Huntsville City Schools unveils workforce development center and central office
Huntsville City Schools (HCS) officially opened its new Central Office and Center for Technology on Thursday. The milestone marks a major step forward in improving efficiency, innovation, and student opportunity. Community Gathers to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting District leaders, school board members, educators, and city officials joined community partners at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The […]
McMillan Pazdan Smith expands to Huntsville with acquisition of Fuqua & Partners Architects
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture has acquired Fuqua & Partners Architects, a respected Huntsville firm founded in 1983. The deal marks MPS’s official entry into Alabama and southern Tennessee as part of its Southeast expansion strategy. New Office Strengthens Presence in Rocket City The acquisition creates MPS’s 10th studio in the region and strengthens […]
Kelley’s Optical & Boutique named 2025 Best of Alabama winner
Kelley’s Optical & Boutique has earned a 2025 Best of Alabama award. The recognition highlights its innovation in eye care, personalized service, and commitment to the South Huntsville community. First in Alabama to Offer Remote Eye Exams Located in South Huntsville, Kelley’s Optical & Boutique introduced Alabama’s first fully remote eye exams. The […]
Downtown Huntsville YMCA relocating to Times Building this fall
The Heart of the Valley YMCA is excited to announce that the Downtown Express YMCA will soon relocate to a new home in the heart of Downtown Huntsville. A New Chapter in a Familiar Neighborhood Once its current lease ends and renovations are complete, the Downtown Express YMCA will move to the Times […]
Huntsville acquires historic Downtown courthouse in no-cost property swap
The Huntsville City Council has approved an agreement with the General Services Administration to acquire the former U.S. Courthouse on Holmes Avenue. No-Cost Property Swap Finalized This long-anticipated transfer involves no monetary exchange. Instead, the City of Huntsville will receive the former courthouse at 101 Holmes Ave. NE in return for the 4.76 […]
Heads up: Huntsville Utilities closing for upgrades August 1 & 11
Huntsville Utilities will temporarily close its administrative offices on two dates this August to install a new enterprise software system. Office Closures on August 1 and 11 All administrative offices, including the Drive Through Payment Center at 1100 Pulaski Pike, will be closed on Friday, August 1, and Monday, August 11, 2025. This […]
Jazz in the Park is back with a major twist
The City of Huntsville and Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) have announced the return of Jazz in the Park – Huntsville, set for each Sunday in September. A New Home for a Beloved Tradition This year’s concert series comes with a notable change. Due to ongoing construction in Big Spring Park East, the […]
City joins new North Alabama energy board that could pave way for major gas pipeline
The Huntsville City Council has approved a resolution to create the North Alabama Public Energy District. This new effort brings together Huntsville Utilities, the City of Athens, and the Water Works, Sewer and Gas Board of Scottsboro. A Regional Response to Infrastructure Needs Athens and Scottsboro had already passed similar resolutions. With Huntsville […]