News & Updates
Huntsville Police Working to Protect Officers from Drug Exposure
December 7, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department is looking to make the job of narcotics agents safer through the purchase of Naloxone, better known as Narcan, thanks to a grant through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA). HIDTA is funded through the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and has regional drug task force units throughout the country. The Huntsville Police Department manages the Madison-Morgan County Strategic Counterdrug Unit (STAC) which receives [more]
Read More2017 Rocket City Marathon
December 7, 2017
The annual Rocket City Marathon will take place Saturday December 9, 2017. The marathon will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monroe Street in front of the Von Braun Center Propst Arena, and will end at approximately 1:00 p.m. inside the Propst Arena. The marathon will travel through downtown and will go as far east as Oak Park ball fields on Oakwood Avenue, and will go as far west as the [more]
Read MoreChristmas Parade Road Closures
December 5, 2017
The annual Christmas Parade will be held on Tuesday, December 5th, from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. The parade will begin at Lot K on Woodson Street and end in the area of Townsend Street, between Franklin and Adams Street. Several streets and intersections in the downtown area will be affected. Motorists should expect delays, road closures, and traffic detours beginning as early as 5:00 p.m. Affected intersections and [more]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoint
December 4, 2017
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will be conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoints beginning Thursday, December 7, 2017. The Task Force utilizes data provided by the State that determines traffic accident hotspots across the city. There are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and they will be conducting the checkpoints at one or more of those locations. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your [more]
Read MoreSCAM Alert
December 4, 2017
The use of “Movie Money” has become a popular way for criminals to target unsuspecting victims and the Huntsville Police Departments Cyber/ Financial Crimes Unit would like to share some photos of the most recognizable of this “Movie Money” in an effort to help you from becoming a victim. This “movie Money” appears to be authentic and includes different denominations, but can be easily identified by carefully reading what’s written [more]
Read MoreArrest Made In Murder of Mark Chandler Jr.
December 4, 2017
Huntsville Police Major Crimes Investigators have charged Andrae Quavion Norvel Jr., 24 of Huntsville, with Capital Murder in connection with the November 26, 2017 shooting of Mark Chandler Jr., 29 of Huntsville, Al. On Sunday November 26, 2017 at approximately 02:40 AM Huntsville Police received a call in reference to a gunshot victim at Huntsville Hospital. Upon arriving a witness advised that both they and Chandler had been shot in [more]
Read MoreMeet the winners – Mayor’s Walking Challenge
December 4, 2017
The end of November brings the end of the Mayor’s 100 Miles in 100 Days Walking Challenge. A big ‘Thank You’ is due to our walk hosts this year: Huntsville Botanical Garden, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Huntsville Hospital, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Arts Huntsville, Operation Green Team, Campus No. 805 and Downtown Huntsville Inc. Thank you, also, to Hall Albright Garrison & Barnes for their generous donation of water for each [more]
Read MoreCity Administrator John Hamilton recognized by Alabama Recreation and Park Association
December 4, 2017
The City of Huntsville’s Department of Parks & Recreation nominated City Administrator John Hamilton for the Lay Award, a state-wide recognition of those who champion Parks & Recreation initiatives and programs in Alabama communities. Mr. Hamilton won the award and was recognized by the Alabama Recreation and Park Association on November 28, 2017. Below is an excerpt from his nomination letter: Recently, Huntsville’s signature Big Spring Park East underwent $350,000 in renovations to update [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of November 27, 2017
December 1, 2017
Read time: 1 minute Are your skills ready for the future? 375 million workers around the globe might need to switch jobs or update skills by 2030 due to automation, according to McKinsey Global Institute. The biggest job loss projections are in processing and collecting data and predictable physical activities. “We Gather Here to Honor” A memorial park will be created on the Dr. W.H. Councill School site on St. Clair Avenue, providing green space [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Seeks Development Proposals for Johnson High Property
December 1, 2017
The City of Huntsville is seeking proposals to redevelop the former Johnson High School site north of Winchester Road. A Request for Proposal was issued today by the City’s Urban Development team. Their goal is to attract a developer or development team committed to creating a distinctive and sustainable mixed-use development on the Johnson site. “Some of the most beautiful property lies in northwest Huntsville, and we believe the former Johnson High [more]
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