News & Updates
Huntsville City Council Announces District 4 School Board Candidates
May 28, 2021
– The Huntsville City Council will interview five candidates for the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board during public meetings Friday, June 4, and Monday, June 7, in the seventh-floor conference room of Huntsville City Hall. The City’s selection committee received six applications for outgoing School Board Member Walker McGinnis’ term, which will expire in November 2022. One of the candidates did not meet residency requirements. The selection process requires [more]
Read MoreFinance Presents Mid-Year Budget Review
May 27, 2021
City of Huntsville Finance Director Penny Smith provided a mid-year budget review to Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council at their regularly scheduled May 28 meeting. “You’ve heard me say a budget is just a plan, and you need to adjust your budget as your needs change,” said Smith. The Finance Director reviewed revenue collections and stimulus funding to date and shifts in City expenditures. Highlights include: $1 million increase for [more]
Read MoreProgress continues on redesign of Joe Davis Stadium
May 27, 2021
The City of Huntsville and its partners at Chapman Sisson Architects continue progress on renovation designs for Joe Davis Stadium. Known to locals as “The Joe,” the planned transformation of the stadium will give the property new life and make much of it unrecognizable to those who drive by each day. “This is a renovation of the entire stadium,” said Ricky Wilkinson, director of General Services. “A state-of-the-art scoreboard, audio-visual system, infrastructure [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day
May 26, 2021
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 1. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 31-June 4. Monday’s collection will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday’s will be Wednesday and so on. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except the splash [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services reduces fee for ‘genetically adoptable’ pets
May 20, 2021
It’s become increasingly popular for pet owners to submit DNA tests to determine an animal’s breed, but Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) has taken away some of the guesswork by certifying its pets as 100% genetically adoptable. Starting Friday, May 21, adopters can take home a furry companion for as little as $10. There are more than 50 dogs, puppies, cats and kittens at the shelter in need of a temporary or [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Update on William Darby’s Due Process and Legal Fees
May 20, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s Legal and Human Resources departments provided the following update on May 20, 2021. Public Employee Due Process Trey Riley, City Attorney On May 7, 2021, William Darby received a Guilty Verdict on the charge of Murder in the Circuit Court of Madison County, Alabama. Within hours of that decision, Police Chief Mark McMurray notified the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC), which supervises training and certification of [more]
Read MoreHistoric marker recognizes Huntsville’s role in women’s suffrage movement
May 19, 2021
Mayor Tommy Battle joined the Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF) and other state and local preservation officials Wednesday to dedicate a historic marker celebrating Huntsville’s involvement in the women’s suffrage movement. Donna Castellano, executive director of the Historic Huntsville Foundation, unveils a marker noting Huntsville’s role in the women’s suffrage movement. She is joined by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Rebekah McKinney, Janet Watson, and Marsha Weinstein. McKinney and Watson are the owners [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to drop masking, distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals
May 14, 2021
HUNTSVILLE – Beginning Monday, May 17, the City of Huntsville will not require fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks or practice social distancing measures in City buildings or offices. The decision mirrors newly issued guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which says it’s safe for fully vaccinated individuals to not wear face coverings indoors in most cases. The White House and Congress announced it would also drop [more]
Read MoreDeath Investigation
May 14, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is conducting a death investigation for an incident that occurred on Wednesday, May 12. Officers responded to a call shortly before 7 p.m. about an altercation at home on the 2800 block of Brett Road. When officers arrived, they discovered Alex West, 31, suffering from a gunshot wound(s). West was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe a domestic-related shooting stemmed from an altercation. The case will [more]
Read MoreTraffic Safety Checkpoints
May 14, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department D.U.I. Task Force will conduct Traffic Safety checkpoints through the weekend. If you are stopped at a Traffic Safety Checkpoint be prepared to present your driver license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to officers. The Task Force utilizes data provided by NASO (North Alabama Safety Office) to determine traffic accident hotspots across the City. There are 57 designated hotspots throughout Huntsville, and officers will conduct [more]
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