News & Updates
Expect traffic delays: Alabama A&M University homecoming
September 30, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting Alabama A&M University Police with traffic control for the University’s homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, Oct. 1. Drivers should expect delays or avoid North Memorial Parkway, Winchester Road and Meridian Street near the University’s campus. The University is holding a parade on campus at 8 a.m. and the homecoming football game is scheduled for 2 p.m. We would like to remind drivers parking on [more]
Read More2022 UAH Homecoming 5K run
September 30, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting the University of Alabama in Huntsville Police Department with traffic control for the 2022 UAH Homecoming 5K run on Sunday, Oct. 2. The race will begin at 8 a.m. on John Wright Drive and will end on Holmes Ave at Spragins Street. The eastbound lanes of Holmes Avenue will be restricted to emergency vehicles only as the race passes through the route. Drivers are asked to [more]
Read More2022 National Night Out
September 29, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Community Watch Association would like to invite the public to National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4. This safe, fun and family-friendly event will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park located at 2180 Airport Road. The free event will include law enforcement agencies across Madison County, Huntsville Parks and Recreation and various other community agencies. [more]
Read MoreDowntown Huntsville road closure
September 29, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with road closures in downtown Huntsville near the Von Braun Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Monroe Street between Clinton and Williams Avenues will be closed to north and southbound traffic from 5 – 8 p.m. to accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic for multiple events at the VBC. Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Read MoreGot 5 minutes? Complete this Huntsville Transit survey today
September 28, 2022
Want to weigh in on the future of public transportation in Huntsville? Then take five minutes or less to complete an online survey before Friday, Sept. 30. The survey is part of Huntsville Transit’s effort to engage with the community about ways to improve the system as it prepares for future growth. Feedback from the survey will be part of a comprehensive study that shapes operations for both Orbit shuttle and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council certifies municipal runoff election results
September 26, 2022
The Huntsville City Council canvassed and certified the results of the Sept. 20, 2022, municipal runoff election during a Sept. 26 special work session. The following candidates were elected for a term to begin Nov. 7: David Little – District 2 City Council Member Andrea Alvarez – District 3 Board of Education Member During the session, City Clerk-Treasurer Ken Benion opened and counted nine provisional ballots: two for Little, three for District 2 candidate [more]
Read MoreParty on the Green: Celebrating food, fun and good health
September 26, 2022
Take a break from the weekday routine and join Party on the Green. This will be the ultimate Thursday evening out, featuring a diverse mix of food, fun and fitness. The no-cost, family-friendly event, hosted by Healthy Huntsville and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, will take place Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at S.R. Butler Green Park, Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. W., Huntsville. DJ Lashay B [more]
Read MoreMajor Crimes Unit Arrest
September 26, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has charged 59-year-old Shirley Ann Logan with murder following a domestic-related shooting on Sunday, Sept. 25. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Sparkman Drive shortly before 5:40 p.m. and found 45-year-old Anthony Wilson deceased. Investigators learned Logan and Wilson had an ongoing relationship and believe the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation. Logan was booked in the Madison County Jail. There is no further information to release [more]
Read More2022 Crush Wine and Food Festival
September 23, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control and road closures for the 2022 Crush Wine and Food Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The northbound lanes of Church Street will be closed at 11 a.m. and the southbound lanes will remain open for traffic. Northbound lanes will reopen at 10:00 p.m. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes and be aware of extra pedestrian traffic in the area. [more]
Read MoreConstruction contract for new Huntsville Transit transfer station approved
September 23, 2022
The City of Huntsville is committed to improving and growing its public transportation system with the construction of a new transit transfer station. The Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with Consolidated Construction Company to build the 3,800-square-foot facility at 521 Pratt Ave. The site of the new station is adjacent to the current facility on Church Street. Per the contract, work will [more]
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