237-acre solar facility approved for Madison County
Huntsville and Madison County are moving forward with a large solar project designed to expand local power generation and support long-term energy needs. Council approves 237-acre solar facility lease The Huntsville City Council approved an agreement with the Madison County Commission, Huntsville Utilities, and EE Gemina Solar LLC to develop a 237-acre solar facility off […]
Free 18-hole mini golf pops up in Downtown Huntsville
Downtown Huntsville is offering a free, limited-time mini golf experience designed to drive foot traffic and highlight local businesses. Free 18-hole mini golf course opens downtown Downtown Huntsville, Inc. has launched a free 18-hole mini golf course in the city’s downtown area. The pop-up attraction will run through April 19 and is open to the […]
Huntsville finds partner to improve Downtown parking
Huntsville is addressing downtown parking challenges with a new technology partnership aimed at improving access and efficiency. Huntsville launches ParkZen parking app partnership The Huntsville City Council approved an agreement with ParkZen to introduce a smart parking app for city-owned garages and surface lots. The city will deploy the system to improve parking access as […]
Joe Wheeler State Park provides new accessible playground
A new accessible playground has officially opened at Joe Wheeler State Park in Lauderdale County, marking a major upgrade to the park’s family amenities, according to online reports. New Accessible Playground Opens at Joe Wheeler State Park Joe Wheeler State Park has unveiled a state-of-the-art playground designed to accommodate children of all abilities. Officials say […]
$122K will be invested to boost police officer recruitment
The City of Huntsville is investing in expanded recruitment efforts to help address ongoing staffing shortages within the police department, according to online reports. Huntsville Invests in Police Recruitment Strategy Huntsville Police Department is working to fill approximately 75 vacant officer positions. To support that effort, the City Council approved a $122,000 contract with Crimson […]
Huntsville raises $18,000 in gift cards for TSA agents
Community members in Huntsville contributed thousands of dollars in gift cards to support Transportation Security Administration employees during a period when staff were working without pay, according to online reports. Community Donation Drive Supports TSA Workers Transportation Security Administration employees at Huntsville International Airport continued working without pay during a partial government shutdown that began […]
