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Tapping into community spirit: Straight to Ale helps keep Huntsville clean
For the team at Straight to Ale, giving back to Huntsville isn’t just good citizenship—it’s brewed into their DNA. After 17 years rooted in The Rocket City, the popular brewery’s crew wanted a hands-on way to support the community that has supported them. “We wanted to find a way…
New leader nominated to head Space Command
🚀 NEW SPACE COMMAND LEADER: Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. has been nominated to lead Spade Command, which will move soon to Huntsville.
Vincent Rutherford Equality March to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville Oct. 4
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, Oct. 4, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Equality March. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m., with…
HPD charges 16-year-old following incident at Huntsville City Schools Technical School
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an incident that left a student injured Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a culinary class at the Huntsville City Schools Technical School. Just before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Memorial Parkway after…
Alabama’s first statewide AI accelerator to launch in Decatur
💻 FIRST AI ACCELERATOR: The state's first AI accelerator is coming to Decatur. #DecaturAL
City Council certifies results of municipal election District 3 runoff
The City Council canvassed the results of the municipal election District 3 runoff during a special session. Incumbent Jennie Robinson was certified the winner with 3,776 votes (52.36%). Liliana Peinder had 3,436 votes (47.64%). Voter turnout in the runoff was 19.89%. District 2…
A Day of Service: Huntsville Comes Together for National Cleanup Day
Holmes Park was buzzing with energy on September 19 as more than 220 volunteers braved a sweltering 100+ degree day to support National Cleanup Day and help keep Huntsville litter‑free. Thanks to strong community turnout—including students, alumni, and representatives from…
Huntsville’s Air Quality
AIR QUALITY INDEX, FORECASTS, & INFORMATION FOR HUNTSVILLE
City of Huntsville approves annexation of LeCroix Farms in Limestone County
The City of Huntsville approved the annexation of 236.58 acres of land known as LeCroix Farms in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County. LeCroix Farms is south of Huntsville Brownsferry Road and west of Greenbrier Parkway. Construction of single-family homes is planned for the site.…
Huntsville City Council approves 2027 fiscal year balanced operating budget
With a focus on infrastructure and quality of life, the Huntsville City Council passed the operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year as well as two long-range capital plan budgets. New road improvement projects along with road resurfacing and maintenance total close to $40…
Huntsville Parks & Recreation spooking up frightfully fun Halloween lineup
Parks & Recreation is brewing up a scary fun lineup of fall festivals and Halloween events, welcoming all ghosts, ghouls, witches and friendly monsters to join in on the fun. The fifth annual Halloween Party & Haunted House will be Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee…
Huntsville Police, Parks and Recreation bring Halloween fun back to John Hunt Park
Halloween is taking over John Hunt Park once again, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation team up for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200…