Ready for Space Command: Huntsville State of the City Address

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — More than 1,200 people filled the Von Braun Center Friday afternoon to hear Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle’s State of the City address.

Mayor Battle said the city experienced lower crime rates, a population increase and more job opportunities readily available for people over the last year.

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The city’s population grew by 34,000 people over the last year, averaging 18 people a day. Despite the population growth, Battle said the city saw a drastic reduction in crime during 2025.

But the population steadily growing means infrastructure improvement is needed…

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