City sees continued crime decline amid rapid growth
Huntsville continues to see falling crime rates as the city grows. Significant Year-to-Year Reductions Newly released 2025 crime data from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) shows continued declines in major and violent crimes. From 2024 to 2025, violent crime fell 18%, major crime dropped 9%, and all offenses listed in the annual report decreased 6%. […]
Schools expand classroom cameras in special education rooms
Huntsville City Schools is expanding classroom cameras to enhance student safety. Cameras Added in Resource Classrooms The school board approved installing cameras in resource classrooms, where at least half of the students receive special education services. These cameras aim to provide an additional safety measure and support staff in responding to incidents. Limited Use and […]
Redstone Arsenal unveils Vincent Bark Park
Redstone Arsenal officially opened Vincent Bark Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its newest quality-of-life addition for families and their pets. Ribbon Cutting at Vincent Park Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, deputy commander of Army Materiel Command, led the ceremony at Vincent Park on a chilly February afternoon. Installation leaders, service members and families gathered as […]
Work to begin soon on Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project
Work is set to begin on the first phase of Huntsville’s Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project. Channel Improvements Along Pinhook Creek The City has awarded a contract to Lambert Contracting LLC for improvements to Pinhook Creek. The work will focus on approximately 3,200 linear feet of the channel, stretching from Holmes Avenue to […]
Fans launch petition to rename Mars Music Hall in honor of Microwave Dave
A new public petition is calling for Mars Music Hall in Huntsville to be renamed in honor of the late blues legend Dave “Microwave Dave” Gallaher. Petition Seeks to Honor a Local Legend Following Gallaher’s passing, fans launched a petition to rename Mars Music Hall after him. Supporters say the change would preserve his legacy […]
Field Day hosts Galentine’s Day celebration for women
Field Day is bringing a night of fun and games to Huntsville for Galentine’s Day. Girls-Only Celebration The event is exclusively for women and runs February 13 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 6123 University Drive NW, Unit 110. Guests can enjoy karaoke, friendly competitions, and a unique “axe your ex” activity for a […]
Smalls Sliders temporarily closes first Alabama branch
Smalls Sliders has temporarily closed its first Alabama location, but expansion plans remain on track. Auburn Location Pauses Operations The burger chain’s restaurant at 1251 Opelika Road in Auburn is currently “temporarily closed,” according to the company. The spot opened in late 2024, though there’s no announced reopening date yet. Owners say the pause is […]
Phat Sammy’s to close its Downtown Huntsville location
Phat Sammy’s, the beloved downtown Huntsville restaurant, will close its doors permanently on February 14, 2026. Downtown Location to Close After six years at 104 Jefferson Street South, Phat Sammy’s announced the closure on social media. Owners cited the end of their lease as the reason and teased new projects outside of downtown, signaling that […]
Huntsville honors Redstone Arsenal, SWDA for clean air initiatives
Redstone Arsenal and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) received recognition this week for their work to keep Huntsville’s air clean. The Air Pollution Control Board presented the awards during its annual Clean Air Achievement Ceremony, which highlights local organizations that take proactive steps to reduce pollution. “Protecting our environment is a shared responsibility,” said […]
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam bring ‘Dos Amigos’ Tour to Huntsville
Two legends of American music, ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam, are teaming up for the Dos Amigos Tour, hitting stages across the Midwest, South, and East Coast in spring 2026. The co-headlining tour combines ZZ Top’s Texas blues rock with Yoakam’s Bakersfield-style country for a night of classic hits and high-energy performances. Tour Highlights ZZ […]
