The concert hall will be undergoing the most extensive changes in its history after the City approved a $15.3 million contract with Turner Construction Company. The project includes a 12,000-square-foot addition to the facility of about 12,000 square feet as well as about 6,000 square feet of renovated backstage space. Von Braun [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves greenhouse relocation
January 11, 2024
Thanks to a collaboration with Huntsville’s Green Team, the City approved a land lease agreement with a North Alabama nonprofit organization to accommodate the relocation of its greenhouse. The agreement with the Master Gardeners of North Alabama provides land for its greenhouse and a small storage facility next to the CASA Garden and Kiwanis soccer field off Bob Wallace Avenue. The greenhouse is currently located at nearby Morris School. The new site [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville prepares for icy cold blast
January 11, 2024
The City of Huntsville and its community partners are preparing for the coldest temperatures so far this winter, including the opening of warming centers. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens on Monday and Tuesday nights. There is a chance of snow flurries starting Sunday night and continuing into Tuesday, though the National Weather Service said no accumulation is expected. The City will also monitor the impact weather conditions have [ more ]
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