News & Updates
“Collegiate Beach Clash” brings LSU, South Carolina, UAB and Georgia State to Huntsville’s Sand Volleyball Complex Nov. 2
October 31, 2019
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department and Rally Volleyball will host the “Collegiate Beach Clash” this Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sand Volleyball Complex in John Hunt Park. LSU, South Carolina, UAB and Georgia State will play in the day-long tournament, marking the tournament’s fifth year, and its first time in Huntsville. “We are happy to host some of the best collegiate beach volleyball talent [more]
Read MoreCALEA Site Based Assessment – Public Information Session
October 25, 2019
As part of the upcoming site-based CALEA assessment, members of the community and agency employees are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The session will be conducted at the Huntsville City Council Chambers located at 308 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. The public and agency employees are also invited to offer comments to the Assessment Team by calling [more]
Read MoreFind your BOO: Huntsville Animal Services getting festive to help long-time shelter dogs find forever homes
October 24, 2019
UPDATE (October 31, 2019): Long-time shelter dogs Hulu and Sylvia are still looking for forever homes this Halloween. Thanks to your help, Gus and Truvy from Huntsville Animal Services’ “Find you BOO” campaign have finally found loving families. Due to continued construction at the Huntsville Animal Shelter, Animal Services remains overcapacity with 68 animals available for adoption, including 50 dogs. Call Huntsville Animal Services at (256) 883-3782 or visit the shelter [more]
Read MoreEnd of Year Survey for District 1 Residents Open Through November 4
October 21, 2019
This survey was created by District One Council Member Devyn Keith to better understand satisfaction for the 2019 year of City government from District One residents. Not sure which areas of Huntsville are included in City Council District One? View this map. This survey will be available until Monday, November 4 at 5 p.m. CST. Take the survey.
Read MoreWeekend Fires on Cavalry Street
October 21, 2019
Huntsville Firefighters responded to three fires on Cavalry Street this weekend. The properties involved were 1412 Cavalry Street and 1418 Cavalry Street. All three fires have been ruled incendiary. Anyone having information concerning these fire please contact Huntsville Fire Marshal’s Office @ (256) 427-5150.
Read MoreCecil Ashburn Drive re-opens ahead of schedule at 10 a.m., Friday, October 18
October 18, 2019
Two-way traffic on Cecil Ashburn Drive will reopen to the public beginning at 10 a.m. today, October 18, marking the completion of Phase I of the $17.9 million road improvement project. The overall project includes four-lanes of divided highway and is slated to be complete within six to eight months in time for a Spring 2020 opening. Hanceville, Alabama-based Contractors Carcel & G Construction LLC completed the first phase of the [more]
Read MoreAnimal Shelter under construction – free adoptions until hard hats disappear
October 13, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services will be under construction at the Shelter location for the next four to six months to make kennel improvements. During this time, there will be limited kennels for our homeless dogs. As a result, the Shelter is offering free adoptions for medium and large size dogs. Some restrictions may apply with some canines. Please help save a Shelter dog’s life by visiting and adopting! The Shelter continues to receive an average of 10 to 12 dogs [more]
Read MoreSeptember 2019 – Monthly Development Review
October 10, 2019
More office construction topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. Residential CO’s increased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In September, 105 housing units were permitted, 99 single- and 6 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 109.01 (Hampton Cove), where 20 units were permitted, all single-family. This is a 13.9% decrease over September 2018, when 122 housing units (104 single- and 18 multi-family) were permitted. [more]
Read MoreB.O.L.O. – Patrick Lee Terry
October 8, 2019
Huntsville Police are looking for Patrick Lee Terry (DOB: 06/20/1972, Age 47). He was last seen driving a 2007 Black Ford Explorer (AL TAG#) 8800BB. There is a nationwide Murder warrant in NCIC for his arrest relating to the homicide that occurred on Seminole Drive in Huntsville on Oct 6th, 2019 around 1230 am. The victim was twenty-eight year old Anthony Fairley. The victim and Terry were known acquaintances. There [more]
Read MoreCALEA Site Based Assessment – Public Information Session
October 8, 2019
As part of the upcoming site-based CALEA assessment, members of the community and agency employees are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The session will be conducted at the Huntsville City Council Chambers located at 308 Fountain Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. See attached for more detail on this assessment. HPD Public Notice 2019
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