News by Huntsville Leader Report

Huntsville fireworks 101: What’s permitted, safety tips, professional shows

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 23, 2023

Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) would like to remind residents that certain fireworks are now permitted for use in the City of Huntsville, per an ordinance recently amended by the City Council

Strong Stands Up for North Alabama's Defense Priorities in Armed Services Committee Markup

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by the Committee by a vote of 58-1.

A Cut Above D1 Summer Landscaping Competition returns for second year

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 22, 2023

The arrival of summer is about more than hot weather, hanging by the pool and grilling in the backyard. It’s also the optimal time for outdoor landscaping

10 Huntsville Police personnel representing 150 years of law enforcement experience receive promotions

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 21, 2023

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted four Investigators, three Sergeants, a Lieutenant, Captain and Deputy Chief on Friday, June 16

Opening of new park in North Huntsville celebrates past, present and future

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 20, 2023

Legacy Park will officially open to the public at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 with a community party and ribbon-cutting ceremony

North Memorial Parkway overpass project at Mastin Lake to begin

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 19, 2023

The Alabama Department of Transportation announced construction will start next week on a $34 million, multi-year project to add an overpass and service roads on U.S. 231/U.S. 431 at Mastin Lake Road

City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 18, 2023

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day

Huntsville Parks & Recreation recognized with $70,000 grant for youth mentoring program

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 15, 2023

Huntsville Parks & Recreation is the recipient of a prestigious youth mentoring grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Martin Road recreation center one step closer to reality

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 14, 2023

A new recreation center in West Huntsville will soon be under design

Military Service and Academy Day coming to Sparkman this June

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 13, 2023

Congressman Dale W. Strong will be hosting Military Service and Academy Day on June 24th for area students who want to learn more about attending one of the United States military academies after high school.

‘Speed kills’: Huntsville Police Department kicks off #SummerSlowDown campaign

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 13, 2023

As the summer heats up, drivers should cool their wheels by obeying all posted speed limits

City of Madison Launches Story Mapping Tool

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Madison is utilizing new technology to keep the community up to date on current development projects with Story Mapping software

Huntsville Police seeks feedback for reaccreditation process

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is seeking feedback as part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) reaccreditation process

Worldwide geospatial experts to gather in Huntsville for 126th OGC Member Meeting

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 5, 2023

The Open Geospatial Consortium’s (OGC) 126th Member Meeting will debut next week in Huntsville, bringing attendees from all over the world to the Rocket City

Representative Dale Strong holds the line against wasteful Washington spending

By Huntsville Leader Report | Jun 5, 2023

Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) issued the following statement on the debt ceiling compromise passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives:

Designing the future at Huntsville’s “Central Park,” new recreation center comes into focus

By Huntsville Leader Report | May 31, 2023

Plans are moving forward for the new 53,000-square-foot John Hunt Park Recreation Center

Sound the horns: 2023 Jazz in the Park lineup announced

By Huntsville Leader Report | May 30, 2023

Some of the nation’s top jazz artists will perform in Huntsville this September as part of the annual Jazz in the Park-Huntsville concert series

Joint Regional Statement on U.S. Space Command Investigation

By Huntsville Leader Report | May 30, 2023

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon, and Madison Mayor Paul Finley issued the following joint statement regarding the House Committee on Armed Services announcement it is investigating questionable delays in affirming the site selection for U.S. SPACE COMMAND headquarters

Joint Statement on U.S. Space Command Investigation

By Huntsville Leader Report | May 29, 2023