News & Updates
City of Huntsville announces launch of free redistricting software
September 30, 2021
Huntsville residents who would like to be involved in the ongoing redistricting process can now create their own plan using free software, provided by the City of Huntsville. The software, available here, gives constituents a voice in how City Council districts will be redrawn. “While we have always welcomed input and the ability to meet with the Redistricting Team to create a plan, we wanted an online option so residents could [more]
Read MoreA new chapter begins: South Huntsville Public Library opens to community
September 28, 2021
A new chapter begins today for South Huntsville as the much-anticipated South Huntsville Public Library opens to the community. The 30,750-square-foot facility replaces the old Bailey Cove Library Branch in Weatherly Plaza. Located in the City of Huntsville’s Sandra Moon Community Complex, the library was designed to meet the needs of a dynamic, growing community with plenty of space for books, gatherings and technology. The library is a collaborative effort between the [more]
Read MoreMultiple arsons under investigation
September 25, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) are investigating seven separate fires that happened on Saturday, September 25. Investigators believe all the fires were set intentionally at the following addresses: 4851 Whitesburg Drive 1795 US Highway 72 East 2125 Winchester Road Northeast 125 Winchester Road Northeast 6070 Moores Mill Road 6140 University Drive 2718 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast HPD took a suspect into custody before 8 p.m. on Saturday for the fires. The suspect [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation offering student day camps during HCS breaks
September 22, 2021
Great news for Huntsville City Schools (HCS) parents and students. Starting next month, Huntsville Parks & Recreation will offer Day Camps at nine City of Huntsville recreation centers during four weeklong breaks on the 2021-2022 HCS calendar. The camps will offer affordable, inclusive and fun programming for K-6 students from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the following dates: Fall Break: Oct. 4-8, 2021 Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22-24, 2021 Winter Break: [more]
Read MoreTraffic Delays: Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride Saturday, Sept. 18
September 17, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) Traffic Services Unit will help participants in the annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride make their way safely through Huntsville City limits on Saturday, September 18. The event organizer expects up to 10,000 motorcycles to participate in the ride. Drivers are reminded to expect delays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. on major roadways and the interstate. Starting at 9 a.m., HPD officers will shut [more]
Read MoreGrab your dancing shoes! Dancing for Diversity kicks off Friday
September 16, 2021
Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host Dancing for Diversity from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at S.R. Butler Green at Campus No. 805, 2610 Clinton Avenue SW. The goal of this event is to expose people to new types of dance and instructors and promote dance as a form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. “Part of the Healthy Huntsville initiative is to provide free fitness opportunities to Huntsville citizens, [more]
Read MoreCome lasso a new ‘pawdner’ at Huntsville Animal Services
September 13, 2021
Riding down the hot and dusty trail of life is no fun alone, which is why Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is inviting the public to come lasso a new “pawdner” at a reduced rate. The shelter continues to receive 10-15 dogs and cats daily, which means the same amount need to be rescued, adopted or fostered each day to prevent overcrowding and save lives. To encourage adoption of available critters, HAS [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrests
September 13, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 32-year-old Francis Richard and 40-year-old Clarence Mann with capital murder following a shooting death on Sunday, September 12. Officers responded to a shooting call in a parking lot in the 200 block of Oakwood Avenue around 3:15 p.m. and located 54-year-old Lewonda Mosley dead in a vehicle. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators charged both suspects with capital murder for the shooting death of Mosley. Both [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle proposes $245 million budget for fiscal year 2022
September 9, 2021
Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City of Huntsville’s proposed FY 2022 –General Fund Budget tonight to City Council. Updated budgets for the City’s capital improvement plans will be presented at a Council work session next week. The $245 million operating budget includes increased spending for public safety, road resurfacing, mental health care, parks and recreation, and a 3% cost-of-living raise for City employees. Mayor Battle says the balanced budget also reflects the [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
September 9, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 19-year-old Deandre Robinson with murder following a stabbing incident on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Officers responded to the 4500 block of the Bonnell Drive shortly before 2 p.m. and found 45-year-old William Robinson with life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe a domestic dispute led to William Robinson being stabbed and killed by his [more]
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