Municipal — Page 4

HUNTSVILLE – Recognized for making the city “more vibrant and welcoming,” nearly 350 properties were honored at the 50th annual Beautification Awards ceremony today. Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council […]

HPD's Special Ops Division moving to city's growing westside

HUNTSVILLE — To accommodate its growing operations and improve coordination among specialized units, the Huntsville Police Department’s Special Operations Division is relocating to a renovated space on Huntsville’s westside. The […]

HUNTSVILLE – As Huntsville’s Planning Department continues its University Drive Transit Oriented Development Planning Study, the public is invited to provide input during multi-day sessions at City Hall. The TOD […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Rocket City’s northern expansion continues. Aligning with the city’s growth corridor in north Huntsville, the City Council approved the annexation of 572.48 acres at Thursday’s Council meeting. […]

Huntsville closes out 3 TIF districts years ahead of schedule

HUNTSVILLE — In a demonstration of Huntsville’s economic resiliency, the city closed out three tax increment financing (TIF) districts years before the due date, officials announced. On average, the three […]

HUNTSVILLE — When the city unveiled proposed plans Tuesday night on refurbishing historic Goldsmith-Schiffman Field, one thing stood out. Or, rather, one thing was missing. At Tuesday’s District 2 town […]

Registration open for City of Madison Update luncheon

MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Finley who, several years ago, ceremoniously buried a hatchett with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, initiating an era of cooperation between the cities, will deliver his […]

HUNTSVILLE — Numbers crunched by the city of Huntsville’s Planning Department, in its annual estimates, continue to illustrate the city is maintaining its pace for growth. As of July 1, […]

HUNTSVILLE — A nearly century-old football stadium will find a new life as the centerpiece of a recreation area near one of Huntsville’s growing neighborhoods. And residents will be able […]

Ivey announces grant to upgrade Cullman’s East Side Park

CULLMAN — To help “breathe new life into a park,” the city of Cullman was awarded a  $500,000 grant to provide upgrades at East Side Park, the former Lions Club […]

MADISON — It’s a unique two-for-one deal for local politics next month, as in two chambers of commerce and one mayor. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, in cooperation with the Madison […]

HUNTSVILLE — Construction is expected to begin early next year on the first phase of the Mill Creek Choice Neighborhood Initiative just west of Memorial Parkway along Governors Drive. Dennis […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens is in a strong financial position that will “remain resilient despite capital needs driven by a growing population,” according to Moody’s Ratings. Moody’s notified […]

HUNTSVILLE – Dog gone. And, cats gone, too, if Huntsville Animal Services has its way next month. The local shelter is celebrating National Clear the Shelters Month in August by […]

HAMILTON — Economic development projects in Hamilton and Cullman are among 15 statewide to share more than $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funding, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. Ivey made the […]

HUNTSVILLE – Honoring the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers, the city of Huntsville recognized the Buffalo Soldiers during a ceremony at the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier Memorial Monument in northwest […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s been a year since Huntsville spotlighted the dangers of distracted driving with its Hands-Free Ordinance and, while the road to lasting change is still being paved, city […]

HUNTSVILLE — Calling it an “important asset,” Huntsville is acquring the former federal courthouse downtown. The transaction is a property swap, the city said, and involves no money. Huntsville provided the […]

HUNTSVILLE — The city is exploring a cutting-edge solution to help keep the city cleaner, safer, and more efficient, and it starts with the garbage trucks already rolling through the neighborhoods. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Called a “once-in-a-generation opportunity,” the North Huntsville Greenway aims to recognize the unique character of North Huntsville while creating lasting benefits for generations to come. The project was […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Fire & Rescue welcomed 15 firefighters at a graduation ceremony for the 59th class of cadets. The graduates will begin working shifts at stations throughout the city. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Cited as a vision for connecting the community, the North Huntsville Greenway will bring revitalization and outdoor enjoyment from downtown to Alabama A&M University. And residents are invited […]

HUNTSVILLE — There’s still time to be part of something big. The city of Huntsville has extended the deadline to apply for the inaugural Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to 10 […]

HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s Parking & Public Transportation Department is applying for three federal grants to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency and expand its inventory with electric paratransit vans and fixed route hybrid […]