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Hands-free ordinance would strengthen Huntsville’s existing texting while driving law
August 30, 2023
An amended ordinance introduced at the Aug. 24 City Council meeting seeks to strengthen Huntsville’s existing law that restricts the use of wireless communication devices while driving. A photo of Council Member David Little’s vehicle after he was involved in a distracted driving-related crash in December 2008. If approved, the ordinance would prohibit drivers from doing any of the following while operating a vehicle: Using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, read [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices to close for Labor Day
August 29, 2023
The City of Huntsville will close Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. This includes Huntsville Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following City services will be impacted: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 4-8. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are [ more ]
Read MoreFrom fitness to festivals, Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers fall fun for everyone
August 25, 2023
Fall is on the way. The crisp mornings and pleasant evenings will be a welcome change after a long, hot summer, but there’s more to look forward to than cooler temperatures. Huntsville Parks & Recreation is offering more than 100 programs this fall. Nearly all of them are free, including many new offerings such as sewing workshops, a youth basketball clinic, beginner pickleball groups, a sensory art class and Parents’ Night [ more ]
Read MoreTime’s almost up! Apply now for City of Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy
August 18, 2023
Just a few days remain for Huntsville citizens to apply to be a part of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’s (ODEI) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) fall cohort. The CEA introduces residents to City government through a series of classes that are interactive, dynamic, fun and creative. Participants can engage with City leaders and learn how to get involved with local government. The free, eight-week program kicks off Sept. 26 and [ more ]
Read MoreReady for launch: Full slate of Huntsville Music Month activities led by free concert series
August 17, 2023
Get ready to dance, groove and sing along as the second annual Huntsville Music Month kicks off Sept. 1. Hosted by the Huntsville Music Office, the monthlong initiative seeks to raise awareness and build excitement around the City’s thriving music culture, encourage collaborations, provide career development resources, and champion Huntsville’s appeal to musicians and fans as a music?friendly city. Mayor Tommy Battle said Huntsville has come a long way in establishing itself [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office – July 2023 Newsletter
August 11, 2023
Click the link below to access the July 2023 Huntsville Music Office e-newsletter. Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up to receive the latest news and information from the Huntsville Music Office. July 2023 E-Newsletter
Read MoreHuntsville names championship soccer complex in honor of former Mayor Loretta Spencer
August 10, 2023
The Huntsville City Council approved an ordinance renaming the Championship Soccer Complex at John Hunt Park as the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex. An avid sports enthusiast, Spencer served as Huntsville’s mayor from 1996 to 2008. During her tenure, she began a master planning process to convert the City’s old airport into John Hunt Park, established the Huntsville Sports Commission, and successfully recruited the first Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) [ more ]
Read MoreLimestone County landowner requests City of Huntsville annexation
August 10, 2023
An ordinance introduced at the Aug. 10 Huntsville City Council meeting calls for the acceptance of more than 695 acres in Limestone County into the City of Huntsville. The annexation requests were made by three individual landowners whose properties lie west of Interstate 65 and east of Springfield Road. “Huntsville’s western corridor continues to develop at a healthy pace, and we welcome the opportunity to bring this acreage into our portfolio of [ more ]
Read MoreWinners announced for A Cut Above District 1 Summer Landscaping Challenge
August 10, 2023
While the second annual A Cut Above District 1 Summer Landscaping Challenge has ended, the celebration of all things landscaping in North Huntsville is far from over. The front-yard competition, started by Council Member Devyn Keith in 2022, launched Monday, June 19, and concluded Monday, July 31. Citizens in District 1 competed for up to three titles, a prize pack and complimentary yard sign designating their award. During the Huntsville City Council [ more ]
Read MoreMayor announces Rocket City Classic collegiate basketball
August 9, 2023
Auburn returns to Huntsville in the 2023 Rocket City Classic presented by Akima College basketball returns to The Rocket City and in a big way for the 2023-24 season at the Von Braun Center. The Rocket City Classic presented by Akima will take place on Dec. 13 when Auburn takes on NCAA Tournament participant UNC-Asheville. It will be the Tigers first game in Huntsville in 20 years. Women’s basketball will come to [ more ]
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