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Huntsville Police and Parks & Recreation to hold third annual Halloween Party and Haunted House extravaganza
October 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation are excited to announce a seasonal highlight is back for another year. The third annual Halloween Party and Haunted House will be Sunday, Oct. 27, from 4-9 p.m. at The Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr. NW. This free event offers spooky fun for revelers of all ages. “We’re excited to continue this Halloween tradition for the third year,” said Chief Kirk Giles. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police arrest hit-and-run driver
October 9, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) responded to a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian near the intersection of Weatherly Road and Cannstatt Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at approximately 6:45 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male with life-threatening injuries. He was immediately transported by HEMSI to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, but witnesses provided a detailed description that led to officers locating the vehicle and driver. After [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle, City officials break ground on The Park at Hays Farm
October 8, 2024
With anticipation of what will become a gathering place in south Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and other City officials broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The nine-acre park is located at 801 Haysland Road near Grissom High School. Construction will take about 14 months to complete, with a tentative opening set for fall 2025. “This long-anticipated project that will provide residents in south Huntsville the type of park that we’ve [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation to host spooktacular family-friendly events
October 3, 2024
Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host a series of family-friendly Halloween events at City recreation centers, designed to celebrate the spooky season in a fun and engaging way. Costumes are encouraged at each free event, and all masked goblins will be rewarded with free candy. Families can look forward to a variety of activities, all aimed at fostering community engagement. Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett said the events provide a fantastic [ more ]
Read MoreNew sidewalks get funding boost in City’s 2025 budget
September 30, 2024
The City’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year bolsters funding for more sidewalk construction, a response to a popular neighborhood enhancement residents frequently request. Plans call for 15 projects totaling 3.2 miles of new sidewalk throughout the City. The budget increases funding by 12.5% for sidewalk construction. “Providing more money for sidewalk construction is something we’re excited to include in this budget,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Sidewalks bond our neighborhoods and communities, [ more ]
Read MoreOld Huntsville City Hall items being sold through online auction
September 30, 2024
If you’re in the market for gently used office furniture, filing cabinets or appliances, here’s your chance. The City of Huntsville is partnering with Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service Inc. to sell items from the old City Hall and Public Service Building, respectively, located at 308 Fountain Circle and 320 Fountain Circle. City Hall items are available for bidding until today at 7 p.m., while bidding for Public Service Building items [ more ]
Read MoreParks & Recreation’s Fall for All canceled
September 28, 2024
UPDATE: This event is canceled due to unfavorable park conditions. Try your luck on a mechanical bull or give pumpkin bowling your best shot at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Fall for All. The annual celebration of the fall season is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon in Big Spring Park East. The event is free; food vendors will have concessions available for purchase. Attendees can also enjoy live music from The [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil approves $330 million municipal budget for FY25
September 26, 2024
The Huntsville City Council approved a balanced $328,166,362 operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at a Sept. 26 meeting. The budget, proposed by Mayor Tommy Battle, included two amendments. Council voted to increase its discretionary fund from $375,000 to $500,000 and to contribute $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama to offset expenses incurred for its new building campaign. To cover the increase and remain within a balanced budget, the [ more ]
Read MoreJohn 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 ]
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