Category: Top News
Looking inward: Smithsonian exhibition on human bias debuts in Huntsville
April 24, 2023
A unique educational exhibition from the Smithsonian is now on display in Huntsville, providing numerous opportunities for the public to reflect on their own bias and change its impact on their actions. City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) Director Kenny Anderson joined the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) and Meta on April 24 for the ribbon cutting of “The Bias Inside Us,” a [ more ]
Read MoreCreating a more sustainable Huntsville
April 20, 2023
The City of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward becoming a sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this ongoing commitment means Huntsville is successfully addressing its environmental, social and economic impacts through urban planning, City management and community involvement. To ensure the City is making strides in these areas and staying abreast of current research and technology, Mayor Battle established a committee to assess Huntsville’s progress in sustainability. After nine months [ more ]
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve, Saturday, April 22
April 14, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day with free, family-friendly fun at Hays Nature Preserve on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The City of Huntsville’s Green Team is preparing an exciting day packed with nature-based entertainment and activities for the whole family. Attendees will enjoy earth-friendly exhibitors with informative and interactive educational displays, vegetable plant giveaways, face painting, live music from Alli and Christy, free hot dogs and cotton candy. Children [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle names Shaundrika Edwards as Huntsville City Clerk
April 13, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle announced the appointment of Shaundrika Edwards as Huntsville’s new City Clerk. City Council unanimously approved Edwards’ selection at its regular meeting April 13. As City Clerk, Edwards will manage the highest level of municipal affairs and serve as the municipality’s official record keeper and election manager. The Clerk’s office is responsible for records maintenance on rules, ordinances, policy resolutions, agendas and minutes for Council and other meetings. This [ more ]
Read MoreVision Zero: Public input sessions to address how to eliminate roadway deaths
April 13, 2023
Huntsville citizens will soon have a voice in the future of transportation safety as part of a broad effort to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Huntsville’s steady population growth means there are now more people than ever driving, taking public transportation, biking, walking, and using a wheelchair or other forms of mobility. That’s why the City’s Department of Urban & Long-Range Planning is developing Vision Zero Huntsville – a [ more ]
Read MoreThe Bias Inside Us exhibit to land at Downtown Huntsville Public Library
April 13, 2023
Great news for Huntsville citizens and visitors! Starting Saturday, April 22, the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, “The Bias Inside Us,” will debut at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s (HMCPL) downtown branch. In addition to a centralized location at 915 Monroe St., the Downtown Huntsville Public Library is open seven days a week, with broad accessibility, meeting space and more. “We are beyond thrilled to be the first city in Alabama to host this exhibit, [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team to host annual Spring Plant & Cleanup Supply Giveaway, April 14
April 11, 2023
Huntsville’s Green Team is celebrating Earth Month with a host of community cleanup events across the City. To help facilitate these efforts, Green Team is sponsoring a Spring Plant and Cleanup Supply Giveaway on Friday, April 14, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Building in John Hunt Park. The public is invited to drive through and pick up a FREE tomato and cucumber plant along with a [ more ]
Read MoreGet on the Bus: Huntsville Transit providing free rides to college students, staff next week
April 11, 2023
College students and staff members who are passionate about the environment can give the planet a lift next week while getting a lift from Huntsville Transit. From April 17-22, anyone presenting a valid college ID can board a Huntsville Orbit bus for free. The offer applies to students, staff and faculty at all Huntsville-area colleges and universities. The promotion is Huntsville Transit’s way of celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 22. Huntsville’s [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle welcomes Conference USA Championships to Huntsville
April 6, 2023
The 2024 and 2025 Conference USA men’s and women’s basketball championships will be hosted at the Von Braun Center’s Propst Arena in partnership with the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), Huntsville Sports Commission and Knight Eady. Local leaders and representatives from Conference USA announced the 2024 and 2025 Conference USA Basketball Championships will be hosted at Propst Arena in Huntsville. From left are Mark Russell, Executive Director of the [ more ]
Read MoreHow your tax dollars help fund some of Huntsville’s most beloved agencies
April 5, 2023
The City of Huntsville supports dozens of nonprofit agencies working to provide services for residents of all ages, from helping the homeless to offering programs for teens, seniors and those with disabilities. In the current budget year, the City has appropriated more than $30 million to external agencies. Those funds are not only used toward agency programming, but also for operational expenses like salaries, rent and utilities. To better assess the appropriation [ more ]
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