Annual Halloween party and haunted house returns
The City of Huntsville is bringing back a beloved fall tradition with the fourth annual Halloween Party and Haunted House on Saturday, October 18. Event Details The free, family-friendly event runs from 3-8 p.m. at the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park, 2200 Jaycee Way, and is open to all ages. Attendees can […]
Huntsville Ice Sports Center expansion breaks ground
City leaders traded shovels for pickaxes to officially launch a $44.6 million expansion of the Ice Sports Center (ISC), a project that will more than double the venue’s size. Major Additions Coming The upgrade adds 118,822 square feet to the current 83,934-square-foot facility. Plans include a new arena with seating for 1,254 spectators, […]
Lux Bru to close this month
Locally owned coffee shop Lux Bru will serve its final customers on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 8141 Madison Boulevard, Suite C. Farewell After Nearly Three Years The café opened in November 2022, quickly becoming a neighborhood favorite for drip coffee, espresso drinks, teas and light bites. Owners Cite Need for Change […]
Lola’s Cocina launches second Huntsville-area location
Lola’s Cocina, the sister restaurant to Phil Sandoval’s Mexican Restaurante, is now serving guests at 114 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, marking the brand’s second Huntsville-area location. A Family Legacy of Flavor Founded as a tribute to Phil Sandoval’s late mother, Dolores “Lola” Sandoval, the restaurant celebrates authentic Mexican recipes passed down […]
Scooter’s Coffee expands
Scooter’s Coffee has expanded its footprint in the Huntsville metro with a new location at 8439 Madison Boulevard, now serving customers seven days a week. National Brand With Local Convenience Founded in 1998 in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s built its reputation on premium specialty beans, lightning-fast service, and a friendly smile. The drive-thru model […]
Crestwood Medical Group OBGYN opens in Huntsville
Crestwood Medical Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology has opened its new clinic on Whitesport Circle, marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting on September. 9. Comprehensive Gynecological Services The practice provides a full range of care, including annual exams, contraception counseling, urogynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive procedures such as robotic-assisted and laparoscopic […]
Police see spike in car break-ins, Mondays most targeted
Huntsville Police are urging residents to stay vigilant as vehicle break-ins climb this year, with Mondays reported as the most common day for thefts. Break-In Numbers on the Rise From January through June 2025, officers documented 435 car break-ins, an increase from 385 during the same period in 2024. Between April and June […]
City approves $113M for utilities upgrades
The Huntsville City Council has approved $113.5 million for Huntsville Utilities capital projects in Fiscal Year 2026, funding upgrades across the electric, water and gas systems. Major Electric System Improvements About $64.5 million will go to electric upgrades, including the utility’s first grid battery storage project and automation of underground switchgear in the […]
Huntsville proposes $343M budget for FY2026
The City of Huntsville is preparing to vote on a $343 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026, aiming to balance infrastructure growth with quality-of-life investments. The City Council will consider the proposal at its September 25 meeting, following a work session this Friday. Major spending priorities The plan includes $18 million for […]
Pythian Parlour Ice Cream pops up in MidCity
Fayetteville favorite Pythian Parlour Ice Cream has expanded into Huntsville with a new pop-up location at MidCity District. Weekend scoops at The Patch Park The shop will be open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., serving its lineup of handcrafted ice cream flavors. Second location for the growing brand […]
