News & Updates
Attempted Murder on (2) Huntsville Police Officers
October 6, 2016
On October 5th, 2016 at 1630 hours Huntsville Police Officers attempted a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Sparkman Drive and Blue Spring Road. The driver refused to stop his vehicle and was occupied by (2) additional male subjects. The officers initiated a short vehicle pursuit and continued west on Sparkman Drive. The vehicle stopped at the intersection of Warrior Street and Mercedes Avenue. The driver exited his vehicle [more]
Read MoreAUSA Annual Meeting Offers Window into Huntsville’s Future
October 5, 2016
Huntsville’s business and elected leaders traveled to Washington, DC, Oct.3-5, to participate in the annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA). This event is the country’s largest gathering of Army officials, defense companies, and congressional staffers. It covers two of Huntsville’s primary economic development target markets – aerospace and defense – providing a rare opportunity to meet with key decision makers in industry and government all in [more]
Read MoreUPDATE: Apartment Fire at 800 Hundley Drive
October 5, 2016
The Huntsville Police Department has identified the victims from the Apartment Fire which occurred on October 4th, 2016 on Hundley Drive. Stepfather – Alovi McAfee, age: 41 Stepson – Raheem Dennis, age: 15 Stepson – Leshaun Dennis, age: 10 Huntsville Firefighter – Josh Cochran The UAB Hospital Media Relation’s office has advised that both juveniles conditions are “very critical” as of 1300 hours today. On October 4th, 2016 at 0840 hours Huntsville Police along with Huntsville [more]
Read MoreParks and Recreation Spotlight: Lakewood Community Center
October 5, 2016
Have you been to the Lakewood Community Center located at 3601 Kenwood Drive? This Center utilizes two gyms that hosts numerous freeplay basketball sessions throughout the week, including a women-only block on Wednesdays. Lakewood also has an outdoor paved walking trail, playground, pavilion and outdoor tennis courts. Starting October 17 – November 10, Lakewood will be having youth tennis classes for ages 5-12 years, on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4 – 5 [more]
Read MoreAre you ready for winter basketball?
October 5, 2016
It’s already time to start thinking about signing your child up for the Parks & Recreation youth winter basketball league! Families that live within the Huntsville city limits and have boys or girls ages 5 to 17 years old are eligible to play. Unsure about whether or not you live within Huntsville City limits or which league the kids will play in? Use the My Huntsville Services tool to find out. If this [more]
Read MoreMayor’s Walking Challenge: Pumpkin Patch Walk with Arts Huntsville
October 5, 2016
Get ready for another fun and unique walk to get some miles in for the Mayor’s Walking Challenge, which ends on December 1, 2016. Healthy Huntsville and Arts Huntsville are teaming up to take you on a mile walk around the Downtown/Big Spring Park East area to look at some of the sculptures on the SPACES sculpture trail, as well as Arts Huntsville’s Pumpkin Patch. Huntsville’s Pumpkin Patch is organized by Arts [more]
Read MoreWe’re full – again. The uphill battle to save lives at the Animal Shelter
October 5, 2016
“Why are you still here?” exclaims Dr. Karen Hill Sheppard, director of Huntsville Animal Services as she looks into the cages in the shelter lobby, spying an orange tabby kitten, all head and meow, a regal tortoise-shell and a gray kitten stretching his arm through the bars. Good question. How these adorable faces didn’t go home with somebody during a weekend pet adoption availability is a mystery. But, good news: As the years [more]
Read MoreApartment Fire at 800 Hundley Drive
October 4, 2016
On October 4th, 2016 at 0840 hours Huntsville Police along with Huntsville Fire responded to 800 Hundley Drive on an apartment fire. During the fire investigation it was determined that Ebony Nicole Hill, age 29, intentionally set fire to her apartment and ran outside. The fire spread to an adjoining apartment which was occupied by (2) juveniles, age 10 and 15, and (1) adult, age 41. Both juvenile victims were [more]
Read MoreSTAC Agents Make a Significant Marijuana Seizure
October 3, 2016
On September 30th, 2016, Agents with the Madison-Morgan County HIDTA Drug Task Force (STAC) conducted a search warrant at the 2400 block of Wynterhall Drive Huntsville, AL. This warrant was the culmination of an investigation of the trafficking of marijuana, into the Huntsville area. As a result, STAC agents recovered nearly 6 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated street value of nearly $50,000. STAC agents also recovered $6,000 in U.S. [more]
Read MoreDistrict 1 City Council Run Off Election on 10/4
October 3, 2016
The City of Huntsville’s District 1 City Council runoff election is coming up tomorrow, Tuesday, October 4. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. View the sample ballot. Verify your voter registration, voting district, and locate a polling place by visiting madisoncountyvotes.com. Absentee ballots submitted by mail must be postmarked by today, October 3 and received by noon tomorrow, the day of the election. Hand-delivered absentee ballots (by the voter) must be [more]
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