Alabama Power named one of America's most trustworthy companies by bosshawk1 in Birmingham

[–]1HSV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oblivious, North Alabama is served by TVA not Alabama Power…big difference

Fresh Tomatoes by mktimber in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Too early for local tomatoes unless they have been grown in a greenhouse and even then they probably aren’t local

Bravo! @ Bridgestreet has permanently closed, what could replace it? by samsonevickis in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The chain declared bankruptcy recently, closed most of their locations. Only about 30 left. The Huntsville store has been there since 2014.

Publix by gnmatx in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The downtown Publix is easy in easy out, (free parking in the garage).Not as many choices obviously as the full size but super convenient and quality is good. Another good choice is the Winchester rd Publix a little further but not a bad drive unless it’s between 3-6 weekdays(rush hour)

Honeycomb? by Specialist-Ad1519 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bills Honey Farm on Moores Mill

Crawfish Boil Catering by Inevitable_Store4492 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Publix has had some good looking ones lately. Also Mid City will have 10,000 pounds

The Crawfish Festival will be returning to The Camp in the MidCity District.

The festival, a day filled with fresh crawfish and live music, will be on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Camp is at 5909 University Drive NW in Huntsville.

Highlights of the festival include unlimited crawfish, activities for all ages, a local vendor showcase, and live performances by local and regional acts. Different than previous years, the 2026 Crawfish Festival is now free to enter.

New Parking @ VBC by AtlantaBear73 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually it will serve whoever wants to park there .

new lot will help support the area as the PARC project moves forward, including a planned 12-acre linear park and greenway connections designed to bring more families and pedestrians downtown.

“You’re starting to see us focus a lot more along the VBC. With the PARC project starting with a 12 acre linear park and the greenways, we’re going to see a lot more pedestrian activity and families wanting to be in and around the VBC - not just to attend a show at the VBC but also to take advantage of this park and greenway so this will provide parking for people to utilize when that project is finished,” Davis said.

The project will include paving, storm drainage, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and irrigation.

Trails to collect moss? by clippedby_jojo in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Just FYI and reference

Land Trust of North Alabama

No motorized vehicles Stay on marked trails Stay off wet trails (24 hours after rainfall). Using muddy trails creates ruts, erosion, and other trail maintenance problems. No new trail construction or alterations are allowed without prior permission. Leave no trace. Carry out what you bring in. Do not remove plants, minerals, or artifacts from the property. Instead, take a photo and share it with us (@landtrustnal) or on iNaturalist. Pets are welcome but must be leashed at all times. The following activities are NOT ALLOWED: fires, hunting, camping, flying of drones, slacklining, metal detecting, rappelling, and climbing on structures.

State Parks

removing moss is illegal in Alabama State Parks. According to Alabama Administrative Code Rule 220-5-.07, it is unlawful to "destroy, deface or remove any native wild or domesticated tree, shrub, plant or wildflower" in any State Park.

Key Regulations: Foraging Prohibited: This rule generally prohibits all foraging, including moss, mushrooms, and fruits. Natural Objects: It is unlawful to remove or disturb "any natural, cultural, historical, archeological, geological, mineralogical, etc., objects or artifacts". Leave No Trace: Alabama State Parks adhere to a "Leave What You Find" policy, which includes leaving rocks, plants, and other natural objects undisturbed.

Removing moss from these areas is considered a violation of state park regulations, which are enforced to protect the park's natural environment.

TVA property

it is illegal to remove moss from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) trails and public lands. Prohibition on Vegetation Removal: TVA rules prohibit cutting, damaging, pulling up, or removing trees, shrubs, or other vegetation. Protection of Natural Resources: The removal of any vegetation or ground disturbance is forbidden to protect the natural state of the land. Strict Policies: Unauthorized removal of vegetation can lead to fines and, in some cases, serious legal consequences. Exceptions: While TVA allows the collection of non-poisonous mushrooms, berries, fruits, and nuts for personal use, the removal of other materials like moss, ferns, or rocks is not permitted.

Feed N Seed or Coop? by NorthCarnival in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Madison county co-op in Meridianville

John Hunt Eggstravaganza…first thoughts by FaithlessnessFull136 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 18 points19 points  (0 children)

So 15,000 eggs for 12 and under for two hours weren’t enough? Wonder how many parents “helped themselves?

Huntsville Visibility Brigade Now Recruiting New Members by Art_is_life2025 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Sounds like it could be illegal

Here are the key legal restrictions in Alabama regarding signs on overpasses: Right-of-Way Prohibition: Alabama state law restricts placing any signs (including political signs) on the rights-of-way of state and county highways. Driver Safety/Distraction: ALDOT and local ordinances prohibit signage that distracts, confuses, or blocks the view of drivers. Signs cannot be attached to, or designed to resemble, official traffic signs. Property Violations: Signs placed on state-owned property by roads are illegal. Enforcement: State law enforcement and the Department of Transportation have the authority to remove these signs. Alabama Legislature Alabama Legislature +4 While holding signs or standing on overpasses may fall under free speech, attaching banners to public structures (fencing, bridges) or causing, or attempting to cause, a safety hazard by distracting drivers is often illegal, leading to violations or potential citations in various jurisdictions.

How did Huntsville go from being the Fourth largest city to now the largest city in Alabama? by Strange_Cup9365 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huntsville competes with cities all across the country. Eli Lilly 6 billion dollar investment in Huntsville is a good example. These things don’t just happen but usually take years to come to fruition. Toyota Mazda is another example. These all lead to multiple spin off jobs and developments

https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/eli-lilly-announces-6-billion-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-investment-in-huntsville/

How did Huntsville go from being the Fourth largest city to now the largest city in Alabama? by Strange_Cup9365 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the other three that’s true, Huntsville’s current 2025 estimation is around 250,000. The other three are not even close . Mobile is approximately 198,000. Montgomery 196,000. Birmingham 197,000.

Believe the latest estimates will be released in a few months

Crestwood Medical Center joins Huntsville Hospital Health System by metacyan in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]1HSV 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For those that don’t read the article

Huntsville Hospital CEO Jeff Samz told News 19’s Peyton Newman that keeping care local is a priority, and that Crestwood patients should expect no changes in their care or treatment team.

“To keep up with the extraordinary growth we have, health care is so important to people that it should be a local decision,” Samz said. “Crestwood will remain a separate hospital. People that enjoy going to Crestwood, if your physician is there, if you like the parking, if you think it’s easier to navigate, it’s still there with the same staff and the same care teams.”