News & Updates
Huntsville Police Halloween Party
October 29, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) along with the Huntsville Community Watch Association will have its annual Halloween Party at the Jaycees building and John Hunt Park on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is an indoor/outdoor event for children of all ages. This free fun-filled event will include a haunted house, candy and family-friendly entertainment. Food trucks and other vendors will have items for sale. More information about [more]
Read MoreLegacy Park in northwest Huntsville inches closer to reality
October 28, 2021
The new Legacy Park at the site of the former J.O. Johnson High School moved one step closer to reality during Thursday night’s Huntsville City Council meeting. City Council approved a design services contract with Bostick Landscape Architects for the project, which will provide a unique recreational space the community can enjoy for years to come. The park, adjacent to the new Johnson Legacy Center (JLC) in northwest Huntsville, will include [more]
Read MoreSave the Date: City of Huntsville, Team Pain to reveal John Hunt Park skatepark design
October 25, 2021
The public will soon have an opportunity to view the design of Huntsville’s new state-of-the-art skatepark set to open in late 2022. The first public viewing of the new skatepark design will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Fractal Brewing Project on Leeman Ferry Road, Huntsville. Citizens who cannot attend may also view the event online at global.gotomeeting.com/join/275314341. Team Pain Skate Parks, the firm overseeing the project, will build [more]
Read MoreSpecial Victims Unit Arrest
October 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged a Morgan County man with electronic solicitation of a child, transmitting obscene material to a child and traveling to meet a child for a sex act. Gregory Leo Roman, 63, was arrested by HPD Special Victims Unit (SVU) Investigators in Huntsville on Thursday, Oct. 21, for the listed charges. SVU Investigators believe the man traveled to Huntsville to meet children under the age of 14. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services announces ‘spooktacular’ adoption event
October 22, 2021
With Halloween is fast approaching, those with a loving home who get a kick out of dressing up their furry friends should take advantage of a “spooktacular” offer from Huntsville Animal Services (HAS). The shelter is now offering adult canines and felines at a reduced rate of $10, though some exclusions apply. Puppies and kittens can be adopted for as little as $50. HAS Director Dr. Karen Sheppard said kennels are at [more]
Read MoreRegistration to open for Huntsville Parks & Recreation winter youth basketball program
October 22, 2021
In-person and online registration opens Saturday, Oct. 23, for Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s youth winter basketball program, available to children ages 6-18 years old. There are eight leagues throughout Huntsville, including the American, Continental, Eastern, International, Lakewood, Liberty, Metro and Northern leagues. Find your league zone by using the league locator tool at HuntsvilleAL.gov/athletics. “We are excited to open up registration for our popular youth basketball program,” said Bernita Reese, director of [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
October 19, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged a 15-year-old with Murder after a shooting at 800 Monroe Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10. The juvenile suspect’s identity will not be released. 18-year-old Tyree Humphrey died at the hospital following the shooting. HPD Major Crimes Unit Investigators believe the suspect and victim were acquaintances and the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Fall Fest events with Huntsville Parks & Recreation
October 19, 2021
Looking for a fun, free and safe activity for kids the week before Halloween? Huntsville Parks & Recreation is inviting the public to attend its Fall Fest events Oct. 26, 28 and 29 from 6-8 p.m., at numerous recreation centers throughout the City. “Our goal is to increase quality programming and events for Huntsville residents throughout the year,” said Parks & Recreation Director Bernita Reese. “We’re excited to continue the fall [more]
Read MoreStatement on the death of former City Council Member Dr. Richard Showers, Sr.
October 16, 2021
The City of Huntsville is mourning the loss of former longtime City Council Member Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement on the death of the City’s District 1 advocate. “Dr. Richard Showers, Sr., a former City Council member and educator at Huntsville City Schools, had an incredible impact on our City,” he said. “As a representative of District 1, Dr. Showers was a tireless community champion who [more]
Read MoreFind your BOO: ‘Spooktacular’ adoption campaign seeks forever homes for shelter dogs
October 15, 2021
October is Huntsville History Month, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is partnering with the City’s Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) on the third annual “Find your BOO” campaign to help four shelter dogs find forever homes. This week, adoptable dogs Paco, Reno, Isabel and Casey got to spend a sunny afternoon outside the shelter for a Halloween-themed photo shoot in Huntsville’s Twickenham, Old Town and Five Points historic districts. “Our historic districts [more]
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