News & Updates
Annual Trail Of Tears Ride
September 14, 2018
The Huntsville Police Department want to warn motorists about the closing of West bound I565 entrance ramps tomorrow, Saturday September 15th, through the City of Huntsville and Madison County from approximately between 9am-10am for the Trail of Tears Motorcyclists. As the convoy of motorcycles passes each entrance ramp, the ramp will be opened back up. Below is the path the ride will be taking. The ride will come into Huntsville from [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle Introduces FY 2019 Budget to City Council
September 13, 2018
Mayor Tommy Battle presented the City’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2019 to City Council at the Sept. 13, regularly scheduled meeting. The Mayor proposed a balanced $254.4 million budget, which includes $209.7 million in general fund operations and $144.5 million in capital projects. The general fund, or operating budget, represents a modest $12.2 million increase over 2018 and provides level funding for most municipal departments and outside agencies. About 72 percent [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to Host Job Fair for People with Disabilities on Oct. 25
September 13, 2018
The City of Huntsville will host the second annual Governor’s Job Fair for People with Disabilities on Thursday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Von Braun Center during National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is a national campaign held in October that raises awareness about employment issues for disabled people and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The job fair is being hosted [more]
Read MoreSTAC ARRESTS
September 13, 2018
On September 11, 2018, Agents with the Madison-Morgan County STAC Team, DEA, ATF, ALEA, Huntsville Police, Huntsville SWAT, Huntsville K-9, and Decatur OCU, executed 8 search warrants in the Huntsville area. These warrants were obtained and executed after a lengthy investigation into Thomas Michael Watson and his involvement in a Heroin Trafficking Organization. Numerous arrests were made in connection with this investigation and more are expected. The following is a list [more]
Read MoreGreenhill Drive Investigation
September 11, 2018
The victim from the death investigation at 2504 Greenhill Dr on September 10th at approximately 1:55pm is identified as twenty-five year old George Denzel Minor. The Major Crimes Unit did respond and has determined this is a homicide investigation. As more details of the case can be released we will make them available.
Read MoreMake some SPACE for a new Dog in your life
September 10, 2018
Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating Dogs in Space – the History of Canine Cosmonauts by offering $10 adoption specials for Shelter dogs during the month of September. The $10 adoption package includes a rabies vaccination, city license, microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. Special exceptions may apply to specific pets. In addition to our September SPACE adoption special, Huntsville Animal Service Foundation (HASF) will the featured charitable organization at the German [more]
Read More911 Day of Remembrance
September 10, 2018
Huntsville Fire & Rescue along with HPD and HEMSI will be taking part in a Day of Remembrance on September 11th 2018 at Huntsville Fire Station #1 located at 2110 Clinton Avenue. The ceremony will start promptly at 7:40 am. At 7:46am all Emergency Vehicles shall turn on lights, sirens and air horns for 30 seconds, followed by a flag lowering to half-staff and end with the pledge of the allegiance. All [more]
Read MoreSeptember 11th Ceremony Invitation
September 10, 2018
The Huntsville Police Department and Huntsville Fire and Rescue will be hosting a ceremony in remembrance of the fallen from the attacks of September 11, 2001. The event will be held at the Huntsville Police Departments West Precinct/ Fire station 1 at 2110 Clinton Avenue West Huntsville, Alabama 35805. The Huntsville Police Command and Staff as well as Madison County Sheriff Blake Dorning will be present. This ceremonial event will [more]
Read MoreAugust 2018 – Monthly Development Review
September 5, 2018
An expansion of the VBC was among the top non-residential permits issued last month. Residential permits and CO’s decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In August, 97 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 19 units were permitted. This is an 11% decrease over August 2017, when 109 housing units (104 single- and 5 [more]
Read MoreLast Chance! Complete the Huntsville Music City Survey by Sept. 10
September 5, 2018
There are just a few days left to participate in Huntsville’s Music Ecosystem survey. Your feedback is important in helping the City to develop its first Music Audit and Strategy to assess Huntsville’s music ecology, evaluate the economic and social impact of the local music scene, and to determine strengths and weaknesses. “We’ve had great participation so far, but we really want and need to hear from the musicians – composers [more]
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