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Big 10 Mayors announce legislative agenda

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Big 10 Mayors today released their legislative agenda for the 2023 legislative session. The mayors’ collective priorities include legislation to grow Alabama’s economy and to improve […]

Huntsville streetscape project to improve safety

HUNTSVILLE – A street in an east Huntsville neighborhood will be safer for motorists and pedestrians, thanks to a new project. Pratt Avenue in Huntsville will see significant landscaping and […]

Spring forward to fun with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

HUNTSVILLE – Shake off the winter doldrums. The days are getting longer, warmer weather is on the way and it’s time to #GoPlayHSV! To that end, Huntsville Parks & Recreation […]

City of Huntsville rated Triple-A ... again

HUNTSVILLE – Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings have once again awarded Huntsville triple-A credit ratings, the city announced today. The rating is received by only a minority of […]

Huntsville OKs fast chargers in parking garage

HUNTSVILLE — Fast chargers for electric vehicles are coming to downtown Huntsville. The Huntsville City Council approved an agreement last week with Chattanooga-based Seven States Power Corp. to supply DC […]

Find a fur-ever love at Huntsville Animal Services

HUNTSVILLE – If you’ve got a lonely heart this Valentine’s Day, Huntsville Animal Services wants to help you find a fur-ever love. The shelter is waiving fees on most adult […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville is increasing its budget by $1 million for the new Hays Farm Park in South Huntsville. Huntsville upped its commitment from $3.6 million to […]

Blasting planned along I-565 this week

MADISON — Traffic will be stopped periodically this week for blasting along I-565, the city of Madison announced. The blasting will be Monday through Friday for construction of the flyover […]

HUNTSVILLE – The city of Huntsville’s fixed-route and paratransit service will see significant enhancements over the next few years, including the possibility of Sunday service and extended hours. Also in […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville City Council authorized a $1,127,115 contract Thursday to purchase approximately five acres of land on Martin Road near the intersection with Zierdt Road, to build a […]

Huntsville councilman apologizes after 'longest week'

HUNTSVILLE — Embattled City Councilman Devyn Keith spoke before Thursday’s Huntsville City Council meeting promising not to be “a distraction.” Then, after the 5-plus minute statement, Keith recused himself and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen is the latest recipient of the Career Fire Chief of the Year award from the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs […]

Athens Farmers Market undergoes expansion, renaming

ATHENS — It was a shivering February morning, but several dozen Athens residents and city leaders braved the wintry weather to kick off the renovation of the Athens Farmers’ Market, […]

Branching out: Decatur named Tree City USA

DECATUR – Warren Buffet said someone is sitting in the shade today, because someone planted a tree a long time ago. The City of Decatur has been planting trees for […]

Arts Huntsville, city celebrate 'State of the Arts'

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville and Arts Huntsville, with support from the Pei Ling Charitable Trust, awarded $280,000 in grants to 21 regional arts organizations last night. The “State […]

Area cities awarded state road, bridge money

MONTGOMERY — Several cities in North Alabama will share in more than $40 million in state transportation funding for road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the […]

Rocket City Reno: MLB requiring stadium upgrades

MADISON — It’s not a new HGTV show but “demo day” is coming to Toyota Field. Though it’s just three years old and has hosted only two baseball seasons, the […]

Vote on Madison city manager moving forward

MADISON — Madison Forward is moving forward on efforts to hold a vote on city manager in Alabama’s ninth largest city. At Monday night’s city council meeting, the citizens group’s […]

Public invited to HSV Quarterly Music Meetup

HUNTSVILLE — It’s the last waltz of 2022 for the Huntsville Music Office’s HSV Quarterly Music Meetups, but it’s just an overture to the growing music scene coming to Huntsville […]

HUNTSVILLE — In a year of the city receiving accolade after accolade nationally and internationally, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said one particular mention was “the coolest.” “The coolest praise came […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Land Trust of North Alabama and the Huntsville Planning Department are holding a series of forums next week seeking public input on the city’s Greenway Master Plan. […]

Huntsville municipal offices closed Thursday-Friday

HUNTSVILLE – The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services will be affected: Garbage Collection: Thursday’s residential curbside collection will be picked […]

HUNTSVILLE – All year long you exercise, eat smart, and struggle to maintain your weight and then the holiday season comes along. It is truly the most wonderful time of […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Music Office brings a sweeping score to Huntsville announcing the Music Cities Convention  The convention is the largest global event on the use and importance of […]