SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK CRANING TO SEE: Construction remains on schedule for the new Huntsville City Hall as the top and final floor takes shape. Turner Construction says wall framing, mechanical, electrical and plumbing are underway with glass…

City of Huntsville Mayor Battle's Weekly Update - March 3, 2023 THE BIAS INSIDE US: The City of Huntsville and HudsonAlpha will co-host the acclaimed Smithsonian exhibition, “The Bias Inside Us,” from April 24 to May 20. Mayor Battle…

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ROOTED IN HISTORY: Mayor Battle was honored to speak Friday morning during the opening of Historic Huntsville Foundation's latest exhibition, "Brick by Brick: The Legacy of Henderson and Daniel Brandon" at Harrison Brothers…

Random Acts Of Kindness: The City of Huntsville is celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day today (Feb. 17) by sharing social media posts showcasing municipal departments performing acts of kindness. This is a great time to show our commitment to…

ON THE MOVE: Good things are coming to the City's transit system. This week, Huntsville Transit and public transportation consultant Nelson\Nygaard presented a new Transit Improvement Plan, which includes feedback gathered from a broad range of…

GROUND DOG DAY: Break out the Bermuda shorts and flip-flops as Huntsville will soon enjoy warmer weather. That is, if you believe Cosmo, the mixed-breed pooch that predicted an early spring at the second annual Ground Dog Day at Huntsville Animal…

POLICE LIFESAVERS: Five Huntsville police officers received the City's prestigious Lifesaving Award for their brave and quick response to a dangerous incident with serious injuries. North Precinct Officers Christopher Glaser, Cameron Beatty and…

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK STATE OF THE ARTS: Arts Huntsville's annual celebration of the arts saluted the 21 recipients of the 2023 Huntsville Arts & Cultural Grant Program. Now in its 11th year, the City-funded program provides grants to local…

MLK COMMEMORATION: "We become silent about things that matter" was the theme for this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Program, sponsored by the UAH Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Mayor Battle participated in the event,…

FAREWELL TO 2022: It was a prosperous year for the City of Huntsville, filled with exciting new announcements, recognitions and growth. In Mayor Battle's final newsletter for 2022, we look back on the City's successful efforts to enhance…

Splashdown Party: Mayor Battle and hundreds of Huntsville rocket enthusiasts gathered for a splashdown party to view the Orion spacecraft return to Earth. Congratulations to everyone at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and all those in Huntsville…

Celebrating 200 Years: Huntsville Fire & Rescue commemorated its bicentennial with a celebration for past and present firefighters, dispatchers, and community leaders. Chartered on Dec. 10, 1822, Huntsville Fire & Rescue (then Huntsville…

STATE OF THE CITY: "Quality of Life" was the theme of Mayor Battle's 2022 State of the City address. More than 1,400 attended the Chamber's annual luncheon to hear about civic accomplishments and initiatives. Mayor Battle outlined how investments in…

COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS: It was an honor for our City of Huntsville department heads to serve a Thanksgiving meal this week to our 2,500 employees in gratitude for their service. These talented and dedicated workers give of themselves every day to…

HUNTSVILLE ON ICE: Disney's Elsa and Anna, from the popular children's film "Frozen," assisted Mayor Battle with a ribbon cutting to open Skating in the Park. Sponsored by the Huntsville Museum of Art, the seasonal ice rink is celebrating its 10th…

SALUTE TO VETERANS: Friday's rain didn't dampen spirits or attendance for the annual Veteran's Day parade in downtown Huntsville. Each Veterans Week, we proudly fly the flag of the United States as an expression of gratitude and use this opportunity…

SHOP LOCAL: Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is launching LOCAL-OPOLY, a campaign to support local businesses and offer shoppers the opportunity to win up to $650 in gift cards. Based on the…

WAR EAGLE LANDS IN CRP: Auburn University President Dr. Chris Roberts (center) was in Huntsville this week to open the school's beautiful new Research and Innovation Campus in Cummings Research Park (CRP). The facility will provide a…

TORCH BEARERS: Torch Technology co-founders Bill Roark and Don Holder celebrated the company's 20th anniversary by recognizing employees with a festive recap of two decades of technological accomplishments. Mayor Battle and Madison County Commission…

BOCAR'S BIG DAY: Grupo Bocar celebrated the opening of its first U.S-based manufacturing plant in Huntsville. With an investment of $176 million for land and construction, the site is already fully operational and will play an important role in…

MEET THE MAYORS: Mayor Tommy Battle, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato were featured guests at a panel discussion in Montgomery by Leadership Alabama. The mayors talked about the state's…

Spotlight of the Week LONDON BOUND: The 160-member Huntsville High School (HHS) Marching Panther Band received a formal invitation to participate in the annual New Year's Day Parade in London. Steve Summers, Chair of the London Mayors’…

Mayor Battle's Weekly Update - September 23, 2022 NEW BEGINNINGS: Sen. Richard Shelby and Mayor Battle joined U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke and Senior U.S. District Court Judge C. Lynwood Smith, Jr. for a ceremonial groundbreaking for…

DITTO'S BIG FISH: Kayak Bass Fishing announced the company will locate its headquarters at Ditto Landing. The move comes with a commitment to host three Kayak Bass Fishing National Championships and one annual tour event in Huntsville. Get ready for…

Spotlight Of The Week CYBER WARRIORS: This leadership team is preparing to welcome thousands of cyber specialists and engineers to Huntsville on Sept. 21 for the annual National Cyber Summit at the Von Braun Center. Now in its 13th year, experts…

Spotlight Of The Week SEPTEMBER IS FOR MUSIC LOVERS: Following a concert kickoff this week with artist Deqn Sue and Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella, Mayor Battle proclaimed September as Huntsville Music Month. It's your chance to…

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BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL: There's a spirited team of workers in the City of Huntsville's Human Resources Department. Sporting high school and college tee-shirts, the HR employees chose "casual Friday" to wear a shirt or color honoring their alma…

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THAT'S A WRAP: The Farnborough International Air Show is officially in the books! Mayor Battle joined a local delegation this week for the global event, which hosts leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation and defense industries. The event…

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ONE FOR THE ROAD: Mazda Toyota leaders joined Gov. Kay Ivey and Mayor Battle for a celebratory grand opening at the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) plant. Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda and Mazda Motor Corporation CEO Akira Marumoto led…

NEVER FORGET: Korean War Veterans Mario Ventura, Clyde Roston and Sam Bertling joined Mayor Battle and John Choung for a ribbon-cutting today to formally dedicate the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge on Old Madison Pike. A salute to our veterans…

Spotlight of the week SUMMER READING FUN: Students attending Providence Elementary's summer program asked Mayor Battle to be their featured guest reader for "Read My Shirt" Wednesday. Mayor Battle joined in the fun, reading aloud the slogans and…

60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE: The City of Huntsville extends its deepest gratitude to Boeing for 60 years of service to our community. As a low-cost, high-tech fabrication center of excellence, Boeing provides innovative and affordable capabilities that…

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